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Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Wolverhampton
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Job summary
A healthcare organization in Wolverhampton seeks a Band 5 Staff Nurse for a female acute ward. The role involves assessing, implementing, and evaluating care programs, along with mentorship duties. Candidates must hold an RMN qualification and be committed to high standards of patient care. The position offers competitive salary and various staff wellbeing initiatives.
Benefits
Mindfulness groups
Staff counselling
Car lease schemes
Qualifications
- NMC Registration.
- Up to date knowledge of Mental Health Act and NMC Code of Conduct.
- Skills in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of nursing care for patients.
- Develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Participate in mentorship of junior staff and students.
Skills
Communication skills
Patient assessment
Crisis management
Education
RMN (Degree or DipHE)
Job description
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a 16-bed female acute ward. The post holder carries responsibility and accountability for the health care management of their patient group, in collaboration with senior nurses and Team Leaders. The band 5 staff nurse will be responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating family centred programmes of care.
Main duties of the job
Maintain high standards of nursing care and promote an environment suitable for our patients, ensuring that all planned care fully reflects latest research developments. To assess, develop, implement and evaluate person centred care in collaboration with the patient, their family/carers and with colleagues or senior staff and ultimately without direct supervision. Actively participate in mentorship for junior staff and students and participate in clinical supervision. Ensure safeguarding issues are acted upon promptly and appropriately. Continuously develop the clinical role in order to be able to work independently, anticipate care needs of patients and actively manage their journey through recovery. This includes being able to work independently or as part of a team in potentially stressful, distressing or challenging circumstances. To extend and expand nursing roles within the nurses competence, and with appropriate training as guided by local and departmental policies and procedures.
About Us
The Team is committed to provide safe, sound and supportive services; you will receive regular supervision with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organisational values.
As a trust we are committed to ensuring staff members wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups and staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the car lease schemes and other benefits.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
285-2893A-MH
Job locations
Penn Hospital, Dale Ward
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See Detailed Job Description.
Communicate in an appropriate and professional manner.
Maintain clear, accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards.
Develop collaborative relationships with patients and carers to promote engagement in the therapeutic process, adapting to barriers to communication as required.
Co-ordinate and communicate complex care packages via CPA, reports and documentation, liaising with other agencies where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with the wider MDT.
Work within professional boundaries, with reference to professional guidelines and local policy.
Up to date knowledge of Mental Health Act, NMC Code of Conduct, and other relevant legislative and policy requirements and guidelines.
Engagement in clinical and management supervision.
Responsible for maintaining registration and meeting revalidation requirements.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of CPA and promote best practice within your own team.
Skilled in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and treatment.
Demonstrate consistently the ability to engage with people experiencing acute mental health problems.
Clear understanding of risk and clinical risk assessment.
Work to a high standard under pressure, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
Develop/demonstrate self-awareness, seeking space, support or relief if needed.
Develop the skills to co-ordinate and lead a team on a shift by shift basis.
Develop de-escalation skills working with distressed people.
Recognise safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
Work with other disciplines, acute services and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, reflective practice, MDT reviews.
Demonstrate skill in effective decision making appropriate to position, potentially under challenging circumstances.
Work towards agreed clinical objectives, utilizing support and resources as required.
Make decisions regarding prioritization and utilization of ward resources appropriate to position.
Review and evaluate efficacy of clinical interventions.
Co-ordinate shifts, planning and delegating effectively to ensure safety is maintained, essential tasks are undertaken and effective care is delivered.
Plan and detail care collaboratively, using SMART goals where appropriate, to meet patients needs.
Report environmental issues, low stock or other operational concerns appropriately to maintain functioning.
Refer to regular audits to ensure standards are being met, seeking clarification around any points which arent clear and addressing identified omissions promptly.
Support senior staff by completing simple audits as requested.
Order, store, record and administer medication appropriately in accordance with Trust policy and professional guidelines.
Provide patient-centred, recovery focussed, holistic care using the APIE process.
Operate within Trust policies and procedures and adhere to discipline specific clinical guidelines/ professional codes of conduct.
Use national guidelines, Trust policies and professional codes to safeguard standards of care for patients, carers and colleagues.
Be aware of current issues in Urgent Care and development of Trust policies and share these with colleagues.
Support service improvement initiatives and the management of change.
Report clinical incidents appropriately.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See Detailed Job Description.
Communicate in an appropriate and professional manner.
Maintain clear, accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards.
Develop collaborative relationships with patients and carers to promote engagement in the therapeutic process, adapting to barriers to communication as required.
