Staff Nurse (Maple Ward) | South West London and St George\'s Mental Health NHS Trust

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual for the pivotal role as Staff Nurse at our values-driven Trust. This is a unique opportunity for someone to help shape the future of mental health services while developing a career in a supportive and innovative environment that is committed to inclusion, equity and actively anti‑racist.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an innovative Short Stay mixed-gender Psychiatric Ward operating on a maximum 28‑day admission framework. The model integrates evidence-based approaches including robust gatekeeping processes, intensive multidisciplinary team (MDT) working, the Red to Green discharge facilitation approach and strong integration with Home Treatment Teams (HTT) for both admission prevention and early supported discharge.

We welcome both non-clinical staff and clinicians with experience, and those who are new to mental health. You will need to demonstrate you are forward thinking, proactive and excel at communication and relational skills. Championing patient‑centred care and collaboration with carers and families is critical to success in securing a position within the team.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ – we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti‑racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co‑produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

• Provide direct personal care to service users/patients without direct supervision and coordinate the care given by colleagues.
• Deliver high quality, safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence in compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.
• Lead the delivery of comprehensive service‑user assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person‑centred care in a collaborative way.
• Co‑ordinate a first‑class service that includes assessment and monitoring of physical health, maintaining service users’ rights, supervising junior staff and students, working collaboratively with the multi‑disciplinary team and maintaining a safe and therapeutic working environment and accurate records.

Band 5 nursing roles are only open to staff with a nursing registration obtained as a result of completing a qualification recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Registered Band 5 Nurse status is required.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Springfield University Hospital, Tooting – Our largest, 19‑ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150 m investment into two new world‑class mental health facilities. Springfield is close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.

This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026.