Mental Health Nurse

Job summary

Forest Lodge is an 18-bedded unit near Southampton City Centre supporting 6 female residents and 12 male residents in a communal living environment. At the unit, we proactively support residents experiencing mental health and associated difficulties to improve and/or maintain their health and wellbeing, and social inclusion, promoting the principles of recovery, choice and personalisation at all times.

We are currently looking for a Band 5 RMN to complement our small but passionate team,. As part of an innovative and professional service, the successful candidates will show initiative and resilience, and will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the recovery and care needs of residents, promoting Trust standards within the team and maintaining the safety and effectiveness of the ward environment, within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures. We are looking for someone with experience of working in mental health, particularly in rehabilitation or community settings, with a passion and enthusiasm for promoting independence and recovery.

Main duties of the job

The service is still developing, providing an opportunity for you to contribute to the development and growth of the service to maximise benefits for our service users. The service operates Monday to Friday with no requirement to work any unsociable hours. We have an office base in central Southampton, however there is some flexibility to do some working from home. We work closely with other Mental Health Community Teams across Southampton in addition to local charities and other supportive organisations. A valid driving licence and car are required for this role.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Details

• Date posted: 08 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Based on full time hours
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 348-SAC-11616
• Job locations: Forest Lodge (Southampton), 20 Hulse Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2JX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.