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Staff Nurse - Newton Ward
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 350-MHC8222938
Job summary
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 millionpeople across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learningdisability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. Wesupport our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future servicestogether. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the serviceswe provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality, evidence based care within the Mental Health Care Division for service users and their carers withininpatient and community services.o To carry out your duties as a practitioner under the supervision of a mentor.o To function as an associate nurse/named nurse/care coordinator/ to service users assisting in assessment, planning andevaluation and review of care, within a recovery focused model of care.o Where appropriate, to take part in a 24 hour system of rostering including internal rotation.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per anum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
350-MHC8222938
Job locations
Newton Ward, Clock View Hospital
2a Oak House Park
Walton, Liverpool
L9 1EP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Newton Ward is a 12 bedded Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (PICU) .This is a specialist service that ward supports patients when they are at their most acutely unwell.
We offer person centred psychology and also the opportunity to work along side psychology supporting service users to complete safety planswhich help identify coping strategies and ways to manage their symptoms.We work with occupational therapists completing ward and off ward based assessments to ensure that when a service user has completed theirrecovery that they receive the support they require on discharge.Newton ward has worked closely with the centre for perfect care offering a least restrictive approach and no force first environment that enablespatients to develop positive and trusting relationships with the staff on the ward. Allowing them a familiar and comfortable environment during therecovery process.
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, completing venepuncture and ECG training becoming familiar with identifying physicalhealth needs in addition to a service users mental health needs.
There are also multiple opportunities to engage in further training such as Arrive, STRIVE, THRIVE and post graduate certification inpsychological interventions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Newton Ward is a 12 bedded Intensive Psychiatric Care Unit (PICU) .This is a specialist service that ward supports patients when they are at their most acutely unwell.
We offer person centred psychology and also the opportunity to work along side psychology supporting service users to complete safety planswhich help identify coping strategies and ways to manage their symptoms.We work with occupational therapists completing ward and off ward based assessments to ensure that when a service user has completed theirrecovery that they receive the support they require on discharge.Newton ward has worked closely with the centre for perfect care offering a least restrictive approach and no force first environment that enablespatients to develop positive and trusting relationships with the staff on the ward. Allowing them a familiar and comfortable environment during therecovery process.
You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, completing venepuncture and ECG training becoming familiar with identifying physicalhealth needs in addition to a service users mental health needs.
There are also multiple opportunities to engage in further training such as Arrive, STRIVE, THRIVE and post graduate certification inpsychological interventions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification by RMN
Desirable
- Degree
- Evidence of post registration study
- Approved training in phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems
- A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: Effective Care Co ordination, Care Planning and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit, Health & safety/risk management mental health act
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision.
Desirable
- Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Possess good listening and negotiation skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
- Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
- Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
- Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
- Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate professional qualification by RMN
Desirable
- Degree
- Evidence of post registration study
- Approved training in phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a range of people with mental health problems
- A demonstrated understanding of Equality and Human Rights
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge base regarding: Effective Care Co ordination, Care Planning and evaluation, Quality and clinical audit, Health & safety/risk management mental health act
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of the Code of Conduct and the nurse's responsibility to identify gaps in their knowledge base.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the concepts of mentorship, preceptorship and supervision.
Desirable
- Appreciate the process of standard setting and audit.
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively.
- Possess good listening and negotiation skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement - committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
- Accountability - taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
- Respect - how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
- Enthusiasm - demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
- Support - actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
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
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newton Ward, Clock View Hospital
2a Oak House Park
Walton, Liverpool
L9 1EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newton Ward, Clock View Hospital
2a Oak House Park
Walton, Liverpool
L9 1EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)