Practice nurse

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join the physical health team in forensic mental health inpatient services. The role involves delivering various health interventions, working autonomously, and providing mentorship to students. Ideal candidates possess a BSC in Adult Nursing and relevant NMC registration, with a commitment to high-quality patient care and mental health support.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Strong emphasis on professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must be registered with NMC as an adult nurse.
• Experience in the assessment and management of long-term conditions.
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient healthcare.
• Manage and oversee day-to-day operational management of clinics.
• Provide mentorship to student nurses and oversee junior staff.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

BSC degree in Adult nursing or equivalent

Registration with NMC

Supervision Qualification

Job description

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Practice nurse

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Are you a Registered Adult Nurse and would like to work in a mental health setting?

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Adult Nurse to join the Physical Health team within Forensic mental health inpatient services as a Practice Nurse.

As a Practice Nurse you will be expected to take a lead role in the provision of a range of physical health care interventions across the forensic inpatient pathway. The role will primarily focus on the effective delivery of a range of health promotion/prevention interventions and the management of long-term health conditions, physical health screening, vaccinations, wound care and other routine physical health interventions that are usually offered within primary care/GP practices.

You will work closely with members of the physical health team, multidisciplinary teams and ward-based staff to support the delivery of timely, evidence-based physical health care. You will provide learning opportunities and guidance for staff and will take the lead supporting student nurses and paramedic students who are on placement within the team.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and enthusiastic about working in a mental health setting to support the delivery of high-quality physical health care. You will be working in a friendly, supportive and challenging working environment which will provide excellent supervision and opportunities for your continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work autonomously, as part of a wider physical health team and in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, to provide evidence-based nursing care to patients across inpatient wards within the Forensic Directorate. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the physical health clinic(s) and the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of physical health care for patients across the Forensic Directorate. The post holder will play a key role in health promotion and the monitoring of long-term conditions. The post holder will support and oversee Junior staff members and take an active role in mentoring student nurses and TNAs. The post holder will also contribute to practice and policy development with support from senior staff.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:

To be able to work autonomously, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating physical health care across the forensic directorate using a patient centred approach and ensuring high quality evidenced based standards of care are achieved.

To prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.

To develop and initiate nursing assessments and care plans based on assessment and observation of the patients physical and psychological well-being / illness.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Registration with NMC
• (Adult General Nursing) BSC degree in Adult nursing or equivalent A qualified/ registered mental with registration with NMC.
• Recognised appropriate qualification in mentoring/assessing/supporting students in placement
• Supervision Qualification

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant clinical experience to the role, including assessment and management of long term conditions
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
• Ability to oversee the day to day operational management of a clinic setting
• Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations

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.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

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