Job overview
If you want to make an impact in your Nursing career then we are the Trust to do it! At NHFT we'll give you every opportunity to realise your full potential and develop the stand-out career that’s right for you.
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (NHFT) has a purpose built inpatient mental health unit for older adults in Northampton at Berrywood Hospital. We are currently recruiting for Band 5 RMN's on Brookview Ward which is a 8 bedded Organic Ward for the over 65 years old.
- CQC outstanding
- Overtime incentive
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Preceptorship package with follow on mentorship training
- Recovery principles are embedded in all our activities
- The older adult ward is AIMS accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatry
- We have fantastic opportunities for both newly qualified and experienced nurses
Main duties of the job
Our Ward is committed to delivering high quality care to our Service Users with a focus on Service User and Carers involvement at every level.
- 12 bedded Organic Assessment & Treatment Ward at Berrywood
We offer a Preceptorship Programme, mandatory and area specific training programme including Personal Safety Course and opportunities for ongoing learning within NHFT through links with Northampton University and The Open University.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse Older Adult Inpatient with Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £31,049 - £37,796 pa, pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity Leave Cover). The application deadline is 05 Dec 2025.
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