Company: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Darlington, UK
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 a year
About the Job
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Staff Nurse (Mental Health) for Oak Ward, an inpatient unit at West Park Hospital in Darlington. Both experienced Registered Nurses and newly registered nurses can apply. Student nurses who will register within the next 3 months are also welcome. The Trust offers full training and a preceptorship programme to help new nurses build confidence.
Oak Ward is an acute assessment ward for people aged 65 and over who are living with functional mental illness. Many patients go home with support after leaving the ward.
Visa Sponsorship
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route. Sponsorship is only possible if you meet the visa requirements, so please check your eligibility before applying. Applications from people who need sponsorship are welcome and are considered along with all other applications.
Overseas applicants may also need a criminal record certificate from each country where they have lived for 12 months or more in the last 10 years. Adult dependants have the same requirement.
Job Overview
Job Title: Staff Nurse - Inpatient (Mental Health)
Employer: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Workplace: West Park Hospital, Edward Pease Way, Darlington, DL2 2TS
Pay Band: Band 5 (Agenda for Change)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Date Posted: 23 October 2026
Reference Number: 346-DDM-068-26
Your Responsibilities
Help people with mental ill health recover by delivering excellent, compassionate care.
Take professional responsibility for patient care, including a range of clinical and therapeutic work.
Act as the named nurse for your patients.
Support the development of colleagues and guide student nurses.
Help run the ward day to day.
Protect patients' dignity, privacy and safety, and assess risk.
Work within the Mental Capacity Act and the Mental Health Act.
Spot signs of harm and make sure patients are safeguarded.
Plan and deliver evidence-based care together with patients, families and the wider team.
Give and store medicines safely.
Your Team
You will work with doctors, psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians and physical health staff. Daily team meetings keep care joined up and help plan each patient's discharge from the start.
Requirements
Current NMC registration (RNMH or RNLD). UK professional registration is required.
Willingness to become a recognised practice assessor or mentor in an agreed timescale.
Trained as a Clinical Supervisor within the 6-month probation period.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience working with people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.
Experience in a person-centred therapeutic setting and in a multi-disciplinary team.
Experience working with service users, families, carers and other agencies.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, clinical risk and clinical governance.
Confident knowledge of medicines management, including giving injections.
Career Development
The Trust has strong links with local universities. It supports postgraduate study, clinical skills training and leadership courses, which can lead to senior roles.
About the Employer
The Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby, from prevention to crisis and specialist care.
Important Notes
The job requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The advert may close early if many applications are received, so apply as soon as you can.
Check the official job description and person specification on the employer's site before applying.
