Mental Health Nurse
The closing date is 17 August 2025
Job summary
The primary purpose of a Band 5 Nurse on an Older Persons Ward is to provide direct, compassionate, and effective nursing care to elderly patients, many of whom may have multiple medical conditions, dementia, mobility issues. The nurse is integral in supporting the patient's dignity, safety, and comfort while ensuring optimal care in line with evidence based practices.
Main duties of the job
Band 5 nurses deliver high-quality, person-centred care to elderly patients across clinical and community settings. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, developing and reviewing individual care plans, administering medications, and performing essential nursing interventions such as wound care, catheter care, and feeding support. They monitor patients' physical and mental health, identifying signs of deterioration and reporting promptly. Specialised dementia care is provided using non-pharmacological approaches in calming environments. Nurses liaise effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and emotional support. They promote health through preventative strategies for pressure ulcers, falls, malnutrition, and dehydration. Accurate record-keeping ensures compliance and continuity. Safeguarding and risk management are key duties, alongside supervising junior staff and participating in ongoing professional development.
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
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SSW-8799
Job locations
Melbury Lodge
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Melbury Lodge
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DG
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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