Mental Health Nurse - Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service
Band 5
Main area Staff Nurse - Rehabilitation Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: 37.5 hours a week Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Inpatient shifts cover a 24 hour period. Shift times are 07:00-19:30, and 19:00-07:30) Job ref 246-ESU8352013
Site Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service Town Ipswich Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Gross per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.
Job overview
The Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service (SRRS) is a specialist 10-bed mixed-gender inpatient rehabilitation ward based in Ipswich. We support people with complex and enduring mental health needs to achieve meaningful recovery, maximise their independence and successfully transition back into their communities.
We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and recovery-focused Mental Health Nurse who shares our belief that every person has the potential to progress, develop new skills and work towards a fulfilling life beyond hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that values therapeutic relationships, person-centred care and the positive difference that rehabilitation can make.
As a nurse within SRRS, you'll be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Workers. We support patients to achieve individual recovery goals, whether that involves developing daily living skills, managing physical and mental health needs, accessing education or employment opportunities, strengthening community connections or preparing for discharge.
Main duties of the job
Acting as a Primary Nurse for a defined group of patients, developing therapeutic relationships and coordinating high-quality, person-centred care planning in partnership with patients, families, carers and the wider MDT.
Supporting patients to develop the skills and confidence required for successful community living, promoting independence.
Leading and contributing to recovery-focused interventions that enable patients to move through stages of rehabilitation and towards less restrictive environments where appropriate.
Preparing for and participating in multidisciplinary reviews, CPA meetings, ward rounds and discharge planning processes, ensuring patients are actively involved in decisions about their care and treatment.
Administering, dispensing and managing medication safely in accordance with Trust policy and professional standards, including supporting patients through graded medication self-administration programmes.
Undertaking comprehensive nursing assessments including mental health assessments, risk assessments and physical health monitoring, whilst ensuring physical health needs are identified and addressed alongside mental health recovery.
Delivering evidence-based interventions and facilitating therapeutic groups that promote recovery, wellbeing, emotional regulation, independent living skills and community integration.
Maintaining accurate, timely and high-quality clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our service recently achieved a Good CQC rating, reflecting the commitment and professionalism of our team. We are proud of what we have achieved and are continuing to build on this success through ongoing quality improvement and our ambition to progress towards AIMS Rehabilitation Accreditation.
At SRRS, we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where people feel valued, listened to and empowered to contribute ideas. You will receive regular management and clinical supervision, access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, and support to develop your career within mental health rehabilitation and the wider Trust.
As a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse within the Suffolk Rehabilitation and Recovery Service (SRRS), you will play a key role in supporting people with complex psychosis to progress on their recovery journey and achieve greater independence. You will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care within a specialist inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Please see attached job description which includes person specification and criteria for the job listed.
Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.
Person specification
Experience
- Previous experience of working with people with mental health needs
Qualification
- Nursing degree or equivalent RN(MH)
- Mentorship qualification or willingness to undertake training
Skills
- Ability to work regularly unsupervised
- Good verbal and written skills
- ability to supervise others
knowledge
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
- Working knowledge /application of the Mental Health Act 1983
other
- Flexibility of duty and hours over a 24hr 7 day a week period
- Fitness to undergo PMA training and perform full duties of post and remain trained in techniques, as required by role.
Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post may be 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 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
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