Overview

On the Mental Health Nursing course at Bucks New University, you’ll acquire the expertise to offer the highest standard of person-centric care, guiding individuals through their most vulnerable moments and making a difference to their lives. 

What are my career prospects?

On successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to register as a registered mental health nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. With this qualification, you may find employment within the NHS or with private healthcare providers.

As a Mental Health Nurse, the scope of your career opportunities is both broad and dynamic, encompassing a range of settings where your expertise can make a significant impact. 

The following are just a few examples of where a Mental Health Nurse can thrive:

• Hospital-Based Staff Nurse: specialising in areas such as intensive care, psychiatric wards, or rehabilitation units, focusing on acute mental health conditions and recovery processes.

• Acute or Rehabilitation Centre Nurse: providing specialised care in facilities dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals with acute mental health issues or ongoing rehabilitation needs.

• General Practice Nurse: employed in a GP surgery, offering initial consultations, mental health assessments, and ongoing support within a community healthcare setting.

• Community Mental Health Nurse: functioning similarly to a district nurse, this role involves visiting patients in their homes, offering tailored care and support in familiar environments.

• Nursing Homes: focusing on the mental health needs of elderly or long-term care residents, often dealing with dementia, depression, and age-related mental health issues.

• Prison Mental Health Nurse: working within the correctional system to provide mental health care and support to inmates, a role that requires a unique set of skills given the challenging environment.

• Military Mental Health Nurse: serving in the armed forces, addressing the mental health needs of military personnel, including PTSD and other service-related mental health conditions.

• School Mental Health Nurse: operating in educational settings, focusing on the mental health and developmental needs of children and adolescents.

• Mental Health Nurse Researcher: conducting research in various aspects of mental health nursing, contributing to the development of best practices and new therapeutic approaches.

• Occupational Health Mental Health Nurse: working within corporate or industrial settings, focusing on the mental wellbeing of employees, stress management, and workplace mental health initiatives.

• Crisis Intervention Nurse: specialising in crisis response, providing immediate care and stabilization in emergency mental health situations.

• Telehealth Mental Health Nurse: utilizing digital platforms to provide remote mental health care and consultation, a rapidly growing area in the healthcare sector.

• Substance Abuse and Addiction Nurse: specialising in the treatment and support of individuals dealing with substance abuse and addiction issues.