Staff Nurse

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the Isle of Wight is seeking experienced Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses to join Osborne Ward. This role involves delivering high-quality inpatient care, planning activities, and supporting patients in a collaborative environment. Applicants are encouraged regardless of experience level, with a comprehensive preceptorship program available for new graduates. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development provided.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• Must be a registered mental health nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in delivering CBT based interventions is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and models of practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to patients requiring inpatient treatment.
• Plan and implement meaningful activities for patients.
• Act as a role model to colleagues and support staff.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Care planning

Mental Health Nursing

Education

1st level registered nurse, RN (MH), RN (LD) with current NMC Registration

Successful completion of preceptorship

Job description

Go back Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 26 October 2025

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in mental health nursing while living on a beautiful island? We are inviting experienced Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses to join Osborne Ward, our 16-bed mixed-sex Acute Adult Mental Health Ward, where collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do.

Located on the stunning Isle of Wight, this role offers more than just professional fulfilment. As a close-knit island community, the Isle of Wight provides an excellent quality of life for families and individuals alike. With its unspoiled beaches, scenic countryside, and year-round family-friendly activities, it's the perfect place to build both your career and personal life. From exploring historic sites to enjoying water sports or leisurely walks, you'll find something for everyone.

About the RoleThe post holder, in collaboration with the Team, will be responsible for the delivery of the highest professional standard of care, assessment, treatment and support of people within the Service.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive induction, training, and CPD opportunities
• Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of mental health care

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse on Osborne Ward, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients requiring inpatient treatment and support for their Mental Health.

You will:

• To demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and leadership in respect of all colleagues.
• To act as role model to the Support Workers and other staff.
• To plan, implement and provide meaningful activity for patients within in-patient services.
• To provide patients with assessments, care plans and treatment plans as appropriate, and ensure that these are put into practice and evaluated.
• To contribute to new service developments and actively take these forwards as required.
• To be flexible and work with colleagues to promote the best outcomes for patients

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Nurses and in return we offer a 12 month, integrated multidisciplinary preceptorship during your first year of registered practice. This is aligned to the AHP and NMC Preceptorship standards with opportunities to network with newly qualified and specialist staff from across the Hampshire and IOW NHS FT organisation. During this time, you will receive support in developing your new role, lead a self-directed quality improvement project and have opportunities to identify areas for your own continuing professional development as you consolidate your skills and plan your career journey.'

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone -- if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team -- detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse, RN (MH), RN (LD) with current NMC Registration
• Successful completion of preceptorship

Experience

• Good range knowledge/appreciation of a range of models of practice in social and health care including experience of delivering CBT based interventions
• Knowledge of interventions and strategies which embrace social and health care needs
• Current national legislative and professional requirements relating to social and health care and the processes implemented locally (Community Care Act, Mental health Act)

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.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearBased on full time hours