Band 5 Staff Nurse – Weston-Super-Mare: Sponsorship Available

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 31,049 to 37,796 £ / Year

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Job summary

Dune Ward is a specialist dementia assessment and treatment ward providing high-quality, person-centred care for older adults living with dementia and complex mental health needs. Our multidisciplinary team is passionate about delivering compassionate, therapeutic, and recovery-focused care in a safe and supportive environment.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families by supporting assessment, treatment, care planning, and the delivery of meaningful therapeutic interventions.

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Are compassionate, caring, and committed to improving patient outcomes.
  • Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Are passionate about dementia care and older adult mental health.
  • Can demonstrate professionalism, resilience, and a positive attitude.
  • Share our commitment to providing outstanding patient care.

Join Dune Ward and become part of a dedicated team making a meaningful difference every day. Together, we strive to provide exceptional dementia care while supporting patients and their families through their journey.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with dementia and complex mental health needs.

Promote person-centred, recovery-focused, and least restrictive care at all times.

Develop and maintain comprehensive care plans and risk assessments.

Administer medications safely and in accordance with Trust policies and NMC standards.

Monitor both physical and mental health, escalating concerns appropriately.

Support patients experiencing distress, agitation, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and other mental health presentations.

Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records.

Lead and coordinate shifts when required, ensuring safe and effective ward functioning.

Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, ward rounds, discharge planning, and reviews.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Mental Health Nursing Degree
  • NMC pin
  • Ability to maintain accurate, appropriate records
  • Knowledge of medication rounds and safe administration and disposal of drugs
  • De-escalation and listening skills
  • Able to communicate effectively and efficiently

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).

Closing Date: 15 November 2026

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