Overview
Band 5 - Registered Mental Health Nurse - Inpatient Older Adult
Are you a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals? Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join the Older Adults and Dementia Mental Health Baswich Ward at St George's Hospital, Stafford. Baswich Ward is an assessment ward mainly covering South Staffordshire, with patients from other areas at times. We provide care for males and females with possible or diagnosed organic mental illnesses such as dementia.
Responsibilities
Main duties of the job include:
* Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.
* Acting as named nurse to a group of patients under the direction/supervision of the person identified with continuing responsibility.
* Participating in therapeutic group work programmes.
* Taking charge of the ward in the absence of the ward manager and deputy ward manager.
* Assessing care needs and contributing to the formulation of the person’s needs and the development of a relevant plan based on negotiated goals and evidence-based interventions.
* Working with the multi-disciplinary team to provide nursing interventions to help the person meet agreed goals and coordinating or participating in reviews of progress using recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the clinical pathway.
About us
Join our award-winning NHS Trust, committed to exploring new and better ways of working to improve life for local communities. We employ around 9,000 staff delivering physical and mental healthcare, learning disability support, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and prison mental health support.
We offer great career development for clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves.
Important notes
Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency; if you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Details
* Date posted: 11 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Location: Baswich Ward, St George’s Hospital, Stafford, ST16 3SR
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* Qualified & Registered Mental Health Nurse and active on NMC Register
* Conforms to NMC requirements
Experience (Essential):
* Experience of formulating assessments, planning, coordinating and supporting people within a hospital setting
* Experience of providing care and interventions within a health setting including specialist mental health settings
* Experience of working in an Older Adults inpatient ward
Desirable:
* Previous experience working with older adults in mental health services
Skills (Essential):
* Demonstrate working knowledge/understanding of evidence-based practice
* Ability to assess and evaluate complex mental health conditions
* Understand the need for multidisciplinary working and the ability to work across professional boundaries
* Ability to use initiative to contribute to a multidisciplinary team approach
Regulatory and Sponsorship Information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure submission to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Baswich Ward, St George’s Hospital, Stafford, ST16 3SR
Website: mpft.nhs.uk
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