Staff Nurse

NHS; Retford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

Rampton Hospital is one of three high secure hospitals in England and Wales, with three national services. With long term support and relationship building at the forefront of what we do, if you want to make a difference to our patients' lives and work in High Secure Forensics, this is the role for you.

STAFF NURSE - NEWLY QUALIFYING IN 2025 - RAMPTON HOSPITAL - £36,970 - £43,483 per annum (inclusive of high secure allowance)

We are seeking to recruit Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses who will qualify this year to join our fantastic multidisciplinary teams within the hospital, providing assessment, risk management, care, and treatment to aid recovery and step down to lesser security conditions.

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Main duties of the job

We are the only hospital in the country to provide high secure care to patients who are women, deaf, or have Learning Disabilities, alongside our Mental Health and Personality Disorder treatment pathways.

Rampton Hospital has 24 wards offering comprehensive assessment and recovery-focused, individualized care and treatment packages for patients experiencing mental health disorders, personality disorders, or learning disabilities, often with a history of offending behaviour.

We are looking for nurses to join our teams in a challenging but rewarding role, to help reduce risk and make a difference to our patients' lives.

Applicants will need to:

• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Deliver high-quality nursing care with compassion and care within a High Secure setting
• Be committed and motivated to providing innovative care
• Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision, and role modelling

We are committed to helping our staff reach their full potential by providing the necessary support, skills, and development opportunities, including a supportive health and well-being team, a staff voice group, and a robust preceptorship program.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues delivering services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire, including intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services.

Our facilities span over 200 sites, including community locations, acute, and secure environments, such as prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and host national services like the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer various employee-led networks and prioritize staff health and well-being through in-house occupational health and counseling services. We are also committed to reducing our carbon footprint with dedicated environmental initiatives.

Job details

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year, plus £7,000 High Secure Allowance

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 186-514-25-FS

Location: Rampton Hospital, Retford, DN22 0PD

Job responsibilities

Your role as a Registered Nurse would include:

• Planning, implementing, promoting, and evaluating safe, creative, and effective treatment plans tailored to patients' diverse needs, involving carers and other professionals
• Using evidence-based interventions designed to reduce stress and anxiety, manage risk, and support recovery
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and relevant clinical records, both written and electronic
• Ensuring the safe monitoring, management, and administration of medication, in line with Trust policy
• Applying principles of Infection Prevention and Control, adhering to relevant policies and guidance
• Obtaining and interpreting physical healthcare observations
• Applying up-to-date legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty, and safeguarding procedures

Please note: Applicants will need to pay for their DBS check, with costs deducted from salary (£26.40 standard or £54.40 enhanced). Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged, with an annual fee of £16.