Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Mental Health Nurse

The closing date is 22 November 2026

Job summary
Are you passionate about mental health care and ready for a new challenge? Hamsterley ward are looking to recruit RMNs who are passionate about working with the older person. Hamsterley Ward is a 15 bedded, female organic ward.

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job
As a Staff Nurse on Hamsterley Ward, you will work alongside a team of nurses, healthcare assistants, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other members of the MDT as part of a large multi-disciplinary team approach striving towards excellent patient care.

You will be expected to carry out all aspects of patient care including medication, one to one time with patients, observations including physical health observations, co-ordination of the shift and depending on experience, nurse in charge. We offer a full induction process and training to ensure you have the required confidence, knowledge and skills for this role.

Each inpatient ward is fully equipped with activity and therapeutic spaces to enable patients to recover in a timely way so that they can be safely discharged back to their usual place of residence.

We strive to deliver the highest quality care to our patients.

About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 346-DDM-071-26
Job locations: Auckland Park Hospital, Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AE, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice.

The successful applicant will be expected to work 12 hours shifts covering 24/7 days and nights and public holidays.

Please see the attached job description and person spec for further information.

Additional contact details: Emma Davison, Modern Matron - 01388645300

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience
Essential

• Working with people with mental ill health.
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working in an inpatient environment
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.

Skills
Essential

• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Manage own time and prioritise effectively
• Co-ordinate and prioritise the activities of the ward/community team
• Motivate and work positively and assertively with other members of the team
• Undertake lead professional/care co-ordinator responsibilities (following probationary period)
• Provide (following probationary period) effective teaching, training and clinical supervision.
• Use approved techniques in physical intervention (following training)
• Demonstrates recovery focussed practice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

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

Employer details
Employer name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Auckland Park Hospital, Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Lizzy Renton elizabeth.renton@nhs.net 01388645313

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