Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job overview

Join our dynamic and compassionate team on our Female Acute Mental Health Ward, where no two days are the same and your contribution genuinely makes a difference. As a Band 5 Registered , you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to women experiencing acute mental health challenges.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contribution to assessments, care planning, risk management, and therapeutic interventions. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced inpatient environment, supported by experienced colleagues and strong leadership.

We are looking for nurses who are patient-focused, resilient, and passionate about mental health. In return you will benefit from structured development opportunities, access to clinical supervision, and the chance to positively influence the recovery journey of the women we care for.

Main duties of the job

We have an established leadership team which consists of a Ward Manager, Senior Staff Nurse, Lead Nurses and an Occupational Therapist and you will find a positive, supportive and friendly environment.

You will:

• Work as part of a team responsible for the delivery of Patient/Client Centred Care.
• Promote and support service user and carer involvement as autonomy and choices are an integral part of the philosophy of the Trust.
• Respond to the needs of people in an honest, non-judgemental and open manner which respects the rights of individuals and groups.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure that clinical services are delivered to the highest standard and in accordance with the most recent evidence based guidance.
• As a registered nurse, be personally accountable for your professional practice that will be delivered in accordance with the legal and professional responsibilities outlined by the NMC.
• Ensure that services are provided in a safe and supportive environment and at all times adopt a professional approach to your work promoting a positive image to services users/carers and the general public.

This post will start on Ward 34 and move to our newly built ward when it opens in 2025/2026.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.   To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site.  You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Post preceptorship nurse, full NMC pin required.

Are you:

• Looking for career progression
• returning to the profession after a break
• seeking to develop in your role
• looking for a challenge and committed to driving change

You must be dynamic, organised, enthusiastic and motivated with evidence of continued professional development, with excellent communication and assessment skills and be able to use your initiative and keep calm in a busy and unpredictable environment.

You will join a nurturing team providing individualised recovery focused assessment and care planning.

The post will provide an ideal opportunity to extend your skill base in acute care with opportunities to become involved in a variety of work streams including patient, service and staff development.

You will be expected to work shifts across a 7 day week, including weekends and Bank Holidays. There may be occasions where you will be required to work nights.