Staff Nurse

Job summary

Willow Ward is a 10-bed mixed sex, older peoples functional ward, providing inpatient assessment and treatment for service users experiencing an acute episode of their mental illness and or disorder.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, and highly motivated staff nurse to join our dynamic, forward-thinking nursing team within Willow Ward at Kendray Hospital.

We provide high quality care, which focuses on helping individuals recover in a way that is meaningful to them. The service provides a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment which promotes the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of all service users during an episode of mental illness.

We are looking for a confident and dynamic staff nurse. One who is recovery focused, pro-active and passionate. The successful candidate will be able to actively participate in delivering high-quality, person-centred interventions for our service users who have a variety of complex needs. They will also possess excellent communication skills. The right candidate will also be able to accept responsibility, work autonomously and be an active and effective team worker.

You will work under the supervision and guidance of the wider multidisciplinary team, supporting them in the assessment, treatment and recovery of those who use our service. You will help to empower, improve wellbeing and support service users in their recovery pathway and help them prepare for a timely discharge.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an innovative, committed, and caring practitioner. The successful candidate will be required to work autonomously and as part of the MDT, demonstrating sound clinical decision making with a passion for working in an acute inpatient setting.

As a Staff Nurse on a busy inpatient unit, you will support the MDT in the provision of high-quality care for adults with a wide range of mental health problems. You will be confident, have good people skills and able to challenge tactfully and constructively and able to gain the respect and confidence of nursing, medical and MDT staff. You will have ample opportunity to build your skills and develop.

The successful candidate will be expected to work a 24hr shift system so to ensure care is provided across the day and night. You will also be supported to gain invaluable experience and grow in confidence Applicants are encouraged to contact the ward for further information.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

• Date posted: 02 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9378-B2307
• Job locations: Kendray Hospital, Doncaster Road, Barnsley, S Yorkshire, S70 3RD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

This is a generic band 5 staff nurse job description designed to reflect mental health services Trust-wide.

Individuals will be expected to:

To contribute to an integrated team of staff in providing a high quality of care and treatment both on an individual basis and with a purposeful group programme within a core facility.

Have an understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy mental health or learning disability services and the local service provision.

Be responsible and accountable for the Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of treatment and care for defined service users within the pathway.

Utilise core nursing / specialist skills within the role of primary nurse.

Contribute specific professional support and advice to the team, service users and carers.

Work in partnership with other teams within and outside of the organisation.

Oversee and support junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care.

Support the Management Team in carrying out their duties.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Workload Management

• To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service
• Act as shift co-ordinator as required and to participate in the planning and co-ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice
• Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions
• To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives
• Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment / care for named service users
• To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable
• To provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan

Communication

• Maintain accurate and up to date care plans for each service user
• Maintain effective use of systems for service user and carer documentation
• Contribute to keeping statistical service records, be involved in the evaluation process, as required by the manager
• Develop good working relationships with consultants, their teams and other trust teams and services to ensure effective service delivery and best use of resources
• Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery
• Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible
• Inform all service users of their right to access their care plan, and to actively encourage them to read, write / evaluate their care plan
• In conjunction with the team contribute constructively to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice
• To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality

Human Resources / Supervision / Management

• Know, maintain and constantly strive to improve all standards of care and procedures (written and implicit) within the team
• Ensure that high standards of care are maintained by self and peers
• To provide direction, guidance and support to junior staff
• Participate in and provide clinical supervision
• Participate in and provide managerial supervision
• Participate in and implement (under supervision) Personal Development Planning
• Participate and be actively involved in team reflective forums / sessions
• To be involved in the induction programme for all new starters

Resource Management

• To be involved in the off duty planning and day to day cover of the service
• Manage individual / teams time and resource effectively
• Show appropriate regard for budgetary constraints within the service
• Participate in the selection and recruitment of junior staff when appropriate

Decision Making and Advice

• To make comprehensive risk assessments and implement management plans

appropriately

• Identify training needs and contribute to the education and development of all staff and students

Initiating and Implementing Change

• Take responsibility for creating an environment that respects and values equality, diversity and rights
• Take responsibility for creating an environment that promotes health, safety and security

for service users, carers and staff

• Take responsibility both individually and in partnership with the team to develop clinical governance
• Ensure own and teams practice is based on best practice
• Maintain awareness of developments in clinical practice
• Demonstrates positive desire to improve / change, be flexible and confident
• Initiate and seeks clinical autonomy
• Actively promote and facilitate innovation of clinical practice
• Act in a manner which will promote a positive image of the service, the trust, with the

public, service users and other staff

PROFESSION SPECIFIC

• To contribute specific professional support and advice to the team, service users and

carers

• Maintain an up to date awareness of current thinking in mental health, health and nursing research, and apply this in practice
• Administer medication within the NMC and Trust guidelines
• To be involved in the smooth running of medication / clinic room issues including ordering medication and supplies and ensuring policies and protocols are in place and adhered to
• To educate and train the team with issues relating to medication
• Educate and train the team in monitoring service users physical observations including Blood pressure, Pulse, Respirations, BM, Weights etc
• Link with local pharmacy to develop good working relationship
• To provide supervision and support for workers as appropriate
• Act as mentor for nursing students
• Liaise with Link tutor at University and ensure the nursing team have the relevant training to mentor students

Health & Safety

You are required to inform your line manager of any safety issues that could affect you or others

in the workplace. You are responsible for your own health and safety and must co-operate with management at all times in achieving safer work processes and work places, particularly where it can impact on others.

You will be trained in the correct use of any equipment provided to improve safety and health

within the Trust. You are required to use the equipment when necessary and as instructed; it is your responsibility to ensure the equipment is safe to use, prior to its use and must report any defects immediately to your manager.

Plus for supervisory grades

You are required to provide adequate supervision to ensure compliance with safe work practices.

You will be expected to carry out risk assessments, identify hazards in your work area, and evaluate the level of risk associated with identified hazards and implement adequate controls to eliminate or reduce the level of risk.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

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