Job Description

STAFF NURSES - RAMPTON HOSPITAL
38,049-44,796 per annum (inclusive of high secure allowance)
Rampton Hospital is one of three high secure hospitals in England and Wales, with three national services. With long term support and relationship building at the forefront of what we do, if you want to make a difference to our patients lives and work in High Secure Forensics this is the role for you.
We are seeking to recruit Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses who can start in the role in January 2026 to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital, continuing to offer assessment, risk management, care, and treatment to aid recovery and step down to lesser conditions of security.
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Previous applicants need not apply
Due to anticipated high volumes this advert may close early
Main duties of the job
We are the only hospital in the country to provide high secure care to patients who are women, who are deaf or who have Learning Disabilities, alongside our Mental Health and Personality Disorder treatment pathways.
Rampton Hospital has 24 wards offering comprehensive assessment and recovery focused individualised care and treatment packages for patients who experience a mental health disorder, personality disorder or learning disabilities combined with a history of offending behaviour.
We are looking for nurses to join our teams, in a challenging but rewarding role, to help reduce risk and make a difference to the lives of our patients.
Therefore, applicants will need to

• The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Deliver high quality nursing care with a compassionate and caring attitude within a High Secure setting
• Be committed and motivated to providing innovative care
• Promote 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 the support, skills and development needed to succeed. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team, a developing staff voice group and a robust preceptorship package.
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
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) (+7,000 HS Allowance)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
186-1145-25-FS
Job locations
Rampton Hospital
Retford
DN22 0PD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role as a Registered Nurse would include:
Planning, implementing, promoting and evaluating safe, creative and effective treatment plans in collaboration with the patients diverse needs, their carers and other professionals.
Interventions will be evidence based and designed to reduce stress and anxiety, manage risk and aid recovery.
Maintaining accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.Responsible for the safe monitoring, management and administration of medication as required by Trust policy.
Being aware of and apply the principles of Infection Prevention and Control and to comply with policy, procedure and guidance.
Obtaining and interpreting physical Healthcare observations.
Demonstrating and being responsible for the safe application of relevant, up-to-date legislation including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty, safeguarding etc
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. Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role as a Registered Nurse would include:
Planning, implementing, promoting and evaluating safe, creative and effective treatment plans in collaboration with the patients diverse needs, their carers and other professionals.
Interventions will be evidence based and designed to reduce stress and anxiety, manage risk and aid recovery.
Maintaining accurate, timely and relevant clinical records both written and computerised. To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records.Responsible for the safe monitoring, management and administration of medication as required by Trust policy.
Being aware of and apply the principles of Infection Prevention and Control and to comply with policy, procedure and guidance.
Obtaining and interpreting physical Healthcare observations.
Demonstrating and being responsible for the safe application of relevant, up-to-date legislation including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty, safeguarding etc
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
Qualification
Essential

• Maintains current registration with the NMC
• Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Rampton Hospital and it's services.
• Demonstration of knowledge and learning related to High Secure Forensics
• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
• Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care

Training
Essential

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for banding

Desirable

• Specialist and area specific experience.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good written/oral communication skills
• Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
• Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
• IT skills

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements
Essential

• Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays)

Phsysical Requirements
Essential

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• Maintains current registration with the NMC
• Professional Qualification (Mental Health/Learning Disabilities/General) to degree level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Rampton Hospital and it's services.
• Demonstration of knowledge and learning related to High Secure Forensics
• Knowledge and understanding of current legislation and understanding of clinical risk assessments
• Knowledge of the nursing 6 c's

Desirable

• Awareness of national and local issues impacting of nursing care

Training
Essential

• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for banding

Desirable

• Specialist and area specific experience.

Skills
Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good written/oral communication skills
• Diplomatic, caring & sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
• