Job summary
37.5 hours per week - 9 month fixed term
Interview date - 14th January 2026
This opportunity
would be ideal for a newly qualified nurse looking to gain, skills and
experience in completing their nurse preceptorship on a busy inpatient setting.
This will support & develop the applicants knowledge and experience in
caring for older people combining the complexities of mental, social and
physical health.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to
have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
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.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet
the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates
to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a
skilled worker visa for this role
We are happy to accept applications from candidates
who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
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.
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
Human Resources / Supervision / Management
- Know, maintain and constantly strive to improve all standards of care and procedures (written and implicit) within the team
- Ensure that high standards of care are maintained by self and peers
- To provide direction, guidance and support to junior staff
- Participate in and provide clinical supervision
- Participate in and provide managerial supervision
- Participate in and implement (under supervision) Personal Development Planning
- Participate and be actively involved in team reflective forums / sessions
- To be involved in the induction programme for all new starters
Resource Management
- To be involved in the off duty planning and day to day cover of the service
- Manage individual / teams time and resource effectively
- Show appropriate regard for budgetary constraints within the service
- Participate in the selection and recruitment of junior staff when appropriate
Decision Making and Advice
- To make comprehensive risk assessments and implement management plans
appropriately
- Identify training needs and contribute to the education and development of all staff and students
Initiating and Implementing Change
- Take responsibility for creating an environment that respects and values equality, diversity and rights
- Take responsibility for creating an environment that promotes health, safety and security for service users, carers and staff
- Take responsibility both individually and in partnership with the team to develop clinical governance
- Ensure own and teams practice is based on best practice
- Maintain awareness of developments in clinical practice
- Demonstrates positive desire to improve / change, be flexible and confident
- Initiate and seeks clinical autonomy
- Actively promote and facilitate innovation of clinical practice
- Act in a manner which will promote a positive image of the service, the trust, with thepublic, service users and other staff.
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.
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
Human Resources / Supervision / Management
- Know, maintain and constantly strive to improve all standards of care and procedures (written and implicit) within the team
- Ensure that high standards of care are maintained by self and peers
- To provide direction, guidance and support to junior staff
- Participate in and provide clinical supervision
- Participate in and provide managerial supervision
- Participate in and implement (under supervision) Personal Development Planning
- Participate and be actively involved in team reflective forums / sessions
- To be involved in the induction programme for all new starters
Resource Management
- To be involved in the off duty planning and day to day cover of the service
- Manage individual / teams time and resource effectively
- Show appropriate regard for budgetary constraints within the service
- Participate in the selection and recruitment of junior staff when appropriate
Decision Making and Advice
- To make comprehensive risk assessments and implement management plans
appropriately
- Identify training needs and contribute to the education and development of all staff and students
Initiating and Implementing Change
- Take responsibility for creating an environment that respects and values equality, diversity and rights
- Take responsibility for creating an environment that promotes health, safety and security for service users, carers and staff
- Take responsibility both individually and in partnership with the team to develop clinical governance
- Ensure own and teams practice is based on best practice
- Maintain awareness of developments in clinical practice
- Demonstrates positive desire to improve / change, be flexible and confident
- Initiate and seeks clinical autonomy
- Actively promote and facilitate innovation of clinical practice
- Act in a manner which will promote a positive image of the service, the trust, with thepublic, service users and other staff.
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
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.
Training
Essential
- A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression.
- Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship .
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.
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).
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.
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
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.
Training
Essential
- A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression.
- Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship .
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.
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).
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.
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).
