Staff Nurse

The closing date is 20th Sep 2026

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Anticipated Interview date(s) TBC

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Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in mental health nursing while living on a beautiful island? We are inviting a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join Afton Ward, our 9-bed mixed-sex OPMH Ward, where collaborative, individualised care is at the heart of what we do.

Located on the stunning Isle of Wight, this role offers more than just professional fulfillment. As a close-knit island community, the Isle of Wight provides an excellent quality of life for families and individuals alike. With its unspoiled beaches, scenic countryside, and year-round family-friendly activities, it's the perfect place to build both your career and personal life. From exploring historic sites to enjoying water sports or leisurely walks, you'll find something for everyone.

About the Role

The post holder, in collaboration with the Team, will be responsible for the delivery of the highest professional standard of care, assessment, treatment and support of people within the Service.

Why Join Us?

Comprehensive induction, training, and CPD opportunities

Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of mental health care

This vacancy is open to both newly qualified nurses and experienced nurses looking for employment within the trust.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including those who wish to work fewer hours than the advertised post.

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

As a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse on Afton Ward, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients requiring inpatient treatment and support for their Mental Health.

You will:
To demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and leadership in respect of all colleagues.

To act as role model to the Support Workers and other staff.

To plan, implement and provide meaningful activity for patients within in-patient services.

To provide patients with assessments, care plans and treatment plans as appropriate, and ensure that these are put into practice and evaluated.

To contribute to new service developments and actively take these forwards as required.

To be flexible and work with colleagues to promote the best outcomes for patients

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About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.

We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.

Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

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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.

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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

1st level registered nurse, RN (MH), RN (LD) with current NMC Registration

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Experience

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Essential

Good range knowledge/appreciation of a range of models of practice in social and health care including experience of delivering CBT based interventions

Knowledge of interventions and strategies which embrace social and health care needs

Current national legislative and professional requirements relating to social and health care and the processes implemented locally (Community Care Act, Mental health Act)

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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:
Phil Harverson

[email protected]

07553751627

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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

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Reference number

348-IOW-12460

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Job locations

Sevenacres

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

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Attachments

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Job Description

Band 5 Staff Nurse Afton.docx – 158KB Opens in a new window

Converted File Band 5 Staff Nurse Afton.docx.pdf – 400KB Opens in a new window

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Additional document 1

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Additional document 2

IOW_v1_compressed.pdf – 461KB Opens in a new window

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