Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 186-166-26-MH
- Employer
- Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sherwood Oaks Hospital
- Town
- Mansfield
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse (RMN)
Band 5
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Job overview
The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates; Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.
We’re investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.
We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
Main duties of the job
As a staff nurse you will be responsible for being nurse in charge shifts and completing the duties of being a named nurse to you allocated patients
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the job are :
To assess, plan, implement, promote and evaluate safe, creative and
effective treatment plans in collaboration with the patient’s diverse
needs, their carers and other professionals.
Interventions will be evidence based and designed to reduce stress
and anxiety, manage risk and aid recovery.
To maintain accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written
and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare
records.
Responsible for the safe monitoring, management and administration
of medication as required by Trust policy.
To be aware of and apply the principles of Infection Prevention and
Control and to comply with policy, procedure and guidance.
To obtain and interpret physical Healthcare observations
Demonstrate and be responsible for the safe application of relevant,
up-to-date legislation including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity
Act and Deprivation of Liberty, safeguarding etc.
You must be a RMN or equivalent and registered with the NMC. You must be able to work flexible hours on a 24hr rota including weekends and bank holidays.
Applicants must have some experience of working within the mental health setting, be flexible, hardworking and compassionate with a desire to work in a fast pace environment.
You will have access to training and development, annual appraisals and clinical supervision.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities) to degree level or equivalent.
- Maintains current registration with the NMC
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
- Knowledge of the nursing 6 c’s
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care
Training
Essential criteria
- Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
- Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
- Good written/oral communication skills
- IT skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the role
Desirable criteria
- Specialist and area specific experience
Physical requirements
Essential criteria
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Contractual Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work to meet the needs of the sevice, including working unsocial hours and bank holidays.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Gardiner
- Job title
- Cedar Ward manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 9691300
- Additional information
Emma Hobson
Elm Ward Manager
0115 9691300
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Duncan Macmillan House
Porchester Road
Mapperley
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG3 6AA
- Telephone
- 0115 671 4610 - Bank Team
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