Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse

As a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will provide safe, compassionate, and recovery-focused care within a secure inpatient setting. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate person-centred care that supports service users' mental, physical, social, and emotional wellbeing. The role involves building therapeutic relationships, undertaking risk and physical health assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, administering medication, and responding to complex mental health needs within a trauma-informed framework. You will promote recovery, rehabilitation, dignity, and positive risk management while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment., All staff are expected to contribute to the continuous development and improvement of services by identifying opportunities for innovation, supporting quality improvement initiatives, sharing learning, and promoting best practice to improve outcomes and experiences for service users, carers, and colleagues. Confidentiality The post holder must ensure that personal and sensitive information relating to service users, staff, and others is handled securely, accurately, and confidentially at all times, in line with relevant legislation, Trust policies, the Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles, and the common law duty of confidentiality. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records and complying with information governance requirements, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Equality, Diversity and Human Rights The post holder is expected to promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights in all aspects of their work. They must treat everyone with dignity and respect, challenge discrimination, and comply with relevant legislation and Trust policies, helping to create an inclusive culture that values and supports all service users, carers, and colleagues. Providing outstanding care depends on our ability to recruit and retain exceptional staff who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of service users. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Registered Nurses who are committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care and who are dedicated to their own professional growth and development. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide safe, effective, and person-centred nursing care to individuals with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of the biopsychosocial factors influencing mental health and be committed to delivering holistic care that promotes recovery, independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion. The post holder will work within atrauma-informed framework, recognising the impact that trauma and adverse life experiences can have on an individual's mental and physical health, behaviour, relationships, and engagement with services. They will contribute to creating a therapeutic environment that promotes safety, trust, collaboration, empowerment, and choice, ensuring that service users are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect at all times. Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with the NMC Code, Trust policies, and professional standards.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of service users' mental, physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs and contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans.
• Promote recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approaches to care, supporting service users to achieve their personal goals and maximise their independence.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users, carers, families, and partner agencies.
• Contribute to the assessment, management, and reduction of clinical risk, ensuring that care is delivered using the least restrictive and most therapeutic approach.
• Monitor, review, and respond appropriately to changes in service users' mental and physical health needs.
• Administer medication safely and effectively in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, safety huddles, case reviews, and care planning processes.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records and documentation.
• Support and supervise students, newly qualified staff, and colleagues as appropriate.
• Actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, service development projects, and patient safety programmes.
• Promote positive patient experiences and contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and therapeutic ward environment.
Professional Development, Reflective Practice and Supervision The Trust is committed to supporting staff to achieve their full potential through continuous professional and personal development. All nurses are expected to take an active role in their learning and development and to engage fully with the opportunities available. The post holder will:
• Participate in regular clinical, professional, and managerial supervision.
• Prioritise reflective practice to support learning, professional growth, resilience, and continuous improvement in clinical care.
• Maintain professional competence through ongoing learning, mandatory training, and continuing professional development activities.
• Participate in appraisal, personal development planning, and competency-based assessments.
• Engage in team reflective practice sessions, learning reviews, and debriefs to enhance individual and team performance.
• Contribute to a culture of openness, curiosity, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
• Support the development of others through knowledge sharing, mentorship, coaching, and role modelling best practice.
The Trust offers a comprehensive programme of support including induction, preceptorship, clinical supervision, reflective practice, professional development opportunities, staff wellbeing initiatives, team away days, and leadership development programmes to ensure staff are equipped to deliver excellent care and thrive in their careers. We are looking for nurses who are energetic, innovative, and passionate about patient care; individuals who enjoy engaging with service users, working collaboratively within teams, bringing new ideas to practice, and making a meaningful contribution to service improvement and clinical excellence.

You will also support junior staff and students, participate in reflective practice and quality improvement activities, and work collaboratively with patients, carers, and colleagues. The post requires NMC registration, strong communication skills, resilience, professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to continuous learning and high standards of clinical care. Clinical Skills Knowledge and Frameworks Communication Teamworking and Professional Development Research and Quality Improvement Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity and Legal Frameworks Risk Assessment and Risk Management Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery-Focused Practice Physical Healthcare and Patient Safety Safeguarding and relational security Leadership and Service Development