Job summary
Are you looking for a rewarding and varied role?
Wathwood Hospital is a regional medium secure hospital and part of the forensic care group which includes other Low, medium and high secure services. We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of person-centred care.
We are seeking to recruit Band 6 team leaders to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital to provide effective and safe assessment, risk management, care and treatment to aid recovery and further the patient journey. Our team leaders take responsibility for the hospital out of hours providing cover on a senior nurse on site roster.
You must be able to work a 7-day week, 24-hour shift pattern, including regular night shifts. You must be an RMN registered with the NMC. Options for flexible working and part-time working are available.
Interviews for this vacancy will be held on the 2 December 2025.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated nurses to join our team, in a challenging but rewarding role, to really make a difference to the lives of our patients.
Therefore, applicants will need to:
Have excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Be committed to providing the highest standards of care
Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling
Be excellent leaders and lead by example
We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to success. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team.
As a Team Leader you will be required to take charge of shifts, lead a team of nurses and healthcare professionals on the ward and ensure patients receive a high standard of individualised patient care which assists their recovery. As a Team Leader you will ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of both staff and patients are not compromised. You will be expected to deputise for the Ward Manager to achieve required standards of practice and communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
You will be required to complete mandatory training to assist your professional development.
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 also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of 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 play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Management:
To take charge of the ward on a regular basis and have delegated trust in the absence of the Ward Manager to manage the allocated resources to maintain their effectiveness and efficiency, taking appropriate action to meet set standards and targets. Responsible for the supervision and deployment of staff and will be required to develop/teach nursing and non-nursing staff.
Clinical Practice:
To participate fully as a member of a multi-disciplinary team including assessment of care needs, the development/implementation of evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. As a prime care provider, initiate, implement and evaluate operational policies and clinical practice against agreed criteria.
Health Promotion:
Assisting patients in maintaining their physical well-being, co-existing within Health of the Nation targets.
Quality:
To take personal responsibility for providing a high quality service, for areas within their areas of practice.
Risk:
To undertake personal responsibility for ensuring risk assessments are carried out and implemented within patients care programmes.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Management:
To take charge of the ward on a regular basis and have delegated trust in the absence of the Ward Manager to manage the allocated resources to maintain their effectiveness and efficiency, taking appropriate action to meet set standards and targets. Responsible for the supervision and deployment of staff and will be required to develop/teach nursing and non-nursing staff.
Clinical Practice:
To participate fully as a member of a multi-disciplinary team including assessment of care needs, the development/implementation of evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards. As a prime care provider, initiate, implement and evaluate operational policies and clinical practice against agreed criteria.
Health Promotion:
Assisting patients in maintaining their physical well-being, co-existing within Health of the Nation targets.
Quality:
To take personal responsibility for providing a high quality service, for areas within their areas of practice.
Risk:
To undertake personal responsibility for ensuring risk assessments are carried out and implemented within patients care programmes.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Mentorship Training
- 1st level registration RMN
- Relevant experience in adult mental health at band 5 or above
Desirable
- 1st degree or diploma in related areas
Training
Essential
Desirable
- Interest in specific related field, e.g. research, clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Personal appraisal and development
- Adult mental health
- Clinical supervision and staff
Desirable
- Work experience within secure environments in the care and treatment of mentally disordered patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and relevant policies
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Good mobility with regards to shift and service requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited Mentorship Training
- 1st level registration RMN
- Relevant experience in adult mental health at band 5 or above
Desirable
- 1st degree or diploma in related areas
Training
Essential
Desirable
- Interest in specific related field, e.g. research, clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Personal appraisal and development
- Adult mental health
- Clinical supervision and staff
Desirable
- Work experience within secure environments in the care and treatment of mentally disordered patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and relevant policies
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Good mobility with regards to shift and service requirements
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.
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.
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).
