Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic qualified Band 5 Staff Nurse (Registered Adult ) to work within the Neuro Rehabilitation inpatient service on Ward 3 , Walkergate Park.

The service supports individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury, who present with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems. We aim to provide a welcoming environment that is suitable for people who require assessment and/ or rehabilitation.

Successful applicants must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. Applicants should have an interest in working within Neurological care in a challenging but rewarding environment.

You will work in a highly supportive team and will be encouraged to access training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

• They act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, and needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• They provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence based nursing care.
• They are actively involved in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.
• They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.
• They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes
• They contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students.
• They contribute to staff appraisals and support personal development plans.
• They safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines.
• They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity,

About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

On commencement, you will receive a robust induction to our service, service specific training to equip you in the role you have applied for, as well as mandatory training including PMVA and ILS.

You will be well supported by the Team through regular Clinical and Managerial supervision, reflective practice and team debriefs, yearly appraisals to support both your personal and professional development.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo standard NHS pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.

Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 14th July 2026
Closing date : 28th July 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• Continued professional development

Desirable

• Therapy Based Training qualification
• Qualification to Degree level
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
• Student Assessor /Mentor
• Post registration clinical experience

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs
• Clinical Supervision
• Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding
• Carer needs
• PMVA
• Risk management and Health and Safety legislation
• Mental health legislation
• NMC standards and professional accountability

Desirable

• Clinical Audit
• Patient information system(RIO)

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Good interpersonal and Communication skills
• Collaborative working
• Time Management
• Risk Assessment/ Management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise

Desirable

• Leadership
• Presentation
• Debriefing skills.
• Change Management
• Conflict resolution
• Multi-Disciplinary and interagency working
• Resource management

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.
UK Registration - Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).