Qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

GENDER PLUS HORMONE CLINIC
Job Description & Person Specification

Rated Outstanding by the CQC

Job Title Qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Band Equivalent to NHS Agenda for Change Band 5

Service Gender Plus Hormone Clinic

Responsible To Gender Plus Hormone Clinic Lead Nurse Specialist

Accountable To CEO Gender Plus Hormone Clinic / Gender Plus

Location Linked to one of our UK Gender Plus bases (Leeds, London, or
Birmingham) — Hybrid working

Contract Type 12 months Fixed-Term

Hours Full-time 37.5 hours a week

CQC Rating Outstanding

We particularly welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups,
including those from minoritised ethnic backgrounds and people of diverse genders and
sexualities. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve
and the people we care for.

1. About Gender Plus and the Gender
Plus Hormone Clinic
Gender Plus is a specialist service providing gender-affirming care to people across the
lifespan. We work in a holistic, collaborative, and person-centred way, holding the wellbeing
and autonomy of those we support at the heart of everything we do. Our Gender Plus
Hormone Clinic is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) — a reflection
of the dedication, expertise, and compassion of our entire team.

The Gender Plus Hormone Clinic provides specialist hormone-related clinical reviews and
psychosocial clinical appointments for people exploring or undergoing gender-affirming
hormone therapy. The Hormone Clinic operates from multiple bases across our network, and
this post can be linked to any of the UK sites.

Our ethos is grounded in:

• Affirmation of gender diversity and respect for every individual’s identity and
experience.

• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary working across clinical and non-clinical teams.

• A commitment to safety, ethical practice, and evidence-informed care.

• Inclusion, equity, and anti-oppressive practice in everything we do.

• Continuous learning, curiosity, and reflective practice as a team.

2. Why Work at the Gender Plus
Hormone Clinic?
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a nationally recognised, CQC
Outstanding-rated service at a pivotal moment in the development of holistic and
compassionate transgender healthcare in the UK.

• Outstanding clinical environment: Work in a service rated Outstanding by the
CQC, where quality, innovation, and compassionate care are embedded in
everything we do.

• Meaningful, specialist work: Every day you will contribute directly to improving the
lives of people navigating transgender healthcare — work that is clinically rich
and deeply rewarding.

• Excellent supervision and professional development: You will receive regular
clinical and management supervision, with full support to maintain and develop
your professional registration.

• Multi-disciplinary team learning: You will work alongside psychologists,
endocrinologists, nurse specialists, and other professionals, gaining broad clinical
exposure.

• Training and CPD: Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) opportunities, in-service training, and support to attend external training
relevant to transgender healthcare and mental health nursing practice.

• A genuinely inclusive workplace: We actively work to embed inclusion into our
culture, our practice, and our team.

• Flexible working arrangements: The post can be linked to any Gender Plus base,
with potential for blended working.

• A voice in service development: Nursing staff are encouraged to contribute to
quality improvement and service development activities.

3. Job Purpose
The Qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) will work as an integral member of the Gender
Plus Hormone Clinic multi-disciplinary team (MDT). The post-holder will act as a designated
clinician for hormone clinic review appointments, carrying out psychosocial and clinical
assessments, risk assessments, and care coordination for individuals attending the
Hormone Clinic. They will work under the management oversight of the Lead Nurse
Specialist and in close collaboration with the Clinical Psychologist and wider MDT.

This post is ideal for a qualified and registered mental health nurse with a commitment to
gender-affirming care, who wishes to develop specialist clinical expertise in a progressive
and compassionate transgender healthcare setting. We also welcome applications from
newly qualified mental health nurses or those who will qualify shortly.

4. Key Responsibilities and Duties

4.1 Clinical Work

• Act as a designated clinician for hormone clinic review appointments, working

alongside the Lead Psychosocial Clinical Nurse Specialist, and/or other senior
clinicians.

• Conduct structured risk assessments and develop appropriate, evidence-based
risk management plans, including assessment of mental health risk, safeguarding
concerns, and risk related to the person’s gender care.

. To complete basic baseline nursing procedures such as taking blood pressure,
taking height and weight measurements and administering intramuscular
injections.

• Communicate care plans clearly and compassionately to service users, ensuring
they feel heard, respected, and involved in their care.

• Coordinate care and liaise with other professionals involved in a service user’s
care (e.g. GPs, CAMHS, mental health teams, social care, endocrinology).

• Prepare and complete clinical letters and reports to a high professional standard.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and professionally appropriate clinical records in

accordance with NMC standards, service policies, and information governance
requirements.

• Contribute to clinical discussions and MDT meetings, sharing assessments and
clinical observations in a structured and professional manner.

• Work in accordance with Gender Plus policies for confidentiality, consent,
safeguarding, and information governance.

4.2 Risk Assessment and Safeguarding

• Identify and respond appropriately to risk, safeguarding concerns, and acute

mental health needs arising during clinical appointments.

• Escalate concerns promptly and appropriately to the Lead Psychosocial Clinical

Nurse Specialist

• Liaise with external professionals and statutory services as required to ensure

service user safety.

• Complete relevant risk documentation in line with service protocols and NMC

professional standards.

• Participate in safeguarding training and demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of

safeguarding responsibilities for both adults and young people where applicable.

4.3 Care Coordination and Pathway Support

• Support service users through their gender-affirming care pathway, providing

continuity, coordination, and clinical advocacy.

• Work closely with endocrinology colleagues, the Lead Nurse Specialist, to ensure

integrated, seamless care.

• Contribute to the development and review of care plans, ensuring these are

person-centred, evidence-based, and reflective of the service user’s goals and
circumstances.

• Provide psychoeducation and information to service users and where
appropriate, their families or support networks.

