Staff Nurse

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for their acute assessment mental health ward based in Cambridge. The successful candidate will deliver evidence-based nursing care, work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and build therapeutic relationships with service users. The role includes ensuring compliance with mental health legislation and maintaining patient safety. Applicants must hold NMC registration and demonstrate strong communication skills. This is a permanent, full-time position with a commitment to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Must hold current UK professional registration.
• Experience in in-patient services and MDT.
• Knowledge of mental health presentations and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care for service users.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with service users.
• Prioritise nursing care and alert senior staff.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH)

Effective verbal and written communication

IT literacy (MS Office)

High level of organisational skills

Ability to assess and implement care

Education

NMC registration

Understanding of Mental Health Act

Job description

Job Summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Mulberry 1. Mulberry 1 is a 14‑beded acute assessment mental health ward for adults aged 18‑65 years. As part of our commitment to high‑quality care, it provides rapid assessment and short‑term support for individuals experiencing acute mental health needs. The ward plays a vital role in stabilising patients and planning their next steps in treatment and recovery.

Main Duties

• Provide evidence‑based nursing care for service users with mental and physical health needs.
• Interact frequently with carers and families, providing support and advice where appropriate.
• Work as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT); lead on assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care on a rotational shift basis.
• Maintain knowledge of local, national policies and legislation governing service provision.
• Support the training needs of junior registered and unregistered staff and promote equality, diversity and rights in line with best practice and legislation.

About Us

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high‑quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, and to support and empower them to lead fulfilling lives. We recruit high‑calibre candidates who share our vision and values and encourage applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, your application will be rejected.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a full range of registered nurse duties, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care with support from the nurse in charge.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with service users and implement evidence‑based therapeutic interventions within the NMC professional code of conduct.
• Understand NICE quality standards and relevant guidance.
• Prioritise nursing care, recognise deterioration and alert senior staff immediately.
• Participate in health education and explain treatment to patients and relatives.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, including those requiring enhanced monitoring.
• Promote involvement of service users, carers and relatives within the service.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act 2007.
• Escort patients in line with Trust policy.
• Provide holistic care that incorporates excellence in physical health care management.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) or Registered Nurse Learning Disability (RNLD).
• NMC registration.
• Experience of in‑patient services and working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Understanding of safeguarding and legislation (Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Equality Act, etc.).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, IT literacy (MS Office).
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Knowledge of mental health presentations and appropriate interventions.
• High level of organisational and initiative skills.
• Motivation to provide the highest standard of care in a changing service.

Additional Information

All applicants must hold a current UK professional registration. The role may require a Certificate of Sponsorship for skilled workers; further information is available on the NHS Careers website. Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required.

Location: Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge Road, Fulbourn, CB21 5EF.

Contract: Permanent, Full‑time.