Staff Nurse (Inpatient Mental Health)

Job summary

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 apossible 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

08 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

327-26-541

Job locations

Kingsholm Ward, Wotton Lawn Hospital

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3WL

United Kingdom

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