Registered Mental Health Nurse (equivalent to NHS band 5)
£28,447 - £34,951 per annum based on an FTE of £33,987 - £41,757 FTE per annum (Dependent on experience & qualifications)
37.5 hours per week, based on a term only contract of 38 weeks per (combination of days and evenings) (flexible hours)
Permanent
About the Role
- Provide comprehensive mental health care for students, including assessments, interventions, risk management, first aid, drop-ins, and follow-up of non-attendance.
- Lead safeguarding practice, acting on concerns promptly, complying with safeguarding, Prevent and Mental Capacity legislation, and protecting children and vulnerable adults.
- Work collaboratively across teams and agencies, contributing to multi-agency plans, Fitness to Study/Reside reviews, departmental meetings, and residential support services.
- Maintain professional standards and governance, including accurate confidential records, consent to care, NMC Code compliance, and robust documentation.
- Promote wellbeing, equality and prevention, delivering health promotion, student workshops, staff CPD, and supporting inductions and awareness initiatives.
- Engage in leadership and professional development, contributing to steering groups, influencing policy, reviewing disclosures, and maintaining mandatory training and flexible working commitments.
About You
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Registered Mental Health Nurse)
- NMC Pin
- Experience working in a mental health setting with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection within a college or educational environment.
- Knowledge and awareness of mental health risk behaviours.
- Post registration experience required
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Term time only contract with holiday periods: 10 weeks holiday over the summer, 2 weeks at Christmas and 2 weeks at Easter.
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 21st June 2026.
Interviews will be held on w/c 29th June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
