Training For Mental Healthcare Nurses In The UK 

Mental healthcare nurses can continue to evolve their careers by participating in training across the UK. Register to work with Grosvenor Nursing Agency and complete your annual courses at reduced rates. 

In order to practice as a registered nurse in the UK, you must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This is essential if you work as a mental health nurse. 

Every three years, you must revalidate your registration with the NMC to demonstrate that you are still practicing safely and effectively and that your knowledge has not lapsed. 

Your education and growth do not stop once you achieve your certification as a mental health nurse. You must be dedicated to learning and constantly keep your skills and knowledge up to date in order to deliver quality patient care. 

Mandatory Training Required For Mental Healthcare Nurses In The United Kingdom  

Grosvenor Nursing Agency provides vital training for nurses across the UK. As a proud member of the A24Group, we have negotiated lower costs for training courses with respected providers. Learn about the RMN training programs, and once you've register to work with us, you can easily obtain your annual certifications.  

Nurses must fulfill the basic compliance requirement of completing life support and moving and handling training. These training courses are non-negotiable as they align with our clients' requirements. We provide various packages that include both basic life support and moving and handling training. These practical courses are essential for nurses practicing in the UK. By registering to work with us and signing up for the training, you will gain access to new shift opportunities and potentially higher pay rates per shift.

Mandatory Courses For Mental Healthcare Nurses 

The following courses are the annual requirements for working under our NHS contracts - Simply browse the suppliers, and if you are already a registered Grosvenor Agency Nurse, book your training via these portals:

Additional Online Courses For Nurses.

Take advantage of our training partnerships and enroll in online training courses at discounted prices. By expanding your knowledge through these optional training courses, you can enhance your skills and provide the highest quality of in-patient care. Remember, the more you learn, the more earning potential you have.

Below are the optional online courses which are available via the Healthier business Group.

    • Autism Awareness

    • Basic Literacy

    • Basic Numeracy

    • Blood Component Transfusion - 5 CPD Points

    • Communication - 1 CPD Point

    • Complaints Handling - 1 CPD Point

    • Conflict Resolution - 1 CPD Point

    • Consent - 1 CPD Point

    • COSHH - 2 CPD Points

    • Countering Fraud Bribery and Corruption in the NHS - 1 CPD Point

    • Dementia Awareness - 1 CPD Point

    • Duty of Care in Health and Social Care - 1 CPD Point

    • Dysphagia Care - 1 CPD Point

    • Epilepsy Awareness - 1 CPD Point

    • Equality, Diversity and Human Rights - 1 CPD Point

    • Fire Safety - 1 CPD Point

    • First Aid in the Workplace - 2 CPD Points

    • Fluids and Nutrition - 2 CPD Points

    • Food Hygiene - 1 CPD Point

    • Handling Medication & Avoiding Drug Errors - Level 2 - 2 CPD Points

    • Health, Safety and Welfare - 2 CPD Points

    • Infection Prevention & Control incl. COVID-19 Protocols Level 2 - 2 CPD Points

    • Information Governance including Cyber Security - 3 CPD Points

    • Lone Worker - 2 CPD Points

    • Management of Anaphylaxis - 1 CPD Point

    • Mental Capacity Act 2005 incl. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) - 2 CPD Points

    • National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) - 2 CPD Points

    • Numeracy and Drug Calculations

    • Preventing Radicalisation - 1 CPD Point

    • Privacy And Dignity in Health and Social Care - 1 CPD Point

    • Promoting Person Centred Care in Health and Social Care - 1 CPD Point

    • Reducing Restraints in Health and Social Care - 1 CPD Point

    • RIDDOR - 2 CPD Points

    • Safeguarding Children (SOCA) Level 1 - 2 CPD Points

    • Safeguarding Children (SOCA) Level 2 - 2 CPD Points

    • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 1 - 2 CPD Points

    • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Level 2 - 2 CPD Points

    • Tissue Viability - 2 CPD Points

    • Your Health Career - 1 CPD Point

Training Courses For Grosvenor Nursing Mental Healthcare Nurses 

Below are the basic requirements needed to register and work with us as a mental healthcare nurse in the UK:  

  • Education: Must have a nursing degree in any of these core areas: mental health, child, adult and learning disabilities.  

  • Experience: Minimum of 6 months of recent hospital or prison experience as a mental health nurse in the UK (private or NHS) or successful completion of a return to practice within the past two years  

  • NMC certification  

  • Working knowledge of mental health facility environments    

How do mental healthcare nurses access this training?  

To access these training courses, you need to be a registered member of Grosvenor Nursing. Already a registered staff member?  

For those who are already registered as agency nurses, you can utilize these portals to book your mandatory training with the service provider of your preference.

If you haven't joined our nursing agency yet, you can easily register to work with us. Our team will assist you in accessing these training resources. Registration is quick, free, and joining Grosvenor Nursing comes with numerous benefits.

To enquire regarding training, please login to Staffshift, and send a message to our team via the live chat feature.

What online courses are best for mental healthcare nurses in the UK?  

With so many options available to upskill, it can be difficult to know which path to take. So, by making use of our compliance passport on Staffshift, you can get clear guidance on training certificates which can be added to your profile to open new working opportunities, and ultimately higher pay rates.   

You will get 3 types of notifications relating to compliance and training on the Staffshift App:  

  • Basic compliance – this is to be cleared to work entry level shifts.   

  • Documents to expire soon – this is for existing compliance items which have an expiry date, affording you the opportunity to update documents before they expire, and remaining an active member of our staff  

  • And lastly, there are eligibility notices on available shifts within Staffshift, which shows which training courses can be taken to become eligible. 

Use the eligibility notices to plan your training.   

How can we help you?  

When you register with Grosvenor Nursing, you gain access to a few training courses – both online and face to face sessions for practical training – at discounted prices. Simply register to work with us and enquire via Staffshift live chat to book your training.