Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse
The closing date is 17 September 2025
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Job summary
The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust comprises three directorates: Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital healthcare services for our patients in settings ranging from community to acute wards across a vast geographical area. We are investing in our staff, facilities and patient care and value a strong, motivated, and compassionate workforce aligned with our core values: Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There are opportunities across different specialties and services, with a focus on career development and progression.
We are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.
Main duties of the job
The Integrated Specialist Services provides specialist NHS services to people for whom mainstream services cannot meet their demands. We are seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team with IDD. The Orion Unit is an 8-bed inpatient service for adults with an intellectual disability and complex mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours whose needs cannot be met within the community at any given time. We offer specialist assessment and treatment tailored to the individual, work flexibly within a Multi-Disciplinary Team, and support people in times of crisis and distress. We collaborate with professionals, the person, family/carers and networks that support them, and work closely with our community colleagues in health and social care. An opportunity has arisen for an IDD Staff Nurse to work within the Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team, based at the Orion Unit at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The DBS application cost 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.
About us
#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 host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer 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 support our diverse workforce and promote a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority, supported by in-house occupational health and staff counselling services and a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions with an Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Details
Date posted: 03 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 186-877-25-GH-A
Job locations
* Highbury Hospital
* Highbury Road
* Nottingham
* NG6 9DR
Employer details
Employer name: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
* Highbury Hospital
* Highbury Road
* Nottingham
* NG6 9DR
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Manager
Samantha.percival-Bown
samantha.percival-bown@nottshc.nhs.uk
01158542251
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