Co-ordinate and communicate complex care packages via CPA, reports and documentation, liaising with other agencies where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with the wider MDT.
Work within professional boundaries, with reference to professional guidelines and local policy.
Up to date knowledge of Mental Health Act, NMC Code of Conduct, and other relevant legislative and policy requirements and guidelines.
Engagement in clinical and management supervision.
Responsible for maintaining registration and meeting revalidation requirements.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of CPA and promote best practice within your own team.
Skilled in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and treatment.
Demonstrate consistently the ability to engage with people experiencing acute mental health problems.
Clear understanding of risk and clinical risk assessment.
Work to a high standard under pressure, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
Develop/demonstrate self-awareness, seeking space, support or relief if needed.
Develop the skills to co-ordinate and lead a team on a shift by shift basis.
Develop de-escalation skills working with distressed people.
Recognise safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
Work with other disciplines, acute services and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, reflective practice, MDT reviews.
Demonstrate skill in effective decision making appropriate to position, potentially under challenging circumstances.
Work towards agreed clinical objectives, utilizing support and resources as required.
Make decisions regarding prioritization and utilization of ward resources appropriate to position.
Review and evaluate efficacy of clinical interventions.
Co-ordinate shifts, planning and delegating effectively to ensure safety is maintained, essential tasks are undertaken and effective care is delivered.
Plan and detail care collaboratively, using SMART goals where appropriate, to meet patients needs.
Report environmental issues, low stock or other operational concerns appropriately to maintain functioning.
Refer to regular audits to ensure standards are being met, seeking clarification around any points which arent clear and addressing identified omissions promptly.
Support senior staff by completing simple audits as requested.
Order, store, record and administer medication appropriately in accordance with Trust policy and professional guidelines.
Provide patient-centred, recovery focussed, holistic care using the APIE process.
Operate within Trust policies and procedures and adhere to discipline specific clinical guidelines/ professional codes of conduct.
Use national guidelines, Trust policies and professional codes to safeguard standards of care for patients, carers and colleagues.
Be aware of current issues in Urgent Care and development of Trust policies and share these with colleagues.
Support service improvement initiatives and the management of change.
Report clinical incidents appropriately.
Person Specification
Assess and Interview
Essential
Assess and Interview
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penn Hospital, Dale Ward
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penn Hospital, Dale Ward
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a 16-bed female acute ward. The post holder carries responsibility and accountability for the health care management of their patient group, in collaboration with senior nurses and Team Leaders. The band 5 staff nurse will be responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating family centred programmes of care.
Main duties of the job
Maintain high standards of nursing care and promote an environment suitable for our patients, ensuring that all planned care fully reflects latest research developments. To assess, develop, implement and evaluate person centred care in collaboration with the patient, their family/carers and with colleagues or senior staff and ultimately without direct supervision. Actively participate in mentorship for junior staff and students and participate in clinical supervision. Ensure safeguarding issues are acted upon promptly and appropriately. Continuously develop the clinical role in order to be able to work independently, anticipate care needs of patients and actively manage their journey through recovery. This includes being able to work independently or as part of a team in potentially stressful, distressing or challenging circumstances. To extend and expand nursing roles within the nurses competence, and with appropriate training as guided by local and departmental policies and procedures.
About Us
The Team is committed to provide safe, sound and supportive services; you will receive regular supervision with opportunities to develop clinical and professional practice in line with service user needs and organisational values.
As a trust we are committed to ensuring staff members wellbeing, providing access to various networks, trust wide mindfulness groups and staff counselling. In addition to this you will have access to the car lease schemes and other benefits.
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
285-2893A-MH
Job locations
Penn Hospital, Dale Ward
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See Detailed Job Description.
- Communication/Relationship Skills
Communicate in an appropriate and professional manner.
Maintain clear, accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards.
Develop collaborative relationships with patients and carers to promote engagement in the therapeutic process, adapting to barriers to communication as required.
Co-ordinate and communicate complex care packages via CPA, reports and documentation, liaising with other agencies where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with the wider MDT.
Work within professional boundaries, with reference to professional guidelines and local policy.
- Knowledge, Training and Experience
Up to date knowledge of Mental Health Act, NMC Code of Conduct, and other relevant legislative and policy requirements and guidelines.
Engagement in clinical and management supervision.
Responsible for maintaining registration and meeting revalidation requirements.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of CPA and promote best practice within your own team.
Skilled in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and treatment.
Demonstrate consistently the ability to engage with people experiencing acute mental health problems.
Clear understanding of risk and clinical risk assessment.
Work to a high standard under pressure, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
Develop/demonstrate self-awareness, seeking space, support or relief if needed.
