Nurse Preceptor

Job Overview

About the role

We are looking for newly qualified, or soon to be qualified, Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our team at Moorland. This is an exciting opportunity for nurses entering the profession who are passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care in a supportive and well‑staffed clinical environment. You will play an essential role in ensuring safe, effective and evidence‑based practice across the Service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑standard nursing care to patients in line with NMC guidelines.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Safely administer medications and treatments.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Offer emotional support and clear communication to patients and families.
• Uphold infection‑control and safeguarding standards.

About You

• Newly qualified/soon to be qualified Registered Nurse (RNMH) with an active NMC PIN.
• Experience in mental health nursing as part of your placement/qualification
• Strong assessment, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining excellent patient care.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

What we offer

• Structured, supportive preceptorship programme to ensure you have the best start to your nursing career
• Generous annual leave
• Paid breaks
• Access to training, mentorship and career development initiatives.
• Supportive leadership and a positive team culture, underpinned by our values and charter (available on request).
• Wellbeing programme offering physical and mental health support for staff free of charge.
• Discounted gym memberships
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Modern facilities and a safe, well‑resourced working environment.

About us

Moorland is dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate and high‑quality care to our service users. We are a mental health support service first and foremost, providing residential nursing support to residents with varying mental health issues along with coexisting physical conditions. We pride ourselves on fostering a respectful, inclusive and progressive workplace where staff can thrive.

How to apply

If you are a dedicated newly or soon to be qualified Mental Health Nurse seeking a rewarding role with real progression opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply or send your CV to [email protected]

Our recruitment process

CV Submission

Initial screening call to see if you’ll be a good fit

Face to face interview, with set time and administrative support to complete paperwork in line with regulatory guidelines on the day of interview

Offer of employment and pre-joiner onboarding

Start date agreed

You join the team and undertake our supportive, thorough induction process before you’re fully set up and ready to go!

Pay: £22.04 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person