Staff Nurse - Cherry Ward
The closing date is 29 June 2025
Job summary
Are you a Mental Health Nurse looking for a role to develop your clinical skills & knowledge?
Cherry Ward is a female-only ward for patients with acute mental health needs. We are a busy setting which is perfect for nurses who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. The ward opened in 2021 and was designed in conjunction with patients to develop an environment that is supportive for the patients who use the service.
We are seeking psychologically minded, compassionate nurses who want to develop their clinical & therapeutic skills, and who share the trust's aim to work alongside the people we support.
We are passionate about empowering & equipping our nursing team with the right skills to work therapeutically & to thrive in their career. This means that we value & prioritise clinical supervision, & a wealth of training & development opportunities are available.
We know how important a work life balance is and we are open to flexible working. We work 24/7, 365 days a year & so there is lots of capacity to ensure your working hours work for you. We support applications for compressed hours & other forms of flexible working.
We can offer you:
-Generous annual leave allowance, starting from 27 days + bank holidays, moving up to 33 days
-Free parking
-Excellent NHS pension scheme
-24/7 hour support from qualified counsellors for emotional, personal or work-related support
-Free access to the Headspace mindfulness app
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to contribute where required to the provision of a 24 hour, seven day acute inpatient service.
You will work under the supervision of the Ward Manager and Nurse Team Leaders, adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines. You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
You will develop, implement and evaluate care plans in conjunction with patients, carers and other professionals ensuring individual needs are met. You will carry out all relevant forms of care, taking charge of the ward from time to time as allocated. As part of your professional development programme, you will be expected to attend additional training and actively participate in monthly supervision.
You will work as an active member of the wider unit team, taking lead responsibility for a key project/ subject matter.
You will be required to prioritise attendance at all training, attend supervision and apply reflective practice continuously to enable learning needs to be identified and met.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SAC-8333
Job locations
Parklands Hospital
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9RH
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Parklands Hospital
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24 9RH
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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