Staff Nurse

All our live jobs are listed here. If you can't find the job or role you're looking for, please do check back or register your interest for jobs so we can keep you posted. Staff Nurse - Hollingworth Ward (Male Acute) NHS AfC: Band 5 Main area Mental Health Nursing Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full timePart time 37.5 hours per week (full time and part time available) Job ref 311-P047-25-C Site Birch Hill Hospital Town Rochdale Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/12/2025 23:59 If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our#PennineCarePeople At Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, we’re investing in something vital: you. Join a Trust where your mental health nursing career can thrive What we offer Preceptorship programmes to help you transition confidently into your roleCareer development, including access to psychological therapies training and therapy skillsMentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growthFlexible working options to support your work-life balanceGenerous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits packageA Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safet We know safe, high-quality mental health care starts with properly supported staff. That’s why we’re increasing our nursing workforce across our five boroughs – and we’re inviting passionate registered mental health nurses to be part of this transformation. Whether you're newly registered or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a role where your professional judgment is valued, your voice is heard, and your wellbeing matters. Main duties of the job We’re recruiting across a range of inpatient settings, including: Adult and older adult acute mental health wardsPsychiatric intensive care wardsRehabilitation and high support wards You’ll be working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, using your skills to deliver person-centred care in line with our values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination. Whether you're early in your career or looking to grow, this is your chance to shape the future of mental health care in Greater Manchester – and experience the difference of working in a Trust that puts staff and patients first. Working for our organisation Why choose Pennine Care? Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England – NHS Staff Survey 2024A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadershipA clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient careA forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thriveA genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised Who we’re looking for You might currently be in another NHS Trust, the private sector, or working through an agency. You might be based in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, or the wider North West. Wherever you are in your career – if you’re looking for safer staffing, better support, and meaningful development, Pennine Care is ready to welcome you. Make the move to a Trust that listens, supports and invests in you.Apply now and help us build a better future for mental health care. We’re proud to deliver high-quality mental health and learning disability services to people across five boroughs in Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop. Our vision is simple but powerful: A happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. To make that happen, we support our staff to do their best work - every day. Whether you’re working on our inpatient wards or out in the community, you’ll be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that’s focused on delivering great care and improving lives. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. Person specification Education / Qualifications Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification Knowledge The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare. Care Planning and Management Clinical Risk Management. Experience Experience of working within mental health settingExperience of working within Multi-Disciplinary TeamExperience of admission and discharge processExperience of working within framework of Care Planning ApproachPrevious experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward Skills and Abilities Evidence Based Practice.Communication SkillsExcellent Inter-personal SkillsAbility to negotiate constructively.Care Planning and Management.Managing Violence and Aggression SkillsDe-escalation of violence and aggression. 🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website. 📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email. ✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email 🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include: Identity verificationRight to work checkDisclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)Professional registration and/or qualification checkOccupational health assessmentEmployment history and reference validation All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history andreferences. If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn. 🚀 Once Checks Are Complete - The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you. Please note: We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr