Staff Nurse - Aspen

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 role
• Career development, including access to psychological therapies training and therapy skills
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing service
• Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
• A 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

Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesProfessional Duties? To be actively involved in the development of team nursing on the Adult In-patient ward, assuming the role and responsibility of a named nurse by assessing, planning and implementing programmes of nursing care for individual patientswithin your allocated team.? In collaboration with patients develop individual care plans and refer onto other agencies as needed.? Involve families/carers, were appropriate, throughout the admission pathway in the development of treatment packages, being mindful of their educational needs and level of support. ? To evaluate and modify nursing care in accordance with the Care Programme Approach and facilitate the developing discharge plans.? To actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to clinical decisions regarding clients in your care.? To manage caseloads effectively, making the best use of time and resources. ? To ensure that any unresolved issues for clients and their relatives/carers are identified and referred to the appropriate personnel.? To keep accurate and timely professional records of nursing care, ensuring confidentiality is maintained.? To assist in the development of service standards and clinical audit.? To participate in development and implementation of new initiatives, incorporating researched based practices.? To participate in clinical supervision.

About us

Why choose Pennine Care?

• Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England - NHS Staff Survey 2024
• A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
• A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
• A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
• A 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.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

311-O759-26

Job locations

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Oldham Hospital, Parklands House, Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Job 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.

Job 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

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
• Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare.
• Care Planning and Management

Desirable

• Clinical Risk Management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within mental health setting
• Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Experience of admission and discharge process
• Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence Based Practice.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent Inter-personal Skills
• Ability to negotiate constructively.
• Care Planning and Management.

Desirable

• Managing Violence and Aggression Skills
• De-escalation of violence and aggression.
• IT Skills

Motivation and Attitude

Essential

• Willingness to learn.
• Self Starter
• Calm Relaxed manner.

Desirable

• Can work on own initiative.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
• Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare.
• Care Planning and Management

Desirable

• Clinical Risk Management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within mental health setting
• Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Experience of admission and discharge process
• Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence Based Practice.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent Inter-personal Skills
• Ability to negotiate constructively.
• Care Planning and Management.

Desirable

• Managing Violence and Aggression Skills
• De-escalation of violence and aggression.
• IT Skills

Motivation and Attitude

Essential

• Willingness to learn.
• Self Starter
• Calm Relaxed manner.

Desirable

• Can work on own initiative.

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Oldham Hospital, Parklands House, Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pennine Care NHS FT

Address

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Oldham Hospital, Parklands House, Rochdale Road

Oldham

OL1 2JH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job 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.

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• The Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice.
• Legislation relating to discharge and aftercare.
• Care Planning and Management

Desirable

• Clinical Risk Management.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within mental health setting
• Experience of working within Multi-Disciplinary Team
• Experience of admission and discharge process
• Experience of working within framework of Care Planning Approach

Desirable

• Previous experience of working on an acute Mental Health ward

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence Based Practice.
• Communication Skills
• Excellent Inter-personal Skills
• Ability to negotiate constructively.
• Care Planning and Management.

Desirable

• Managing Violence and Aggression Skills
• De-escalation of violence and aggression.
• IT Skills

Motivation and Attitude

Essential

• Willingness to learn.
• Self Starter
• Calm Relaxed manner.

Desirable

• Can work on own initiative.