4.4 Research, Audit, and Service Development

• Assist with data collection, audit, and service evaluation activities as directed.

• Support the team in reviewing and improving clinical pathways and assessment

processes.

• Maintain current knowledge of evidence, guidance, and good practice relating to

transgender health care, mental health, and neurodiversity.

• Contribute to the development of resources and information materials for service

users.

4.5 Professional Development and Supervision

• Maintain current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and

adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct at all times.

• Engage actively in regular clinical and management supervision.

• Participate in team meetings, reflective practice sessions, and CPD activities.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing self-development and to the ethos and
values of Gender Plus.

4.6 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Champion a non-judgmental and compassionate approach in all interactions with

service users, carers, and colleagues.

• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the specific needs and

experiences of trans, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals.

• Actively contribute to an inclusive team culture that values diversity of

background, identity, and perspective.

• Engage with Gender Plus’s commitment to anti-oppressive and equitable

practice.

5. General Duties

• Maintain NMC registration and comply with revalidation requirements.

• Comply with all service policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with professional, legal, and organisational

requirements.

• Attend statutory and mandatory training as required.

• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment for service users

and colleagues.

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the post,

as directed by the line manager.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN) — Gender Plus Hormone Clinic (Band 5)

The following criteria will be used to assess applicants. Essential criteria are those that must
be met to be shortlisted. Desirable criteria will be used to differentiate between candidates
who meet all essential criteria.
How Assessed: AF = Application Form; I = Interview; R = References; T = Test/Presentation

Criteria Essential Desirable How
Assessed

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Registration with the Nursing
and Midwifery Council (NMC)
as a Registered Mental Health
Nurse (RMN)

Yes AF

Degree or Diploma in Mental
Health Nursing

Yes AF

Evidence of continuing
professional development
relevant to mental health
nursing

Yes AF

Non-medical prescribing
qualification (V300)

Yes AF

Additional postgraduate
qualification relevant to mental
health, gender studies, or
transgender healthcare

Yes AF

EXPERIENCE

Experience in mental health
nursing either as a qualified or
newly qualified RMN or a
student nurse about to qualify

Yes AF / I

Experience or understanding
of conducting clinical and risk
assessments in a mental
health context

Yes AF / I

Experience of working within or
having placements in a
multi-disciplinary team

Yes AF / I

Experience of managing a
caseload and coordinating care
either as a qualified nurse or
under supervision if about to
qualify

Yes AF / I

Experience of working with
trans, non-binary, or gender
diverse individuals in any
context

Yes AF / I

Experience in a specialist or
community mental health
setting either as a qualified
RMN or as a placement

Yes AF / I

Experience in psychosocial
assessment or care planning

Yes AF / I

Experience of completing
baseline nursing procedures
for example, blood pressure,
intramuscular injections

Yes AF/

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

Understanding of safeguarding
principles and procedures for
adults and/or young people

Yes AF / I

Knowledge of the NMC Code
of Conduct and professional
standards

Yes AF / I

Understanding of the
psychological and
psychosocial needs of trans
and gender diverse individuals

Yes AF / I

Awareness of transgender care
pathways and gender-affirming
hormone therapy

Yes AF / I

Knowledge of equalities
legislation and its application in
a clinical context

Yes AF / I

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to conduct
comprehensive clinical and risk
assessments in a sensitive and
professional manner

Yes I

Strong verbal communication
skills — able to engage
effectively with service users,
carers, and professionals

Yes I

Clear and accurate written
communication — able to
produce clinical notes, letters,
and reports to a professional
standard

Yes AF / I

Ability to work collaboratively
as part of a multi-disciplinary
team

Yes I

Competence in using
electronic patient record
systems and clinical databases

Yes AF

Ability to work with appropriate
autonomy while recognising
when to seek guidance and
supervision

Yes I

PERSONAL QUALITIES & ETHOS

Genuine commitment to the
ethos of Gender Plus:
compassionate,
person-centred, equitable, and
holistic.

Yes I / AF

Demonstrable respect for
gender diversity and a
non-judgmental approach to all
individuals

Yes I / AF

Openness to learning,
self-reflection, and ongoing
professional development

Yes I

Resilience and emotional
maturity — ability to manage
the emotional demands of
specialist clinical work with
appropriate support

Yes I

Commitment to equity,
diversity, and inclusion in both
clinical practice and workplace
relationships

Yes I / AF

Lived experience as a trans,
non-binary, or gender diverse
person (candidates may
choose to disclose but are
under no obligation)

Yes AF / I

Our Commitment to You
Gender Plus is committed to being a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and
supported. We actively encourage applications from people of minoritised ethnic
backgrounds, those with diverse genders and sexualities, and all other underrepresented
groups. We understand that diverse teams deliver better care, and we are working hard to
make our workforce reflect the diversity of those we serve.

If you have any questions about this post, or if you would like an informal conversation
before applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Nicky Warrilow, Advanced
Clinical Nurse Specialist. We look forward to hearing from you.

More information can be found at: genderplus.com

Please apply with a covering letter and CV to sdover@genderplushormoneclinic.com

Interview date: Wednesday 17th June 2026 (online)

Gender Plus Hormone Clinic | Rated Outstanding by the CQC

http://genderplus.com
mailto:sdover@genderplushormoneclinic.com

• 1. About Gender Plus and the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic
• 2. Why Work at the Gender Plus Hormone Clinic?
• 3. Job Purpose
• 4. Key Responsibilities and Duties
• 4.1 Clinical Work
• 4.2 Risk Assessment and Safeguarding
• 4.3 Care Coordination and Pathway Support
• 4.4 Research, Audit, and Service Development
• 4.5 Professional Development and Supervision
• 4.6 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• 5. General Duties