Staff Nurse - Acute Mental Health

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Staff Nurse in Acute Mental Health. The role is open to both newly qualified and experienced nurses. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality mental health care, participating in supervision, and assessing patient care needs. Candidates must hold an RMN qualification and demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development. Competitive training and development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Clinical supervision

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Commitment to Lifelong Learning.
• Completion of the rotational developmental program of training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality mental health care through clinical expertise.
• Participate in clinical and management supervision.
• Assess referred cases and plan care for patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Sub part 1 of the NMC Register

Job description

Overview

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Staff Nurse - Acute Mental Health. This vacancy is open to both newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses looking for employment within the trust. The closing date is 28 September 2025.

Are you an experienced or Newly Qualified Mental Health Nurse looking for a role to develop your clinical skills and knowledge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

We are recruiting across our sites at Antelope House, Melbury Lodge, Parklands and Elmleigh Hospitals. Our busy wards cater for patients with acute mental health needs, and are designed in conjunction with patients to develop an environment that is supportive for the service users. We are seeking psychologically minded, compassionate nurses looking to develop their clinical & therapeutic skills and who share the trust's aim to work alongside the people we support.

We are passionate about empowering and equipping our nursing team with the right skills to work therapeutically and to thrive in their career. This means that we value and prioritise clinical supervision and a wealth of training and development opportunities are available.

This vacancy is open to both newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses looking for employment within the trust. If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch today!

Responsibilities

As a Staff Nurse, the post holder plays a vital role in delivering high-quality mental health care through clinical expertise, leadership, and professional integrity. They will participate in clinical and management supervision, attend developmental training, and occasionally take charge of the ward. Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct is essential at all times. Under the guidance of the Ward Manager and Nurse Team Leader, the Staff Nurse will foster effective communication and teamwork, report clinical and professional concerns, and assist in managing complaints.

Clinically, the Staff Nurse will assess referred cases, plan and evaluate care for allocated patients, and contribute to ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. They will ensure safe and effective nursing procedures, including medication management, and uphold patients’ rights under the Mental Health Act. Educational responsibilities include supporting research, teaching students and junior staff, supervising clinical placements, and assisting with induction training. In terms of security, the Staff Nurse will implement safety policies and ensure the secure custody of patients in line with their leave status, maintaining vigilance across the unit, grounds, and community.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

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.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working—all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RMN
• Sub part 1 of the NMC Register
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Commitment to Lifelong Learning and completion of the rotational developmental programme of training.

Disclosure and Barred 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

Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road