Staff Nurse - Beechwood Ward

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hampshire is seeking a compassionate Staff Nurse for Beechwood Ward at Parklands Hospital. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care for older adults with mental health needs. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of professional conduct in nursing and be passionate about improving patient outcomes. This position offers excellent training, support, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Focus on compassionate care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a compassionate approach to mental health.
• Experience in clinical supervision and leadership.
• Familiarity with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical and management supervision.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Take charge of the ward as allocated, ensuring good organization.

Job description

Overview

Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking to make a real difference in the lives of older people with mental health needs? Beechwood Ward at Parklands Hospital is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. Beechwood Ward is a specialist assessment and treatment unit for older adults experiencing functional mental health conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, recovery, and independence. The ward features a peaceful garden and seating area, offering a therapeutic environment for patients and a welcoming space for families and visitors. If you are passionate about mental health nursing and want to work in a setting where your skills and empathy will be truly valued, we’d love to hear from you.

Beechwood Ward offers excellent training and development opportunities, a strong team ethos, and a chance to work in a service that truly values compassion, respect, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Partake in clinical and management supervision and attend all developmental training sessions.
• Take charge of a ward from time to time as allocated.
• Adhere to those stipulations as defined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Exercise leadership within the service by ensuring sound organisation, good communication and relationships within the nursing team under the guidance and supervision of the Ward Manager and Nurse Team Leader.
• Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any specific clinical activity as appropriate.
• Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any professional issues as necessary.
• Report to, or assist/advise the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any matters of complaint.

About Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Values and Opportunities

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.