Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a B6 RGN to our Primary Health department which serves the population of patients within our Forensic Medium Secure hospital in Rotherham.
You will lead a small team of primary health staff in delivering evidence based primary health care to our patients day to day and providing support and guidance to our mental health nursing teams in ensuring robust physical health care plans and support is in place. You will be facilitating clinics with external clinicians and sharing information both outwardly and internally to ensure all patients physical health needs are met in a timely manner. You will be expected to ensure there is good governance around the teams performance and output.
You will be working for a large NHS trust as part of their Forensic Care Group and in 1 of 4 Forensic regional secure units. Your continued professional development is complimented with an extensive training and induction package with lots of shared learning and development opportunities within the trust.
Other benefits will include our NHS pension scheme, free on site parking and the free use of our multigym, sports hall and swimming pool.Informal visits and enquires are encouraged. Please contact Leonie Belk for further information on 01709 870831 or leonie.belk@nottshc.nhs.uk
PLEASE NOTE; THIS VACANCY IS BASED IN ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Interviews will be held on 22 July 2026
Main duties of the job
Wathwood Hospital is a purpose-built, 78 bed adult, male, medium secure hospital in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Located in its own grounds and surrounded by open countryside and woods, it caters for those aged between 18 and 65 who require assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties in a secure environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated nurse to join our primary healthcare team, in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients.
Applicants will need to:
Have excellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamBe committed to providing the highest standards of carePromote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling
We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing support, skills and development needed to succeed. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team.
This role requires a registered general nurse to lead and work as part of a team delivering care to patients within Wathwood Hospital.
You will provide leadership to the psychical healthcare team by maintaining professional standards and ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures, to ensure the delivery of high quality care.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the continual improvement of the physical healthcare service.
Contribute to the Clinical Governance agenda and apply risk management systems.
Participate in relevant research and audit activity.
Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of physical healthcare for patients.
Use own initiative to solve problems and respond effectively to issues within the department.
Respond to healthcare emergencies within Wathwood in accordance with the Trust's and local policies and procedures.
Provide a triage service and clinical interventions, recognising environmental limitations and the need for appropriate referral, assessment and transfer of patients who require care within wider NHS provision.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registered nurse, RGN
- Professional knowledge at Degree level or equivalent level of skill acquired through experience appropriate to the post
Desirable
- Relevant Diploma / Degree
- Immediate Life Support provider qualification, up to date
Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant area e.g. Tissue Viability, Chronic Disease/ Long term conditions management/Medical Emergencies.
Desirable
- Interest in specific and related field eg research, clinical audit
Experience
Essential
- Experience of triaging of patients with a range of clinical conditions
- Experience of long-term Conditions management
- Experience of supervising and appraising staff
- Experience of working with other organisations
- Current and up to date experience and specialist knowledge of managing physical health and public health issues
Desirable
- Experience of close working relationships with a variety of statutory agencies and other external organisations
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of political drivers e.g. NHS Agenda, national service frameworks, service delivery against performance targets
Desirable
- A developing knowledge of physical and mental healthcare in medium secure forensic setting
Skills
Essential
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- IT skills including Word, Excel and electronic patient record systems
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload
- Competently skilled in venepuncture and cannulation
- Ability to supervise and act as a mentor to unregistered members of the team
- Respond to Medical Emergencies
- Presentation skills
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to travel to other areas within a wide geographical area to attend meetings, etc within, and external to the Trust
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wathwood Hospital
Gipsy Green Lane, Wath upon Dearne
ROTHERHAM
S63 7TQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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