Develop the skills to co-ordinate and lead a team on a shift by shift basis.
Develop de-escalation skills working with distressed people.
Recognise safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
- Analysis, Judgement and Problem Solving
Work with other disciplines, acute services and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, reflective practice, MDT reviews.
Demonstrate skill in effective decision making appropriate to position, potentially under challenging circumstances.
Work towards agreed clinical objectives, utilizing support and resources as required.
Make decisions regarding prioritization and utilization of ward resources appropriate to position.
Review and evaluate efficacy of clinical interventions.
- Planning and Organisational Skills
Co-ordinate shifts, planning and delegating effectively to ensure safety is maintained, essential tasks are undertaken and effective care is delivered.
Plan and detail care collaboratively, using SMART goals where appropriate, to meet patients needs.
Report environmental issues, low stock or other operational concerns appropriately to maintain functioning.
Refer to regular audits to ensure standards are being met, seeking clarification around any points which arent clear and addressing identified omissions promptly.
Support senior staff by completing simple audits as requested.
- Patient Care
Order, store, record and administer medication appropriately in accordance with Trust policy and professional guidelines.
Provide patient-centred, recovery focussed, holistic care using the APIE process.
- Policy and Service Development
Operate within Trust policies and procedures and adhere to discipline specific clinical guidelines/ professional codes of conduct.
Use national guidelines, Trust policies and professional codes to safeguard standards of care for patients, carers and colleagues.
Be aware of current issues in Urgent Care and development of Trust policies and share these with colleagues.
Support service improvement initiatives and the management of change.
Report clinical incidents appropriately.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please See Detailed Job Description.
- Communication/Relationship Skills
Communicate in an appropriate and professional manner.
Maintain clear, accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards.
Develop collaborative relationships with patients and carers to promote engagement in the therapeutic process, adapting to barriers to communication as required.
Co-ordinate and communicate complex care packages via CPA, reports and documentation, liaising with other agencies where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with the wider MDT.
Work within professional boundaries, with reference to professional guidelines and local policy.
- Knowledge, Training and Experience
Up to date knowledge of Mental Health Act, NMC Code of Conduct, and other relevant legislative and policy requirements and guidelines.
Engagement in clinical and management supervision.
Responsible for maintaining registration and meeting revalidation requirements.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of CPA and promote best practice within your own team.
Skilled in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care and treatment.
Demonstrate consistently the ability to engage with people experiencing acute mental health problems.
Clear understanding of risk and clinical risk assessment.
Work to a high standard under pressure, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
Develop/demonstrate self-awareness, seeking space, support or relief if needed.
Develop the skills to co-ordinate and lead a team on a shift by shift basis.
Develop de-escalation skills working with distressed people.
Recognise safeguarding concerns and respond appropriately.
- Analysis, Judgement and Problem Solving
Work with other disciplines, acute services and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Attend and contribute to team meetings, reflective practice, MDT reviews.
Demonstrate skill in effective decision making appropriate to position, potentially under challenging circumstances.
Work towards agreed clinical objectives, utilizing support and resources as required.
Make decisions regarding prioritization and utilization of ward resources appropriate to position.
Review and evaluate efficacy of clinical interventions.
- Planning and Organisational Skills
Co-ordinate shifts, planning and delegating effectively to ensure safety is maintained, essential tasks are undertaken and effective care is delivered.
Plan and detail care collaboratively, using SMART goals where appropriate, to meet patients needs.
Report environmental issues, low stock or other operational concerns appropriately to maintain functioning.
Refer to regular audits to ensure standards are being met, seeking clarification around any points which arent clear and addressing identified omissions promptly.
Support senior staff by completing simple audits as requested.
- Patient Care
Order, store, record and administer medication appropriately in accordance with Trust policy and professional guidelines.
Provide patient-centred, recovery focussed, holistic care using the APIE process.
- Policy and Service Development
Operate within Trust policies and procedures and adhere to discipline specific clinical guidelines/ professional codes of conduct.
Use national guidelines, Trust policies and professional codes to safeguard standards of care for patients, carers and colleagues.
Be aware of current issues in Urgent Care and development of Trust policies and share these with colleagues.
Support service improvement initiatives and the management of change.
Report clinical incidents appropriately.
Person Specification
Assess and Interview
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Mental Health Nurse
- Female acute inpatients
- Experience
Assess and Interview
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Mental Health Nurse
- Female acute inpatients
- Experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penn Hospital, Dale Ward
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Penn Hospital, Dale Ward
Penn Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 5HN
Employer's website
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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