Newly Qualified Staff Nurse

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team as a Mental Health Nurse at Moor Croft Ward

Are you a passionate, newly qualified mental health nurse eager to make a meaningful impact? Foss Park Hospital’s Moor Croft Ward is seeking dedicated individuals like you to become part of our supportive team. Here, we prioritize patient-centered care, giving you the resources and time to truly enhance lives daily.

If you are a student nurse set to qualify and register within the next three months, we’d love to hear from you! We offer comprehensive training and a structured preceptorship program designed to boost your skills and confidence in this rewarding field.

At our core, we’re all about fostering collaboration and building a positive work environment where everyone thrives.

What You Will Be Doing

Your day-to-day will focus on enhancing the well-being of individuals facing mental health challenges. You’ll help reduce the effects of their conditions by providing top-notch, recovery-oriented services.

Key aspects include:

• Showing genuine empathy while addressing patient needs.
• Taking full professional responsibility for care, including various therapeutic and clinical tasks.
• Serving as the primary nurse for assigned patients.
• Guiding and mentoring team members, including supporting student nurses.
• Overseeing daily ward operations.
• Upholding a respectful image of mental health services across the Trust and beyond.

A Closer Look at Moor Croft Ward

This is an acute assessment unit for adults aged 65 and above dealing with functional mental health issues. Many patients transition smoothly back home after their stay.

Your primary tasks will involve:

• Ensuring patient dignity, privacy, and safety without compromise, including thorough risk assessments.
• Complying with key laws like the Mental Health Act and
• Mental Capacity Act. For more details on these, check the official UK legislation here: Mental Health Act.
• Spotting and addressing any signs of potential harm to protect vulnerable individuals.
• Upholding top professional standards at all times.
• Collaborating with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to plan and deliver evidence-based care.
• Evaluating needs and providing timely, suitable interventions.
• Handling medication safely, from storage to administration.

Our MDT brings together experts in medicine, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language, dietetics, and physical health. This allows for thorough, personalized assessments. Daily team huddles and discussions ensure a well-rounded approach, focusing on effective treatment, management, and early discharge planning.

Why Choose Us?

As part of Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), you’ll access outstanding growth opportunities. We’ve built strong ties with local universities for ongoing training. Whether you’re interested in advanced clinical skills, leadership, or management, we support post-graduate studies to help shape your career. Our Talent Management and Workforce Development Team is here to guide your future path, aligning with our dedication to excellent leadership and community care.

This position is in a dynamic inpatient setting for up to 18 patients, where you’ll deliver tailored, high-quality support in partnership with patients, families, and the MDT, always adhering to best practices.

For full details on responsibilities and requirements, please review the job description and person specification to confirm you fit the criteria.

What We are Looking For

Qualifications (Essential):

• Active registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) as RNMH or RNLD (or RNSC for CAMHS roles; RGN if applicable note if open to general nurses).
• Commitment to becoming a practice assessor/mentor within an agreed period.
• Completion of clinical supervisor training within your initial six months.
• Proof of ongoing professional development.

Knowledge (Essential):

• Solid grasp of evidence-based practices in your specialty.
• Familiarity with laws such as the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Knowledge of safeguarding protocols and how to apply them.
• Expertise in clinical risk assessment and management.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
• Strong skills in medication management, including injections.

Skills and Experience (Essential):

• Effectively share complex, sensitive info with patients, families, and the MDT.
• Thrive in a team setting.
• Handle lead professional or care coordinator duties after probation.
• Manage your schedule and priorities efficiently.
• Organize ward or team activities.
• Inspire and collaborate positively with colleagues.
• Deliver training and supervision after probation.
• Apply trained physical intervention methods when needed.
• Embrace a recovery-centered mindset.

Important Notes

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions) Order. We’ll submit for a check to review any prior convictions.

We welcome applications from those needing Skilled Worker sponsorship. All candidates are considered equally. Visit the UK Visas and Immigration site for more info: UK Visas and Immigration. Note that from April 6, 2017, entry clearance applicants must provide criminal record certificates from countries resided in for 12+ months in the last decade (applies to adult dependents too). See guidance on overseas criminal records checks here.

You must hold current UK professional registration. Learn more via the NHS Careers site.

Job Details

• Posted: January 15, 2026
• Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
  Band: 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Part-time
• Reference: 346-NYM-076-25-A
• Location: Foss Park Hospital, Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA

About the Employer

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Foss Park Hospital
Haxby Road
York
YO31 8TA
Visit our website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/
Ready to apply? We’re excited to welcome you aboard!