Job summary 1 x Fixed Term contract/secondment opportunity for up to 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 As we continue to grow and improve, we are excited to announce that we are looking for registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) to join our team at Charlton Lane Hospital. Charlton Lane is an Acute Mental Health Hospital for older age patients situated in Cheltenham, and it provides inpatient services to the population of Gloucestershire. It offers a vital service in supporting and rehabilitating those suffering from mild to severe mental health problems. All wards are serviced by an enthusiastic, multi-professional team of people, including Doctors, Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals who are supported by Ward Secretaries and Hotel Services Staff. Mulberry Ward is a busy 18 bedded mixed gender acute admission ward. We are seeking highly motivated and committed Band 5 Staff Nurses to complement our current multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate for this post would be an RMN seeking an opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, with excellent communication skills and a passion for helping those experiencing an acute mental health concern. Main duties of the job In return for your commitment we will provide the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive induction and Mental Health Nurse development programme (including a comprehensive Preceptorship Programme for newly registered nurses) which ensures that you feel fully supported with the right tools to undertake this challenging, but rewarding job. We will provide you with access to Post Registration training courses to help staff meet both your own identified continued professional development needs and the developing needs of this service. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. 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. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 327-25-243 Job locations Charlton Lane Hospital Charlton Lane Cheltenham GL52 9DZ Job description Job 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). Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Job description Job 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). Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Nurse (RMN,RGN) Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Evidence of formal post registration learning European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working within an In-Patient or residential setting Working knowledge of Early Intervention, Primary Care, Recovery, Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment (CRHT) approach and social inclusion Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook Desirable Experience in the provision of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector Completion of preceptorship programme if less than 1 year experience PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management An understanding of national policy in relation to mental health Desirable Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment Knowledge of evidence-based intervention with service users in an all phases of mental illness Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs Knowledge of child care / protection issues Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Approachable and flexible Good communication skills (written and verbal) Be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively Ability to work under pressure Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care Ability to engage positively with service users Ability to work effectively as a team member Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including Positive Behavioural Management (PBM)/Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance) OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential Ability to work flexibly to cover a 24-hour, 365-day service Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events Desirable Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently. (If you have a full driving licence there will be an expectation to drive trust vehicles where required) Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Nurse (RMN,RGN) Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Evidence of formal post registration learning European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of working within an In-Patient or residential setting Working knowledge of Early Intervention, Primary Care, Recovery, Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment (CRHT) approach and social inclusion Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook Desirable Experience in the provision of Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector Completion of preceptorship programme if less than 1 year experience PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act & legal aspects of Mental Health care Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management An understanding of national policy in relation to mental health Desirable Knowledge of the different approaches to mental health assessment Knowledge of evidence-based intervention with service users in an all phases of mental illness Up to date clinical knowledge including risk assessment, dual diagnosis and health and social care needs Knowledge of child care / protection issues Ability to work on social factors affecting mental distress e.g. accommodation, substance misuse, domestic violence, welfare rights PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Approachable and flexible Good communication skills (written and verbal) Be able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively Ability to work under pressure Ability to assimilate new concepts and approaches to care Ability to engage positively with service users Ability to work effectively as a team member Ability to undertake all statutory and mandatory training including Positive Behavioural Management (PBM)/Breakaway (subject to Occupational Health clearance) OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential Ability to work flexibly to cover a 24-hour, 365-day service Able to attend and participate in all mandatory and statutory training events Desirable Ability to travel around the locality as requested, independently and efficiently. (If you have a full driving licence there will be an expectation to drive trust vehicles where required) 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Charlton Lane Hospital Charlton Lane Cheltenham GL52 9DZ Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)