Staff Nurse

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is seeking an enthusiastic Staff Nurse for Yew Ward, a male acute unit. The role includes administering medication, supporting service-users’ recovery, and performing risk assessments. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism and a non-judgemental approach. This position involves flexible shift patterns, including nights and weekends. Benefits include generous annual leave, NHS pension, and health support resources. Join us to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Excellent NHS pension scheme

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Flexible working options

Up to 27 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Free flu vaccinations

Citizens Advice support with Hardship Fund

Qualifications

• Must be open-minded and professional while working with forensic patients.
• Strong background in medication administration and clinical documentation is crucial.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and aid service users' recovery.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Perform risk assessments relevant to care and safety.

Skills

Self-motivated team player

Good understanding of security

Experience in medication administration

Capability to carry out risk assessments

Ability to provide non-judgemental care

Job description

Staff Nurse – Band 5 – Yew Ward

Yew ward is a 12‑bedded male acute unit in the Specialist Low Secure Forensic Service in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. We are seeking an enthusiastic, self‑motivated individual who is professional, open‑minded and works well as part of a team. The role requires confidentiality, person‑centred support and the ability to provide care in a non‑judgemental way. Responsibilities include administering medication, aiding service‑users’ recovery, supporting them with daily tasks to improve health and wellbeing, and building therapeutic relationships. You will work closely with service users and contribute to the multidisciplinary team, documenting accurately and timely. The post holder will also perform risk assessments (pre‑leave risk assessments, FACE and HCR‑20) and work a regular rotation of night shifts, long days, alternative weekend and bank‑holiday duties.

Key Requirements

• Self‑motivated, professional, open‑minded team player
• Confidential, person‑centred, non‑judgemental care for forensic patients
• Good understanding of physical, relational and procedural security
• Experience in medication administration and clinical documentation
• Capability to carry out risk assessments (pre‑leave, FACE, HCR‑20)
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, long days, weekends and bank holidays

Benefits

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and we will support you with:

• Excellent NHS pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working options
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days)
• Extensive health and wellbeing support and resources
• Travel paid for community team work
• Lease car (500+ miles per annum), fully insured and maintained
• Salary sacrifice car (boundary terms) and bike (up to £2k)
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support with Hardship Fund up to £250 (if criteria met)

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