Job summary

B6 - Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

Are you a Mental Health Nurse with supervisory or leadership experience? Are you looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you are in luck.

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity tojoin our Adult PICU Mental Health Norbury Ward at St Georges Hospital, Stafford.

Norbury House is a psychiatric intensive care unit and has eleven inpatient beds for male only patients. We aim to provide a service which helps each patient as an individual and gives them the treatment they need to work towards their recovery. Working in an PICU environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most difficult times.

We will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patient's experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with your patients.

Main duties of the job

• You will take the lead for quality and clinical interventions on the ward and be an active member of a collective leadership group.
• You will be responsible for guiding and undertaking clinical assessments, in accordance with clinical pathways, in order to establish the person's needs, goals, risks and strengths in order to generate a formulation based care plan agreed with all involved.
• You will be responsible for guiding and delivering therapeutic interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan.
• You will also be expected to be available for consultation, support and clinical supervision to other health professionals working on the ward.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8275769

Job locations

Norbury House

St Georges Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified & Registered Mental Health Professional (NMC)
• Internal MPFT applicant working at B5 or above

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• Supervision qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with older adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting
• Current Band 5 working for MPFT on an adult acute ward

Desirable

• Experience of making decisions autonomously

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified & Registered Mental Health Professional (NMC) Internal MPFT applicant working at B5 or above Desirable Leadership qualification Supervision qualification Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with older adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting Current Band 5 working for MPFT on an adult acute ward Desirable Experience of making decisions autonomously

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Norbury House

St Georges Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Norbury House

St Georges Hospital

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are pleased to be able to offer an opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse and independent prescriber to take on an exciting new role in the Primary Care Mental Health Team.

This role will involve working in partnership with local GP practices to ensure reviews of prescribed medications are taking place for people who are under the Essential Shared Care Agreement (ESCA) with their GPs.

The role includes supporting GP practices to monitor prescribing and supporting joint working between the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) and the GP Practices.

This is an extension of an existing programme of work providing joint physical and mental health reviews in local GP practices for people with a diagnosis of severe and enduring mental illness (SMI).

The role will include driving quality improvements through leading on areas such as patient satisfaction, data recording and reporting, clinical supervision, clinical audit and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practice.

Relationship building with Primary Care Networks and GP practices will form an important part of this role. An understanding of these relationships and an approach that supports collaborative working is crucial for the post holder.

Significant experience in mental health particularly working with people with severe and enduring mental health needs will be required to undertake this role.

Main duties of the job

• Work predominantly in GP practices in South East Staffordshire to provide assessment and review for individuals presenting with mental health needs.
• Review prescribing in collaboration with GP practices.
• Carry out assessments of service users following agreed practice guidelines.
• Implement and review care planning and risk management.
• Provide staff supervision to aid service provision for individuals presenting with mental health needs.
• Deliver a high quality clinical service to service users, families and carers in the community.
• Demonstrate an attitude which respects the core values of the organisation and the principles of recovery.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8269199

Job locations

Cherry Orchard House

Tamworth

B79 7EB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

The team is looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, passionate, motivated and one who is willing to make a difference to their community, supporting individuals with their mental health and physical health care needs.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. There is expectation to deliver review appointments within primary care facilities and therefore access to suitable transport during work hours is essential.

For more information, please contact Ian Saberton (Service Lead). [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube The team is looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, passionate, motivated and one who is willing to make a difference to their community, supporting individuals with their mental health and physical health care needs. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be able to work autonomously and as part of a team. There is expectation to deliver review appointments within primary care facilities and therefore access to suitable transport during work hours is essential. For more information, please contact Ian Saberton (Service Lead). [email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of assessing mental health needs
• Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies
• Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs
• Evidence of experience in education of nurses and / or multi-professional groups

Desirable

• Experience of working therapeutically in community settings
• Experience of supervising junior staff

Qualifications

Essential

• A qualified/registered mental health nurse
• Non-Medical prescribing V300
• Additional post registration training
• Mentorship Course and supervision training

Desirable

• Masters level qualification in a relevant field, e.g. advanced clinical practice.
• Specialist Mental Health Training eg. Assessment
• Leadership Course

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment
• Knowledge/awareness of relevant legislation and guidance
• Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies.
• Ability to challenge and change clinical practice of self and others.
• Skills in inputting into and retrieving information in electronic health care records

