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Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
About
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
Staff Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health)
Accepting applications until: 19-Jul-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 19-Jul-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Kingsholm Ward, Wotton Lawn Hospital
- Address
- Horton Road
- Town
- Gloucester
- Postcode
- GL1 3WL
- Major / Minor Region
- Gloucestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Potential for permanent position may occur during contract period)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full shift rotation)
Salary
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Interview date
- 29/07/2026
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.
Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.
It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .
Job overview
This role is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months.
*Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment*
Kingsholm Ward is an open 15 bedded male acute inpatient ward, for men experiencing mental health difficulties either informally or under MHA detention. The role of an inpatient staff nurse here, is a varied and complex one, with huge potential for knowledge and competence development. We focus heavily on creating a therapeutic and collaborative environment, which focuses on understanding and responding to the holistic needs of our patients and fosters a culture of learning, development and compassion. As a staff nurse, you would be responsible for direct clinical care of patients, including medication administration, rapport building, care planning and assessment of mental state, among many other aspects. You would be part of a diverse team, where all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are considered and valued as part of creating meaningful change and recovery.
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In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to service users experiencing acute mental health issues. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, developing individualised care plans, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care. Strong communication skills, a compassionate approach, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes are essential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our service users.
Working for our organisation
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners. In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module “Preceptorship for Healthcare” (AP7026).
Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.
1. Functioning as Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, to a defined patient group
2. Undertaking the nursing process regarding assessment of care needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
3. Carrying out safety assessments, contributing to related management planning in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team in compliance with NHSGGC policy and procedures
4. Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the individual needs of people within the defined patient group
5. Identifying and responding to the health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental well-being and physical health of patients
6. Identifying and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to vulnerability, gender health, domestic abuse, child protection and/or self harm.
7. Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers thereby ensuring that care needs are identified and met within a participative framework demonstrating principles of equality, dignity and respect accounting for spiritual and cultural diversity. Working proactively with other agencies/ services (ie interpreter services) to aid effective communication
8. Working within agreed competency based parameters to undertake evidence based psychological therapies/ psychological approaches to care with individuals and/or group settings where required.
9. Work in partnership with patients and carers using values based practice to deliver person centred care promoting and supporting mental well being and prevention of relapse
10. Ensuring that professional practice (and that of others including Healthcare Support Workers to whom duties have been delegated) adheres with NMC Code of conduct.
11. Maintaining a safe clinical environment, prevention and control of infection by ensuring compliance with policies, standards and procedures
12. Ensuring strict adherence with policies, standards and procedures when assisting people with their finances and belongings.
13. Administering prescribed medication/ treatments in compliance with NHSGGC Policy; monitoring effectiveness of prescribed treatments; monitoring and effective management of unwanted side effects
14. Acting as a role model for more junior staff, demonstrating caring, compassionate, professional behaviour fostering trust and confidence in the service for people in your care. .
15. Assume responsibility for the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse/ Charge Nurse and ensuring safe, effective and quality person centred care delivery.
16. Participating in regular Clinical Supervision/ reflective practice
17. Monitoring the practice of others including Healthcare Support Workers/ junior members of staff to whom aspects of patient care has been delegated, including the provision of relevant support and development where required
18. Support and supervise the practice of learners and as a mentor contributing to the ongoing quality development of the practice learning environment
19. Responsible and accountable for identifying and addressing own development needs required for ensuring safe, effective, person centred care.
20. Liaison with other statutory and non-statutory agencies involved in the care and support of patients in hospital and the community with particular regard to health and social care interface services.
21. Maintaining standards of record keeping that accurately reflects contemporaneous safety assessment/management and evidence based nursing care delivery
22. Raising and escalating any cause for concern through established reporting mechanisms that may significantly impede the delivery of safe, effective person centred care.
23. Responding to emergencies, including medical and restraint and be competent and safe at breakaway techniques.
24. Supporting other wards in the hospital in times of high acuity.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Experience, knowledge, attitude and character
Essential criteria
- NMC pin or due to qualify within 3 months
- Knowledge of the inpatient setting and/or experience of working on an acute ward
- Experience of working in mental health/Passion for the field
- Positive attitude to team working
- Ability to work rotational shift pattern, with flexible working if appropriate
- Ability to complete essential to role training
- Computer literate and good record keeping
- RMN or RMLD speciality
Desirable criteria
- Able to drive with current driving license
- Evidence of/plans towards further professional development
- Understanding of safety assessments and planning and personalised care planning
- Working understanding of teams and services related to vacancy environment
Professionalism and positive attitude
Essential criteria
- Evidence of understanding NMC code of conduct and acting accordingly
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of demonstrating code of conduct standards in a work setting
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ella Nuttall
- Job title
- Deputy Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 421 4760
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