Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 18 February 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about mental health care and ready for a new challenge? Roseberry ward are looking to recruit an RMN who is passionate about working with the older person. Roseberry Ward is a 15 bedded, mixed sex functional ward.

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurseor a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first.You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse on Roseberry Ward, you will work alongside a team of nurses, healthcare assistants, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other members of the MDT as part of a large multi-disciplinary team approach striving towards excellent patient care. You will be expected to carry out all aspects of patient care including medication, one to one time with patients, observations including physical health observations, co-ordination of the shift and depending on experience, nurse in charge. We offer a full induction process and training to ensure you have the required confidence, knowledge and skills for this role.

Each inpatient ward is fully equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to enable patients to recover in a timely way so that they can be safely discharged back to their usual place of residence.

About us

Roseberry Ward is situated within Bowes Lyon Unit on the Lanchester Road Hospital site.

The hospital has numerous vocational and therapeutic areas in a friendly, caring and therapeutic environment.

We strive to deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-DDM-056-25-A

Job locations

Lanchester Road Hospital

Lanchester Road

Durham

DH1 5RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice.

The successful applicant will be expected to work 12 hours shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays.

Please see the attached job description and person spec for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice.

The successful applicant will be expected to work 12 hours shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays.

Please see the attached job description and person spec for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
  • To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
  • Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

  • Working with people with mental ill health.
  • Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
  • Working in an inpatient environment
  • Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
  • Working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
  • Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
  • Clinical Governance and its application in practice.

Desirable

  • Research and development methodology.
  • Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment.

Skills

Essential

  • Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Manage own time and prioritise effectively
  • Co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of the ward/community team
  • Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team
  • Undertake lead professional/care co-ordinator responsibilities (following probationary period)
  • Provide (following probationary period) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.
  • Use approved techniques in physical intervention (following training)
  • Demonstrates recovery focussed practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
  • To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
  • Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

Essential

  • Working with people with mental ill health.
  • Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
  • Working in an inpatient environment
  • Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
  • Working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
  • Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
  • Clinical Governance and its application in practice.

Desirable

  • Research and development methodology.
  • Awareness of psychological models of care and treatment.

Skills

Essential

  • Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Manage own time and prioritise effectively
  • Co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of the ward/community team
  • Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team
  • Undertake lead professional/care co-ordinator responsibilities (following probationary period)
  • Provide (following probationary period) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.
  • Use approved techniques in physical intervention (following training)
  • Demonstrates recovery focussed practice

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

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lanchester Road Hospital

Lanchester Road

Durham

DH1 5RD


Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lanchester Road Hospital

Lanchester Road

Durham

DH1 5RD


Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Rachael Stoddart

rachael.stoddart@nhs.net

01913337733

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

346-DDM-056-25-A

Job locations

Lanchester Road Hospital

Lanchester Road

Durham

DH1 5RD


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