Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic qualified Band 5 Staff Nurse (Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses) to work within the Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation inpatient service on Ward 1, Walkergate Park. The service supports individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury, who present with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems, and who may be exhibiting challenging behaviour which prevents the individual engaging in other specialist rehab environments. We aim to provide a secure, structured and low stimulation environment that is suitable for people who require assessment and/ or rehabilitation. Successful applicants must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. Applicants should have an interest in working within Neurological care in a challenging but rewarding environment. You will work in a highly supportive team and will be encouraged to access training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills. Main duties of the job They act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, and needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. They provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence based nursing care. They are actively involved in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users. They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services. They contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes They contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students. They contribute to staff appraisals and support personal development plans. They safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines. They will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity, About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. On commencement, you will receive a robust induction to our service, service specific training to equip you in the role you have applied for, as well as mandatory training including PMVA and ILS. You will be well supported by the Team through regular Clinical and Managerial supervision, reflective practice and team debriefs, yearly appraisals to support both your personal and professional development. Successful candidates will be required to undergo standard NHS pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-SCG25-040-EW Job locations Walkergate Park Hospital Benfield Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 4QD Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 13th March 2025 Closing date : 27th March 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 13th March 2025 Closing date : 27th March 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Nursing qualification RMN/ RNLD Continued professional development Post registration clinical experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs Clinical Supervision Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs Skills and Competencies Essential Good interpersonal and Communication skills Collaborative working Time Management Risk Assessment/ Management Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Nursing qualification RMN/ RNLD Continued professional development Post registration clinical experience Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with complex mental health/learning disability needs Clinical Supervision Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs Skills and Competencies Essential Good interpersonal and Communication skills Collaborative working Time Management Risk Assessment/ Management 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 Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Walkergate Park Hospital Benfield Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 4QD Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)