Bank Staff Nurse

Overview

Wathwood is an award-winning Forensic Mental Health Hospital providing high quality care in a secure setting. We have opportunities for a Band 5 RMN to join our multidisciplinary teams to provide assessment, risk management, care and treatment to aid recovery and support the patient journey in a medium secure setting. We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated nurse with Mental Health experience.Interviews will be held on 12 September 2025.Main duties of the jobApplicants Will Need To:Have excellent interpersonal skillsWork effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamBe committed to providing the highest standards of carePromote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modellingAs a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will be required to complete Named Nurse duties for a group of patients and implement the nursing process to provide a high standard of individualised patient care to assist patients on their recovery journey in a medium secure setting. You may take charge of shifts on a regular basis and oversee the care of all patients and the performance of team members.You must be able to work a 7-day week, 24-hour shift pattern, including regular night shifts. You must be an RMN or completing a qualification in Mental Health Nursing and be registered with the NMC. Experience of working in Mental Health is essential. Flexible working and part-time options are available. You will be required to complete mandatory training to support your professional development.Working for our organisation#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 colleagues delivering mental health, forensic and community health services across multiple counties. We are one of the largest mental health and community NHS Trusts in the East Midlands and support national and regional services. We offer employee-led networks and a strong Health and Wellbeing support structure. The Trust is committed to reducing carbon emissions and environmental performance.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesClinical Management: take charge of the ward regularly and manage allocated resources to meet standards and targets; organise workload for effective and efficient care.Clinical Practice: work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to initiate, implement and evaluate policies and clinical practice against agreed criteria.Health Promotion: assist patients in maintaining physical wellbeing and pursue Health of the Nation targets.Quality: ensure patient care meets agreed Quality Standards; promote a culture of dignity and respect.Risk: undertake risk assessments and implement them within the patient’s care programme.Please note: this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker visa. Applications without NHS experience may be placed at the bottom of the band per Agenda for Change. Visa sponsorship may not be available in these circumstances. See gov.uk for details on Skilled Worker visa criteria.Person specificationQualificationsEssential: RMN (RN(M)) or working towards mental health nursing qualificationTrainingDesirable criteriaEvidence of Post Registration Development/Accredited Training/CoursesExperienceEssential criteriaExperience of working in a mental health settingUnderstand current mental health legislationUnderstand Clinical Risk AssessmentExperience of planning and being in charge of a wardDesirable criteriaAware of National and Local Issues impacting on Nursing CareKnowledgeEssential CriteriaEmpathetic/non-judgmental attitudeAbility to work under stress and manage stressful situationsCommitment to personal developmentSkillsEssential criteriaAbility to work within a Multi-Disciplinary TeamAbility to function within a teamGood oral and written communicationAbility to develop professional working relationships with a challenging patient groupEvidence of assessment, intervention and evaluation of nursing careValues and BehavioursEssential CriteriaDemonstrate Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and TeamworkCommitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Human Rights legislationSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typePart-timeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustries: Hospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Registered Nurse” ..... full job details .....