The closing date is 5th Oct 2025
Job summary
Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of older people with mental health needs? Beechwood Ward at Parklands Hospital is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team.
Beechwood Ward is a specialist assessment and treatment unit for older adults experiencing functional mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, recovery, and independence.
The ward features a peaceful garden and seating area, offering a therapeutic environment for patients and a welcoming space for families and visitors. As a Staff Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering care plans, supporting recovery, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
We offer excellent training and development opportunities, a strong team ethos, and a chance to work in a service that truly values compassion, respect, and collaboration.
If you're passionate about mental health nursing and want to work in a setting where your skills and empathy will be truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
Partake in clinical and management supervision and attend all developmental training sessions.
Take charge of a ward from time to time as allocated.
Adhere to those stipulations as defined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
Exercise leadership within the service by ensuring sound organisation, good communication and relationships within the nursing team under the guidance and supervision of the Ward Manager and Nurse Team Leader.
Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any specific clinical activity as appropriate.
Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any professional issues as necessary.
Report to, or assist/advise the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any matters of complaint.
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.
Job description
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
RMN
Sub part 1 of the NMC Register
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Commitment to Lifelong Learning and completion of the rotational developmental programme of training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Elaine Comez
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£ to £ Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
Reference number
348-MNH-9201
Job locations
Parklands Hospital
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9RH