Job Description

Bodiam Ward at the Department of Psychiatry, Eastbourne District General Hospital, East Sussex are looking for a committed, positive, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 5 RMN Staff Nurse to work as part of a dedicated team of professionals that provides the highest standards of care and support to people with acute mental health needs. Bodiam Ward is an 18-bedded all-male ward



We are building a new hospital in Bexhill to replace our inpatient services at the Department of Psychiatry. This means that, if you are successful in your application, you will be asked to transfer to the new facilities when it opens in 2026



As a Staff Nurse you will have the opportunity to deliver patient-centred care supporting patients in their recovery. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team undertaking assessments of patients with complex mental health needs developing care and recovery plans in collaboration with the patients and their families/carers.



In conjunction with the team, you will assess and manage risks through assessment regularly reviewing and working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary teams.



You will act as a Primary Nurse providing clinical and managerial leadership on the ward, supervising junior staff and trainees and regularly taking charge of the clinical environment over a span of duty. We work closely with other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients.



We work flexibly in order to meet the needs of our 24-hour service, to include evening, nights and weekends. This brings increased pay rates



As a Mental Health Trust, Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.

Your benefits:

Access to a host of discount schemes including Blue Light Card Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays) Excellent NHS Pension Discounted Gym Memberships A position within a Trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.

In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team



You must be able to deliver a high standard of inpatient nursing care using excellent communication and relationship skills supporting patients, family and carers whilst providing clinical leadership to the team and acting as a primary nurse for patients on the ward.



You will be expected to carry out detailed assessments and risk assessment of patients developing care plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team; whilst monitoring, evaluating and modifying treatments to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of their treatment.



You will liaise and work alongside other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients whilst adopting a flexible approach to hours of duty meeting the needs of the service over a 24-hour period



See attached and Person Specification for full details