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.
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, leading shifts, 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.
The post will also involve taking an active role in managing patient flow and this will include attendance at area meetings and providing regular updates on a weekly basis
Main duties of the job
To 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.
To be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the recovery/care needs of residents, leading shifts, and maintaining the safety and effectiveness of the unit environment, within the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
To support residents to develop, retain or regain independent living skills that have been disrupted through the experience of living with mental illness.
To actively participate in opportunities for shared learning and quality improvement, including the appraisal, supervision and teaching of qualified and unqualified staff including students.
To manage the clinical area on a shift by shift basis.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
- Date posted: 08 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro rata for part time hours
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 348-SAC-11571
- 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. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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This advert is for RMN Charge Nurse with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jun 2026.
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