• Job Description

  Req#: C9285-25-0286?language=en&page=329&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Band 5 Mental Health Staff Nurse - Acute Inpatient Wards

  We have vacancies on our Male acute ward which is fact paced and a true learning experience.

  Penn Hospital welcomes colleagues who are encouraging, proactive, inclusive and caring environment. We have a desire to perform at a high level, ensuring both our patients and colleagues are supported and respected when with us here. We are currently welcoming band 5 staff nurses to join our teams on our male acute ward.

  Brook is a 20-bed male acute admission ward based in Penn, Wolverhampton. We help those who are experiencing an acute episode in their mental health and provide short focused care that is designed to get them back to their home as soon as possible.

  We are looking for nurses who can work at a fast pace and are able to balance a number of tasks at any one time.Our patient group can be demanding and challenging but also really rewarding. There is a strong senior nurse team, who are there to help and support with every aspect of ward life. You will be confident with electronic systems and able to maintain quality records whilst also ensuring you are providing quality care. You will be expected to take part in MDTs, tribunals and be primary nurse, You will liaise with community partners and peers, social workers, care commissioners and family.If you believe you have what it takes to be part of a team who work hard everyday then please apply.

  Main duties of the job

  Principal Accountabilities

  To assess patients well being and related needs, raising health concerns both physical and psychological to the teams.

  To plan, deliver and evaluate programs of care, working collaboratively the patient whenever possible.

  To monitor the well being of patients and contribute to protecting individuals whose health and well being is at risk in accordance with local policies eg observation policy, risk management policy.

  To establish and maintain effective communication with the multi disciplinary team, service users and carers, about programs of care and routine and daily activities.

  To maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with the data protection act and professional code of conduct.

  To involve service users, carers and relatives wherever feasible throughout episodes of care, offering choices at every opportunity.

  Ensuring support workers are completing the ward tasks and are completing observations in line with expectations and policy.

  Helping drive development and change to support care of the patients on the ward.

  About us

  Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was formed on 1 April 2020, following the merger of Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (covering Wolverhampton and Sandwell) and Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for the population of the Black Country. We are a new trust who are dedicated to innovating the care of those within our services ensuring that we continue to learn and grow.

  We are currently successfully combining resources, strategies and a talented workforce to enable us to deliver a wider variety of outstanding services that are based on best practice and are continually improving. We currently employ over 3,000 members of staff and just like the population we serve, we are made up of diverse cultures and backgrounds.

  We look forward to meeting you and hopefully welcoming you into this new exciting and dynamic trust.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  285-1127A-MH

  Job locations

  Penn Hospital

  Penn Road

  Wolverhampton

  WV4 5HN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care.

  To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice.

  To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager.

  To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability.

  To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning.

  To provide the support workers with supervision.

  To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager.

  To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims.

  To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service.

  To work flexible shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays in accordance with service needs.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, e.g. clinical audit, triangle of care.

  To take an active part in developing knowledge ideas and to support evidence based practice.

  To regularly take charge of the ward, taking responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of deputy/ward manager.

  To delegate and supervise the work of junior team members as appropriate to level of ability.

  To contribute to the development of junior members of staff and students, promoting an environment conducive to learning.

  To provide the support workers with supervision.

  To participate in regular management and supervision from ward manager/deputy ward manager.

  To participate in regular individual performance reviews and development conversations about your goals and career aims.

  To attend training courses that are mandatory, indicated in personal development plans or required by the needs of the service.

  To work flexible shifts including Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays in accordance with service needs.

  Person Specification

  Qualification

  Essential

  • RMN/RLDN

  Desirable

  • has experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • oAbility to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

  Person Specification

  Qualification

  Essential

  • RMN/RLDN

  Desirable

  • has experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • oAbility to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Penn Hospital

  Penn Road

  Wolverhampton

  WV4 5HN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Penn Hospital

  Penn Road

  Wolverhampton

  WV4 5HN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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