Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health/Learning Disability Nurses to join Lustrum Vale inpatient rehabilitation ward.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is able to work with the wider MDT, voluntary sector and third sector organisations.
Wellbeing of colleagues and working collaboratively is essential as we see this as an important aspect to keeping our staff happy at work.
The team aim is to work in partnership with patients, carers and others utilising the various services and teams we network with to work towards a level of recovery as deemed by the individual.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
Main duties of the job
This rewarding post will offer opportunities for continued professional development and training in a specialised field of Mental Health/ LD nursing. You will be required to work alongside our wide multidisciplinary team to deliver a high quality of care and intervention.
Your will be named nurse for patients, following their agreed goals and delivering the care plans. Networking with their carers/family to discuss and provide them with support and explore further resources if needed.
Attending multi-disciplinary meetings to support a patient's admission on the ward and work in partnership with allied health professionals to deliver care.
Although this is an autonomous role the post holder will receive full support supervision and team training. As well as an appraisal to support professional development.
About us
We are a very focused service on ensuring the patient care delivered is paramount. We have a vast team of professionals who delivered highly coordinated care and interventions, a high drive for partnership working with families and carers and also a keen developmental focus on staff wellbeing and the increasement of skills and knowledge.
Details
Date posted
08 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-TSA-038-25-C
Job locations
Lustrum Vale
163 Durham Road
Stockton on Tees
TS19 0EA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
2. To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
3. Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
4. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Experience
Essential
5. Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
6. Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
7. Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
8. Working in a multi-disciplinary team
9. Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
10. Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
11. Understanding of relevant legislation (. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
12. Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
13. Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
14. Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
15. Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
Skills
Essential
16. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
17. Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
18. Undertake lead professional / care co-ordinator responsibilities (within agreed timescale).
19. Manage own time and prioritise effectively
20. Co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of a team.
21. Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team.
22. Provide (within agreed timescale) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.
23. Use approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale)