Job summaryWe are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) inpatient ward. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to older adults experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including dementia, depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
Key responsibilities include undertaking assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, administering medication, managing risk, and supporting patients and their families throughout their care journey. You will promote dignity, independence, and recovery while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
We are looking for an enthusiastic RMN with excellent communication skills, resilience, and a commitment to delivering compassionate care. In return, we offer a supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, clinical supervision, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and their families.
Main duties of the jobAs a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) on our Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) ward, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with a range of mental health needs, including dementia, depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
Key duties include carrying out assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, administering medication, managing risk, maintaining accurate records, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will also support patients and their families, promoting dignity, recovery, and wellbeing.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated RMN with excellent communication skills, sound clinical judgement, and a commitment to delivering safe, effective care. The ability to work collaboratively, build therapeutic relationships, and adapt to a busy ward environment is essential.
About usHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.
DetailsPay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Based on Full Time hours
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 348-SSW-12851
Job locations: Melbury Lodge, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DG, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationQualifications- Essential: Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC Registration
- Essential: Computer skills, knowledge of RiO system
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer contact detailsHiring Manager: Katrina Cassey
Email: katrina.cassey@nhs.net
Phone: 02382310084
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