Desirable

• Awareness of basic research methodology

Person Specification Experience Essential Significant demonstrable experience of assessing mental health needs Experience of working with a range of statutory, non-statutory agencies Experience of working with more complex and challenging needs Evidence of experience in education of nurses and / or multi-professional groups Desirable Experience of working therapeutically in community settings Experience of supervising junior staff Qualifications Essential A qualified/registered mental health nurse Non-Medical prescribing V300 Additional post registration training Mentorship Course and supervision training Desirable Masters level qualification in a relevant field, e.g. advanced clinical practice. Specialist Mental Health Training eg. Assessment Leadership Course Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of various approaches to mental health assessment Knowledge/awareness of relevant legislation and guidance Ability to work collaboratively with other agencies. Ability to challenge and change clinical practice of self and others. Skills in inputting into and retrieving information in electronic health care records Desirable Awareness of basic research methodology

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cherry Orchard House

Tamworth

B79 7EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cherry Orchard House

Tamworth

B79 7EB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of mothers and their infants?

We're looking for an experienced and compassionateLead Nursery Nurseto join our dedicated team on Brockington Parent and baby Unit in Stafford.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting mothers experiencing severe mental health difficulties, while ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and healthy development of their infants during admission.

You will lead the team of Inpatient Nursery Nurses, holding a professional leadership role jointly with their Team Managers who retain oversight of management, supervision and an overview of job planning and service development.

You will liaise with other members of the clinical team with regard to the spectrum of care for babies. You will also participate in monthly service performance, delivery and business meetings, multi- professional team meetings, handover meetings and other opportunities for feedback and discussion, as required.

You will alongside the Team Psychologist to develop and implement programmes of parent-infant relationship support for the mothers and families within the service. You will alsooversee the organisation and planning of structures play and stay groups for services users and their children.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of nursery nurses and support staff.
• Deliver high-quality care to infants, ensuring their safety, emotional wellbeing, and developmental needs are met.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, including nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
• Provide guidance and modelling to parents, supporting positive bonding and parenting skills.
• Contribute to care planning and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain a therapeutic, nurturing, and safe environment on the unit.

What we're looking for:

• Substantial post-qualification experience working with babies and families.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with experience supervising staff.
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding, and the impact of perinatal mental health difficulties.
• Compassion, resilience, and excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience of Perinatal Mental Health Care provision, is not essential, however would be of huge benefit.

What we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Access to supervision and reflective practice.
• The chance to make a real and lasting difference to the lives of mothers and their infants.

Join us and help shape a brighter future for families.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

Internal MPFT Applicants Only

An exciting opportunity is available within the Tissue Viability Service at Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will join the senior team, offering advice and practical support to staff & patients, on the management of tissue viability issues. The provision of specialist clinical advice for individual patients includes referral management, telephone triage, remote assessment & planning, face-to-face complex assessment & recommendations. Other tasks involve asset management, audit, and lead on research & innovation. It will require dissemination of knowledge & skills involves planning & design of training sessions and e-learning packages, face-to-face training and small group and 1-to-1 coaching. The role includes internal team management responsibilities and representation at meetings in support of Trust and other objectives. The postholder will play an active role in the development of the service, the implementation of standards and associated guidelines and policy adherence.

Main duties of the job

o The provision of high-quality evidence based person centred wound care for patients registered with a Staffordshire GP, encompassing physical, mental & social health care needs.

o Providing leadership in the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care to the wider multi-disciplinary team.

o Facilitating learning through the development and delivery of specialist clinically focussed education and training programmes (including health assessment, independent prescribing, long term conditions management and SPQ).

o Being a clinical expert and autonomous practitioner specialising in the field of tissue viability practice; leading, influencing, developing and expanding the Tissue Viability service

o Implementing appropriate internal and external reporting in accordance with contracted and national guidance to ensure compliance with best practice in the prevention of tissue damage

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

Are you an RNMH (registered mental health nurse) looking to widen your experience working within a prison?Then look no further than our Integrated mental health and substance misuse team at HMP Stafford. Our Integrated mental health and substance Misuse team at HMP Stafford is looking for a dynamic and experienced registered mental health nurse. Our team is innovative, forward thinking and works within trauma informed principles. This is an exciting and diverse role for an individual who is passionate about providing excellent quality nursing care. You will have the privilege to influence and shape the provision of high-quality mental health care to those within a custodial environment. Would you like to develop your skills and build your confidence in dealing with a wide range of situations and working with partner agencies to provide the best care to people within the prison. Are you enthusiastic about working within an ever changing prison environment, do you enjoy collaborating and working within a full multi-disciplinary team to ensure varied and comprehensive interventions are delivered in-line with the stepped care model, do you have an excellent working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its application to a custodial setting where transfers to hospital may be required, then this is the job for you!

