Staff Nurse

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Bulwell is seeking a compassionate Staff Nurse to join the Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team at the Orion Unit. This role involves providing care for adults with intellectual disabilities and complex mental health challenges. The ideal candidate will have a relevant nursing qualification and a strong commitment to teamwork and patient welfare. Exceptional communication skills are critical, along with a dedication to mental health service provision. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Investments in staff development

Employee support networks

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Registered nursing qualification is essential.
• Experience in mental health services preferred.
• Active communication skills with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to patients in the Orion Unit.
• Work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Assist patients through assessments in an inpatient framework.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Mental Health Knowledge

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 December 2025

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Job summary

The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust comprises three directorates: Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.

We’re investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.

We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.

Main duties of the job

The Integrated Specialist Services provide specialist NHS services for people whom mainstream services cannot meet. We are seeking a Staff Nurse to join our Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team with IDD.

The Orion Unit is an 8‑bedded inpatient service for adults with an intellectual disability and complex mental health needs and/or challenging behaviours whose needs are unable to be met within the community at any given time. We offer specialist assessment and treatment tailored to the individual, with the team working flexibly, utilising a broad range of models and interventions within a Multi‑Disciplinary Team. The Unit supports people in times of crisis, difficulty and distress; effectively collaborating between professionals, the person, family/carers and networks that support them. We work closely with our community colleagues in health and social care.

An opportunity has arisen for an IDD Staff Nurse to work within the Inpatient Assessment & Treatment Team, based at the Orion Unit at Highbury Hospital, Bulwell, Nottingham.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced); this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance and achieve our net‑zero commitment.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

186-1387-25-GH

Job locations

• Highbury Hospital
• Highbury Road
• Nottingham
• NG6 9DR

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

• Highbury Hospital
• Highbury Road
• Nottingham
• NG6 9DR

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Samantha.percival-Bown

[e-mail]

01158542251

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