Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

Would you like to work in well supported, dynamic, enthusiastic recovery focused multi-disciplinary Medium Secure unit

Drayton Ward is openly welcoming people from a diverse clinical background who poses a vast experience in different areas of mental health. Wealth of skills and expertise in mental health will be valued and career progression will be supported within our line management and appraisal structures.

Are you a highly motivated, passionate, and skilled Mental Health Nurse?

Do you believe in keeping Service Users and Carers at the heart of everything you do?

Are you interested in developing your leadership skills whilst in a clinical role

Do you believe in co-production and embrace its principles?

Main duties of the job

Within this role you will be involved in working alongside the MDT, working within the confines of a robust co-produced care plan that meets the individual service users' needs whilst managing any risk factors for the individual or others. The recovery focused approach allows an opportunity to work collaboratively with carers, relatives, and other third-party agencies. In addition, this role will focus on proactively supporting reintegration back into the community, linking with third party services such as housing, drug and alcohol, attending all the necessary reviews and professional meetings as scheduled.

Candidates must be able to complete mandatory training for working in secure and forensic inpatient environments, this includes PMA and Immediate life support.

Please note this role requires shift work of day and night shifts covering 24/7 working week

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-GYW7696014

Job locations

Drayton Ward

Northside House

Norwich

NR7 0HT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.Ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the Care Programme Approach.Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidenced based.Under the direction of the Ward Manager/Senior Charge Nurse, participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.

Act as the named nurse for a group of patients with ultimate responsible for providing an individualised plan of care for each patient.Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff were appropriate.Effective management/co-ordination of shifts.Share information with other members of the multi disciplinary team, either verbal or written.Attending appropriate meetings.Use available resources effectively.Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.

Report any untoward incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, relatives/carers orstaff to the nurse in charge of the area.Maintain a general knowledge of current ward, service and trust arrangements, operationalpolicies, clinical objectives, procedures and overall philosophy and working in accordance withthese.Ensure good working relationships with all disciplines, contributing to the effective running of the ward by engaging in ward discussions and attending appropriate meetings.Be aware of personal limitations and role boundaries.Induct new starters to the work environment.Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-service training sessions and refresher courses as required by the trust and as identified in the KSF/PDP process.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure that nursing practice is person centred and, as far as possible, promoting the direct involvement of patients and carers in the development of the plan of care from admission to discharge.Ensure that clinical practice is consistent with the Care Programme Approach.Identify personal learning and training needs through appraisal and personal development plans linked to service needs.Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidenced based.Under the direction of the Ward Manager/Senior Charge Nurse, participate in clinical audit and clinical governance activities.

Act as the named nurse for a group of patients with ultimate responsible for providing an individualised plan of care for each patient.Delegate appropriate tasks to junior staff were appropriate.Effective management/co-ordination of shifts.Share information with other members of the multi disciplinary team, either verbal or written.Attending appropriate meetings.Use available resources effectively.Provide and receive clinical supervision as per Trust guidance.

Report any untoward incidents, accidents or complaints involving patients, relatives/carers orstaff to the nurse in charge of the area.Maintain a general knowledge of current ward, service and trust arrangements, operationalpolicies, clinical objectives, procedures and overall philosophy and working in accordance withthese.Ensure good working relationships with all disciplines, contributing to the effective running of the ward by engaging in ward discussions and attending appropriate meetings.Be aware of personal limitations and role boundaries.Induct new starters to the work environment.Attend mandatory and non-mandatory in-service training sessions and refresher courses as required by the trust and as identified in the KSF/PDP process.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs

Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

  • Good observation and reporting skills

other

Essential

  • Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of pos
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing Degree or equivalent RN(MH)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs

Skills

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

  • Good observation and reporting skills

other

Essential

  • Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of pos

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

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Drayton Ward

Northside House

Norwich

NR7 0HT


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Drayton Ward

Northside House

Norwich

NR7 0HT


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Sandra Bekoe

sandra.bekoe@nsft.nhs.uk

01603707500

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

246-GYW7696014

Job locations

Drayton Ward

Northside House

Norwich

NR7 0HT


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