Job summary We are looking for a dedicated Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us on our Kite Unit at the South of England Rehabilitation Centre (SERC). The Kite unit is a ten-bed neuropsychiatric rehab service for adults following an acquired brain injury, whose impairments are largely in the cognitive, behavioural, or mental health spectrum, with the aim to enable patients to rebuild their lives after a brain injury. We are proud to have been accepted on the pathway towards accreditation with the Quality Network for Neuropsychiatry Services. You will be responsible for meeting the needs of patients and their families to achieve improved health outcomes and promote health and wellbeing while demonstrating care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment. We are passionate about patient centred, culturally sensitive and evidence-based care which promotes independence. If you're interested, please get in touch for an informal visit to the unit to see how we make a difference to people's lives. Main duties of the job Assess patients, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and carry out nursing procedures. Provides direct nursing care for patient to achieve best health outcomes. Ensures use of nursing knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients/clients/family/ health needs as well as actively promote health and wellbeing. Contributes to effective discharge planning and referral processes Manage care of patients on a day to day basis and when required manage care of all patients in the absence of senior colleagues. Accurately document assessments of patients health status, diagnosis and response to nursing and other interventions and treatments on the Trust Clinical Records System. Educate and provides information to patients to improve their recovery. Role models culturally safe nursing practice and report poor practice when observed. Practices in accordance with legal, ethical, culturally safe, and professional standards including the Code of practice. Acts as a named nurse/key worker. Plan and co-ordinates complex healthcare packages that are responsive to the individuals changing healthcare needs i.e. challenging behaviour, mental health and complex physical health needs. Being a Student Assessor, a Shift Co-ordinator as well as supervising other staff. Accepting, reviewing and auditing Mental Health paperwork Checking rotas and sending unfilled shifts to Bank in the absence of the Ward Manager Attending meetings in the absence of the Ward Manager About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year 37.5 Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 449-ADS-7321 Job locations Western Community Hospital Walnut Grove Southampton Hampshire SO16 4XE Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC Practice Assessor and Supervisor Desirable Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Experience Essential Post-qualifying experience and evidence of completion of preceptorship Is able to work legally in the UK Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults Experienced in assessing and developing patient care plans and evaluating patients' conditions Experience of MDT working and support development of others Experience of teaching, training and supervision / assessing junior staff and students Evidence of recent CPD Experience of working with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression and patients who present with challenging behaviours and have complex needs Clinically competent at Band 6 level Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, ability to receive and provide complex information which may be sensitive, contentious, where persuasive negotiation may be required and there could be barriers to understanding Evidence of experience and skills in managing and leading staff Ability to work autonomously; prioritise workload, instruct and direct others, work is managed rather than supervised; works within clear code of practice Problem solving and advocacy skills There is a frequent requirement for physical effort manoeuvring patients and moving equipment Frequent need to deal with managing emotional issues Ability to adapt to change within work situation Desirable Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources Dexterity required for intravenous and intramuscular injections, inserting catheters, removal of sutures and wound management Additional Criteria Essential To work flexible duties as per rota, to meet patient and service need. To take part in the 24hr rota as required The ability to implement restrictive manoeuvres, as required for PMVA training Understanding of the health needs of people in their care and health promotion Understanding of a range of clinical approaches Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues To be able to demonstrate and understand the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with NMC Practice Assessor and Supervisor Desirable Post registration, specialist training relevant to speciality Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent Experience Essential Post-qualifying experience and evidence of completion of preceptorship Is able to work legally in the UK Is able to work with children and vulnerable adults Experienced in assessing and developing patient care plans and evaluating patients' conditions Experience of MDT working and support development of others Experience of teaching, training and supervision / assessing junior staff and students Evidence of recent CPD Experience of working with patients who have high levels of anxiety and aggression and patients who present with challenging behaviours and have complex needs Clinically competent at Band 6 level Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, ability to receive and provide complex information which may be sensitive, contentious, where persuasive negotiation may be required and there could be barriers to understanding Evidence of experience and skills in managing and leading staff Ability to work autonomously; prioritise workload, instruct and direct others, work is managed rather than supervised; works within clear code of practice Problem solving and advocacy skills There is a frequent requirement for physical effort manoeuvring patients and moving equipment Frequent need to deal with managing emotional issues Ability to adapt to change within work situation Desirable Evidence of developing policy, guidelines contributing to management of resources Dexterity required for intravenous and intramuscular injections, inserting catheters, removal of sutures and wound management Additional Criteria Essential To work flexible duties as per rota, to meet patient and service need. To take part in the 24hr rota as required The ability to implement restrictive manoeuvres, as required for PMVA training Understanding of the health needs of people in their care and health promotion Understanding of a range of clinical approaches Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues To be able to demonstrate and understand the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and how they apply to staff and patients in a healthcare setting. Able to demonstrate personal commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equalities, at an appropriate level for the post 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. 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. 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 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Western Community Hospital Walnut Grove Southampton Hampshire SO16 4XE Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)