Staff Nurse

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to manage a Learning Disability Medium Secure Unit. The ideal candidate will possess RN qualifications, have experience in care planning, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. The role offers a competitive salary with a Recruitment and Retention Premium of £6,000, plus support for registration fees. This position is perfect for newly qualified nurses or those seeking a better work-life balance.

Benefits

£6,000 Recruitment and Retention Premium

Support for registration fees

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses (RNMH/RNLD/RMN) or equivalent qualifications are required.
• Management training completion is necessary.
• Experience in care planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day running of the Learning Disability Medium Secure Unit.
• Assist the Team Leader in maintaining effective team processes.
• Keep accurate and complete records following policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills - MS Word

Education

Registered Nurses (RNMH/RNLD/RMN) or equivalent

Completion of management training

Teaching/training experience

Job description

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a Learning Disability Medium Secure Unit and will assist the Team Leader in maintaining effective team working processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective team working processes and assist the Team Leader.
• Exercise initiative, make mature judgments, remain calm, friendly, and efficient when dealing with patients, relatives, colleagues, and visitors.
• Work independently, applying confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills, manage competing demands and organise work so deadlines are met for smooth ward operation.
• Keep accurate and complete records and communication consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• De‑escalate verbal aggression from disturbed service users.
• Use a flexible and responsive approach to care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses (RNMH/RNLD/RMN) or equivalent.
• Completion of management training.
• Teaching/training experience.
• Experience in care planning.
• Organisational skills and ability to work within a management structure.
• Communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal).
• IT skills – MS Word.
• Appropriate UK professional registration.

Desirable Criteria

• Provision of effective clinical supervision.
• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to chair meetings effectively.
• Recognition and reflection on barriers to effective communication, with the ability to modify communication in response.
• Demonstrate good decision making skills.

About the Trust

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services, rated \u201COutstanding\u201D by the Care Quality Commission. The Trust employs over 4,500 staff and offers a supportive, values-driven culture, career development, and a range of incentives, including a £6,000 Recruitment and Retention Premium and support for registration fees.

Benefits

For newly qualified nurses or those seeking a better work-life balance, we offer a Recruitment and Retention Premium of £6,000 per year on top of the Band 5 salary, bringing the estimated total pay to £34,000‑£40,000, plus up to £120 towards registration fees (subject to tax and national insurance deductions).