Staff Nurse RMN/RNLD - Adult Mental Health
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Job Summary
Are you motivated, enthusiastic and want to make a real difference?
Job Summary
Are you motivated, enthusiastic and want to make a real difference?
We provide a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health needs across 3 inpatient wards at the Elgar unit.
We are looking for dynamic, flexible, passionate NMC registered mental health nurses & learning disability nurses to join our teams on our 2 acute wards & psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) This post is suitable for both newly qualified & experienced RMNs & RNLDs looking for a new challenge in a fast paced inpatient ward.
We can offer from 23 up to 37.5 hours a week. Our working patterns are 2-4 fully rotational long days/ nights (07:00-19:30/19:00-07:30) across a four-week period including weekends and bank holidays.
A fully supportive preceptorship programme is provided for newly qualified applicants as well as a welcoming induction, and future career development opportunities.
We offer flexible and family friendly working.
All staff whatever their role, level or responsibility will be encouraged and supported to do their job well..
Making Every Day Better for patients, staff, service users and carers is the responsibility of all of us and we want to embed a culture within the organisation that encourages and supports the drive to improve what we do.
For further information please contactStephanie Pawley, Holt Ward Manager 01905760476
Main duties of the job
The ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels
An enthusiastic, motivated and innovative thinker to become part of the inpatient team
The ability to work autonomously managing your own named patients, developing a plan of care.
The ability to problem solve, delegate, lead, co-ordinate and manage time effectively
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills along with a flexible and responsive approach
Close working with all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team
Assessment and Management of risk
Liaising with other services such as, neighbouring wards, community mental health team, home treatment team, inpatient pathway team, social care, Mental Health Liaison Team and the Acute Trust
Effective assessment and care planning
Supervising of junior staff, including student nurses & student nurse associates.
About Us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-1483
Job locations
Holt Ward, Elgar Unit
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road
Worcester
WR5 1JG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected that registered nurses will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
Administer medication in a safe and timely manner as prescribed, in accordance with Trust policies and training.
Measure, monitor and record observations as required e.g. TPR and BP, Oxygen saturation, peak flow, ECG, urine tests, blood glucose monitoring, fluid intake and output NEWS.
Ensure that each patient in their care receives an individual nursing assessment and is the subject of a regularly updated care plan which, wherever practicable, is formulated in conjunction with the patient.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/Allied Health Professional (AHP) in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. The post holder will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected that registered nurses will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the job description but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the environment, which are not listed.
Administer medication in a safe and timely manner as prescribed, in accordance with Trust policies and training.
Measure, monitor and record observations as required e.g. TPR and BP, Oxygen saturation, peak flow, ECG, urine tests, blood glucose monitoring, fluid intake and output NEWS.
Ensure that each patient in their care receives an individual nursing assessment and is the subject of a regularly updated care plan which, wherever practicable, is formulated in conjunction with the patient.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* NMC Code of Conduct
* Knowledge of person centred care
* Knowledge of the ageing
* process and related mental and physical health problems
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance and a commitment to clinical supervision
* Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety
Qualifications
Essential
* RN Mental Health, RN (Adult) or RNLD
* Registered on the NMC register
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
* Attended control and restraint course within the last 12 months
* CPR course
* Teaching and assessing qualification
Essential
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
* Sound clinical skills
* Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
* Good interpersonal skills
* Able to work as an effective team member
* Able to supervise and teach junior staff
* Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Able to manage difficult situations
* Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
* Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
Desirable
* Computer experience
Experience
Essential
* Where the post holder is on or above the 2nd KSF gateway they will support the Clinical Coordinator role, as described as exceptional circumstances in the job description
* Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
* Ensuring actions contribute to quality
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Where the post holder is on or above the 2nd KSF gateway they will support the Clinical Coordinator role, as described as exceptional circumstances in the job description
* Promoting peoples equality, diversity and rights
* Ensuring actions contribute to quality
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Holt Ward, Elgar Unit
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road
Worcester
WR5 1JG
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Holt Ward, Elgar Unit
Newtown Hospital, Newtown Road
Worcester
WR5 1JG
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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