Job Summary
1x Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 WTE)
1x Part time - 22 hours per week (0.59 WTE)
You will be part of a compassionate &dedicated team who are committed to our patients wellbeing, respect and dignity. We love to make a difference and give our patients a positive hospital experience.
Providing nursing care within the ward environment, including acting as a named nurse for a defined group of patients
Assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care in collaboration with patients and their families/carers, ensuring it reflects individual needs and preferences
Accurately observing, communicating with, and engaging service users to assess their needs and evaluate their progress
Actively participating in quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance processes
Monitor and review Nursing Care plans & acting as an advocate for the patients.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
This role is only eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship where the salary meets or exceeds the Home Office minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a qualified Staff Nurse or newly qualified preceptee nurse who is able to deliver excellent clinical and organisational skills. The post holder will be dynamic and have a clear vision of what excellent patient care looks and feels like.
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse or Newly Qualified Nursing Preceptee (RMN), you will provide person-centred care by assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating nursing care tailored to patients' individual needs. Monitor patient progress, update care plans, respond to changes in condition, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.
Prioritise and delegate nursing responsibilities, maintain professional standards by adhering to safeguarding, medicines management, the NMC Code, and organisational policies. Committed to continuous professional development, you will participate in clinical supervision and strive to deliver high-quality, compassionate care while promoting positive outcomes for patients and their families.
Relevant nursing qualification or preceptee nurse in their first nursing role.
NMC registration
Strong team-working skills
High level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
Positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
Commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
About Us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9378-CK2539
Job locations
Female ward, ward 19, Priestley Unit
Dewsbury District Hospital, Halifax Road
Dewsbury
WF13 4HS
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
This is a generic band 5 staff nurse job description designed to reflect mental health services Trust-wide.
Individuals Will Be Expected To:
To contribute to an integrated team of staff in providing a high quality of care and treatment both on an individual basis and with a purposeful group programme within a core facility.
Have an understanding of and a commitment to the philosophy mental health or learning disability services and the local service provision.
Be responsible and accountable for the Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of treatment and care for defined service users within the pathway.
Utilise core nursing / specialist skills within the role of primary nurse.
Contribute specific professional support and advice to the team, service users and carers.
Work in partnership with other teams within and outside of the organisation.
Oversee and support junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care.
Support the Management Team in carrying out their duties.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Workload Management
- To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service
- Act as shift co-ordinator as required and to participate in the planning and co-ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice
- Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions
- To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives
- Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment / care for named service users
- To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable
- To provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan
Communication
- Maintain accurate and up to date care plans for each service user
- Maintain effective use of systems for service user and carer documentation
- Contribute to keeping statistical service records, be involved in the evaluation process, as required by the manager
- Develop good working relationships with consultants, their teams and other trust teams and services to ensure effective service delivery and best use of resources
- Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery
- Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible
- Inform all service users of their right to access their care plan, and to actively encourage them to read, write / evaluate their care plan
- In conjunction with the team contribute constructively to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice
- To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality
For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Workload Management
- To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service
- Act as shift co-ordinator as required and to participate in the planning and co-ordinating of the shift to ensure smooth and effective running of the service and role model best practice
- Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions
- To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives
- Take full involvement as a primary nurse by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating treatment / care for named service users
- To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings as applicable
- To provide care and specific interventions for other service users as allocated on a daily basis, and directly in accordance with their written care plan
Communication
- Maintain accurate and up to date care plans for each service user
- Maintain effective use of systems for service user and carer documentation
- Contribute to keeping statistical service records, be involved in the evaluation process, as required by the manager
- Develop good working relationships with consultants, their teams and other trust teams and services to ensure effective service delivery and best use of resources
- Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery
- Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible
- Inform all service users of their right to access their care plan, and to actively encourage them to read, write / evaluate their care plan
- In conjunction with the team contribute constructively to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice
- To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality
For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression
- Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship .
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to adopt the Trusts core Values and Behavioural standards.
- In addition to the core standards an ability to demonstrate the following role specific behaviours:
- Enthusiasm
- Motivated to work in chosen speciality
- Professionalism
- Resourcefulness
- Flexible attitude
- Common sense approach
- Initiative, tact and diplomacy
- Positive self-image
- Effective team member
- Ability to cope with change
- Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients
- Reliable
Experience
Essential
- Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Awareness of the Care Programme Approach.
- Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability.
- Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system.
- Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team/working with other disciplines.
- Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery based model of intervention.
- Clinical/Professional Supervision.
Desirable
- Implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
- Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff.
- Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery.
- Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR 20.
- Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant clinical setting
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post, working various shift patterns including nights.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register
Desirable
- Relevant post basic qualifications
- CBT/PSI.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with patients therapeutically on a 1:1 basis or in groups.
- Awareness of the skills in the prevention and management of violence and aggression.
- Ability to lead and motivate staff.
- Ability to coach, train, mentor and act as a role model to other team members and learners.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
Desirable
- Evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of Recovery Models i.e. Recovery Star, My Shared Pathway, etc.
- Thorough understanding of the role of primary nurse system and the concept of clinical supervision
- Knowledge of Psychosocial interventions.
- An awareness of the IMROC model
- Knowledge of NHS initiatives specific to the clinical service
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression
- Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship .
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to adopt the Trusts core Values and Behavioural standards.
- In addition to the core standards an ability to demonstrate the following role specific behaviours:
- Enthusiasm
- Motivated to work in chosen speciality
- Professionalism
- Resourcefulness
- Flexible attitude
- Common sense approach
- Initiative, tact and diplomacy
- Positive self-image
- Effective team member
- Ability to cope with change
- Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients
- Reliable
Essential
- Involvement in a systematic approach to care: Assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Awareness of the Care Programme Approach.
- Working with individuals who have mental health needs or working with people with a learning disability.
- Knowledge of key worker/primary nurse system.
- Working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team/working with other disciplines.
- Knowledge of collaborative working within a recovery based model of intervention.
- Clinical/Professional Supervision.
Desirable
- Implementation of the Care Programme Approach.
- Experience of leading and supervising junior/unqualified staff.
- Experience of working with a care pathway approach toward recovery.
- Experience of working with risk assessment models i.e. HCR 20.
- Experience using risk tools to support assessment and interventions in relevant clinical setting
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post, working various shift patterns including nights.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the register
Desirable
- Relevant post basic qualifications
- CBT/PSI.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with patients therapeutically on a 1:1 basis or in groups.
- Awareness of the skills in the prevention and management of violence and aggression.
- Ability to lead and motivate staff.
- Ability to coach, train, mentor and act as a role model to other team members and learners.
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Ability to work flexibly
- Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role
Desirable
- Evidence based practice.
- Knowledge of Recovery Models i.e. Recovery Star, My Shared Pathway, etc.
- Thorough understanding of the role of primary nurse system and the concept of clinical supervision
- Knowledge of Psychosocial interventions.
- An awareness of the IMROC model
- Knowledge of NHS initiatives specific to the clinical service
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 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.
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
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Female ward, ward 19, Priestley Unit
Dewsbury District Hospital, Halifax Road
Dewsbury
WF13 4HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Female ward, ward 19, Priestley Unit
Dewsbury District Hospital, Halifax Road
Dewsbury
WF13 4HS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)