Main duties of the job

Working effectively within the team you will provide evidence based interventions. You will manage a caseload and will be required to undertake assessments and reviews. Provision of mental health interventions to Service Users within the prison establishment across wellbeing, primary and secondary mental health. This will involve being responsible for managing their own caseload, including assessments, care planning, delivering interventions and reviewing care of patients located within the prison with a mental illness, within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team and Care Programme Approach. Post holders are expected to work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary, multi-agency team to provide advice and support to primary health care based within the prison and to liaise with, and provide advice and support to statutory and non-statutory agencies. To provide specialist mental health interventions to service users in the prison.Delivering groups on a variety of mental health interventions using trauma informed principles.Provide where need has been identified 1:1 psychological based intervention's.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8252327

Job locations

HMP Stafford

Goal Road

Stafford

ST16 3AW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. A summary is as follows:

• Responsible for the management of own caseload, this will include the assessment, monitoring and provision of specialist nursing interventions to individual prisoners with secondary mental health needs. In addition the post holder is responsible for arranging aftercare as required and ensuring care is co-ordinated with other services if necessary.
• To provide a range of interventions across the integrated offender health model this includes primary care and wellbeing interventions where appropriate. To support and liaise with substance misuse team, primary care team and to deliver wellbeing interventions. Deputy Head of Operations: Practice and Development Lead Senior Cluster Manager Team Manager Senior Mental Health Nurse Mental Health Nurse
• Act upon referrals from Prison based Primary Care staff, and external teams. Referrals are allocated through the weekly team meeting. The post holder will provide assessment, implementation and development of care programmes for individuals on their caseload.
• To be aware of polices relating to vulnerable adults and mental capacity and to be able to work within this framework.
• To be able to work within the Mental Health Act 1983 with a robust knowledge of how it is deployed within the criminal justice service
• Be familiar with and ensure implementation of all local, regional and national policies, procedures and guidelines pertinent to all staff within area of responsibility and comply with their contents in the pursuit of the highest standards of patient care.
• To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times including all dissemination of information and records.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. A summary is as follows: Responsible for the management of own caseload, this will include the assessment, monitoring and provision of specialist nursing interventions to individual prisoners with secondary mental health needs. In addition the post holder is responsible for arranging aftercare as required and ensuring care is co-ordinated with other services if necessary. To provide a range of interventions across the integrated offender health model this includes primary care and wellbeing interventions where appropriate. To support and liaise with substance misuse team, primary care team and to deliver wellbeing interventions. Deputy Head of Operations: Practice and Development Lead Senior Cluster Manager Team Manager Senior Mental Health Nurse Mental Health Nurse Act upon referrals from Prison based Primary Care staff, and external teams. Referrals are allocated through the weekly team meeting. The post holder will provide assessment, implementation and development of care programmes for individuals on their caseload. To be aware of polices relating to vulnerable adults and mental capacity and to be able to work within this framework. To be able to work within the Mental Health Act 1983 with a robust knowledge of how it is deployed within the criminal justice service Be familiar with and ensure implementation of all local, regional and national policies, procedures and guidelines pertinent to all staff within area of responsibility and comply with their contents in the pursuit of the highest standards of patient care. To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times including all dissemination of information and records.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register.
• Evidence of recent CPD and compliance with NMC revalidation.
• Skills to include EMDR therapy

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering NICE recommended psychological interventions and have post registration training in one of these interventions; DBT/CBT/EMDR
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems using a stepped care approach, demonstrate knowledge from previous experience.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register. Evidence of recent CPD and compliance with NMC revalidation. Skills to include EMDR therapy Experience Essential Experience of delivering NICE recommended psychological interventions and have post registration training in one of these interventions; DBT/CBT/EMDR Experience of working with people with mental health problems using a stepped care approach, demonstrate knowledge from previous experience.

