South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

The specialist rehab and recovery service in Calderdale have an exciting opportunity for a full time Band 5 Staff Nurse. The role covers both the Community Based Rehab Team and the Community Rehabilitation Unit. The role is supported by a Band 6 nurses, Band 4 Nursing Associate, and Band 3 Health Care Support Workers. The role is also supported by Local Authority Residential Support Worker. The role forms an important part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

The core function of the service is to provide rehabilitation interventions to support people to return to a level of function that they were prior to the onset of their illness. The Service also looks for opportunities for integration into the community to engage in meaningful activities and occupation around areas of interest. The service looks at what accommodation might be appropriate to the individuals needs, if there is any deficits identified. All individuals working in the team will be committed to providing a holistic therapeutic approach, opportunities and relationships that deliver a positive experiences. This will be achieved by co production of care plans to achieve the maximum recovery status for that individual and promoting self -management of symptoms of wellness

Calderdale Rehabilitation Service incorporates Lyndhurst Hospital and a community-based rehabilitation team. Both services are run from the Lyndhurst Hospital.

Main duties of the job

Lyndhurst Hospital is a 14 bedded level 1 Community Rehabilitation Unit and the community-based rehab team offers up to 36 hours a day of rehabilitation in the community. Both services forms part of the Rehab and recovery services in the Calderdale and Kirklees BDU. The service predominately works with people suffering from psychosis who have a specific rehab and recovery needs.

The Unit is led by a multi-disciplinary management team, including occupational therapy, medical input, and psychology with band 6 nurses taking a clinical leadership role. We work closely with the community teams within Calderdale, to co-ordinate the individuals care. Referrals are scrutinized by the MDT to establish outcomes and there is a robust care review process.

The role acts as shift co-ordinator for the service supported by management team. The role is to Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. To be Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. Co-produce care plan with a service user to achieve rehabilitation outcomes and supporting the implementation of interventions following assessments and feeding back progress to support the evaluation of care.

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.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-CK2313

Job locations

Lyndhurst Hospital

Elland

Halifax

HX5 0QF


Job description

Job responsibilities

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of in-patient and community rehabilitation services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of in-patient and community based treatment activities and supporting safe and effective discharge from rehabilitation services. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.

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:

To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.

To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).

To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

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.

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.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be required to work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of in-patient and community rehabilitation services. Enabling service users to engage in a range of in-patient and community based treatment activities and supporting safe and effective discharge from rehabilitation services. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and the client group.

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:

To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.

To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).

To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.

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.

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.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Person Specification

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.

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.
  • A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
  • A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours.

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.

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.
  • Experience of working in rehabilitation services.
  • Experience of working in inpatient and community settings.

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).

Training

Essential

  • A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression.
  • Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship .
Person Specification

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.

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.
  • A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
  • A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours.

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.

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.
  • Experience of working in rehabilitation services.
  • Experience of working in inpatient and community settings.

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).

Training

Essential

  • A commitment to undertake mandatory training including the management of violence and aggression.
  • Willingness to undertake training in nursing mentorship .

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).

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Lyndhurst Hospital

Elland

Halifax

HX5 0QF


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Lyndhurst Hospital

Elland

Halifax

HX5 0QF


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Tony Owen

tony.owen@swyt.nhs.uk

01422372808

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-CK2313

Job locations

Lyndhurst Hospital

Elland

Halifax

HX5 0QF


Supporting documents

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