Mental Health Nurse career guide

Live mental health nurse roles plus reconciled 2026 salary data by region.

953 live mental health nurse roles

Mental Health Nurse

London

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Nurse to join our Primary Care and Mental Health team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A…

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Mental Health Nurse salary by region (2026)

RegionSalary range (median)
East of England (indicative)
5 live adverts
£35,558 – £49,067 (midpoint £41,600)
South West (indicative)
13 live adverts
£35,558 – £66,435 (midpoint £39,959)
London (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£31,000 – £44,000 (midpoint £37,500)
North East (indicative)
5 live adverts
£35,558 – £41,714 (midpoint £35,558)
South East (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£30,000 – £41,000 (midpoint £35,500)
Scotland (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£29,000 – £39,000 (midpoint £34,000)
Midlands (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£28,000 – £38,000 (midpoint £33,000)
North West (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£28,000 – £38,000 (midpoint £33,000)
Yorkshire (indicative)
no live adverts yet: baseline range
£28,000 – £37,000 (midpoint £32,500)

Methodology: medians reconcile live advertised UK salaries for this role and region; 25th–75th percentiles are shown only where at least 5 live salaried listings back them. They are measured or omitted, never interpolated. Rows marked indicative are anchored to our curated 2026 baseline ranges until enough live data accrues. Listings advertising an implausible annual figure (a mislabelled hourly or daily rate) are excluded rather than converted, because converting one means guessing the hours behind it.

Market view. Crisis, CAMHS and forensic settings pay a premium; agency rates are strong. A valid NMC PIN, enhanced DBS, occupational health and conflict-resolution training are essential. We check each of these before placement.
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FAQs

What does an RMN earn in the UK?

Indicatively £28,000–£44,000 for Band 5–6 permanent roles, with agency premiums on top.

Which RMN settings pay most?

Forensic, CAMHS and crisis teams, plus London weighting.

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