Careers and employability
There are many reasons to consider a career in mental health nursing. It offers you the chance to make a difference to the lives of individuals, their families and their carers and play a vital role in modern health care. You’ll graduate eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a mental health nurse
Owing to the national shortage of mental health nurses, as well as the global demand for British trained nurses, there are many opportunities for graduates to work in mental healthcare settings locally and around the world.
Roles and opportunities in mental health nursing have expanded significantly in recent years in the NHS, with private providers and in the independent and voluntary sectors.
You could pursue a career specialising in areas as diverse as children and young people’s mental health, dementia care, forensic mental health services, or substance misuse.
As a master’s graduate, you’ll be well placed to pursue more advanced roles with greater responsibility. These include working as a:
- Lecturer practitioner
- Specialist practitioner
- Advanced nurse practitioner
- Consultant nurse
- Academic lecturer
- Academic researcher.
Alternatively, you may want to pursue a career in leadership and management or continue your studies at PhD level.