The closing date is 26th Jul 2026
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Job summary
We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to join us on our Primrose Inpatient Ward, based at the Western Community Hospital in Southampton. Primrose Ward is a 14 bed OPMH functional ward. The ward provides intensive care, acute assessment and treatment for older people experiencing functional mental health needs, such as depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
The primary purpose of a Band 5 Nurse on an Older Persons Ward is to provide direct, compassionate, and effective nursing care to elderly patients, many of whom may have multiple medical conditions, dementia, mobility issues. The nurse is integral in supporting the patient's dignity, safety, and comfort while ensuring optimal care in line with evidence- based practices.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Assessment and care planning - Conduct comprehensive assessments, including physical, mental and emotional needs. Develop and implement individualised care plans
Safely administer medications, monitor for side effects & document treatments accurately
Provide basic nursing, such as wound management, catheter care, feeding support & personal hygiene assistance
Observe patient's physical and mental health conditions, including signs of deterioration and promptly report any concerns to senior nursing staff
Apply person centred care, helping to maintain the dignity of patients with memory loss or confusion
Work closely with families and carers to ensure a holistic approach to care
Create a safe and calming environment to reduce the risk of falls, confusion and distress
Being responsible for ensuring that patients are safeguarded; includes identifying signs of elder abuse or neglect and following the correct protocols to protect the patients
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About us
Hampshire 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
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Job description
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration.
- Computer skills, knowledge of RiO systems.
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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.
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UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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For help with your application, contact:
Carly Bott
[email protected]
02382319229
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 5
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Salary
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£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time, Flexible Working
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Reference number
348-SSW-11934
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Job locations
Western Community Hospital
Walnut Grove
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
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Attachments
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Job Description
JD_PS_BAND 5 RMN_.docx – 214KB Opens in a new window
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Additional document 1
EmployeeBenefits_hiowh_v1-compressed_3.pdf – 1001KB Opens in a new window
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