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

Inclusion

Address

HMP Stafford

Goal Road

Stafford

ST16 3AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Inclusion

Address

HMP Stafford

Goal Road

Stafford

ST16 3AW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a newly qualified or experienced Band 5 Mental Health Nurse looking for your next career opportunity in the NHS?

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Community Nurse Practitioner to become part of our supportive multidisciplinary team, working with adults experiencing eating disorders within our specialist Community Eating Disorder Service.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Working in an identified adult community eating disorder pathway.Delivering a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families.
• Managing a caseload.
• Care coordination of an identified caseload with access to regular and robust supervision.
• Delivering therapeutic interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing eating disorders.
• Working alongside the OTA and Peer Support Workers to develop and support therapeutic groups

Main duties of the job

Main duties and responsibilities

1. 1. Take responsibility, with supervision for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), and care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans.2. Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.3. Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.4. Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance. This will include physical health interventions/ monitoring and psychologically informed interventions. This may take place in clinical or community settings.5. Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.6. Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.

Please see the full job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

About us

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and highly motivated Rehabilitation Assistant to join our evolving North Staffordshire Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS).

Our community and outpatient services play a crucial role in providing specialised patient-centred rehabilitation focusing on Early Supported Discharge and longer-term recovery. We are based at the Haywood Hospital, with our community service working across 7-day shift pattern within patient home environments around Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

Our focus is on maximising recovery, function and independence underpinned by a strong ethos of patient centred care, compassion and consistently high clinical standards.

We are looking for applicants with genuine interest in Stroke Care and Rehabilitation who are motivated by making a real difference to our patient lives.

We are committed to learning and development opportunities.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel independently and efficiently over a large geographical area and have access to suitable transport.

Main duties of the job

The Rehabilitation Assistant will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will have specialist experience, knowledge and skills to work within the community or an outpatient setting.

As part of this role you will:

Perform at a high level of competence within agreed protocols under the supervision of a registered professional.

Take responsibility for their own workload within a broad framework overseen by registered staff to implement, deliver and evaluate specialist stroke rehabilitation programmes.

Be responsible for delivering defined therapeutic input independently with access to registered staff for advice and direction as needed.

Use technical and creative skills in the provision of therapeutic activities for individual patients and/or group sessions within the home environment or an outpatient setting.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

301-SB-26-8239668

Job locations

Integrated Community Stroke Service

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Integrated Stroke Service provide highly complex care and the post holder will act as a professional and be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role:

Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

Job description Job responsibilities The Integrated Stroke Service provide highly complex care and the post holder will act as a professional and be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role: Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oWorking as part of a team
• oWorking in a care environment
• oSupporting or contributing to the management of individuals with disabilities.
• oImplementation of rehabilitation programmes.
• oExperience of providing group activity programs.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a community setting/lone working
• Previous experience of working with patients after stroke
• Experience of supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of compromised functional ability.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates values compatible with MPFT values and behaviours.
• Commitment to working across 7 days to support consistent rehabilitation ethos
• Shows effective communication in a range of environments.
• Able to work in a team effectively

Desirable

• Able to accept feedback and demonstrate awareness of own development needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 or above qualification (e.g. NVQ III, QCF 2) or equivalent
• GCSE English and Maths grade c / level 4 or above or Functional English and Maths level 2.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent CPD activity
• Willingness to study / complete relevant training courses

Person Specification Experience Essential oWorking as part of a team oWorking in a care environment oSupporting or contributing to the management of individuals with disabilities. oImplementation of rehabilitation programmes. oExperience of providing group activity programs. Ability to manage time effectively. Desirable Previous experience of working in a community setting/lone working Previous experience of working with patients after stroke Experience of supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impact of compromised functional ability. Working in a multidisciplinary team. Personal Attributes Essential Demonstrates values compatible with MPFT values and behaviours. Commitment to working across 7 days to support consistent rehabilitation ethos Shows effective communication in a range of environments. Able to work in a team effectively Desirable Able to accept feedback and demonstrate awareness of own development needs. Qualifications Essential Level 2 or above qualification (e.g. NVQ III, QCF 2) or equivalent GCSE English and Maths grade c / level 4 or above or Functional English and Maths level 2. Desirable Evidence of recent CPD activity Willingness to study / complete relevant training courses

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Integrated Community Stroke Service

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Integrated Community Stroke Service

High Lane

Burslem

ST6 7AG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)