Job summary
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

You will be joining our Adult Mental Health Ward at The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury. Laurel Ward is a 37.5 bedded mixed gender adult acute ward caring for patients of working age.

The post is a secondment position for 12 months and you will be required to work both day and night shifts on a roster basis this will include weekends and bank holidays.

Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Main duties of the job
What you will be doing

• Working on an identified adult mental health ward, with the flexibility of working across wards, dependent on skill and service need.
• Delivering high quality clinical service to service users and their families.
• Be responsible for the management and care delivery of patients referred to the Ward, by liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies where appropriate and developing a network of support to patients and their carers to ensure a high standard of therapeutic care is delivered.
• To be responsible for managerial and clinical supervision of other team members where identified.
• Delivering therapeutic interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties.
• To be responsible for the management of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager and quality lead.
• To implement agreed monitoring of effectiveness of care implementing the essence of care guidance.

Things that you will have:

• Registered professional (NMC)
• Post registration course/s at degree or diploma level
• Registered student practice supervisor and assessor
• Leadership qualification (Desirable)
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach

About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details
Date posted: 21 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-LG-26-8240943
Job locations: Laurel ward, The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Before applying for this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered mental health professional (NMC)

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience

Qualifications
Essential

• student practice assessor

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Laurel ward, The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury, SY3 8DS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Jacinta Welsby, jacinta.welsby@mpft.nhs.uk, 01743210030

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.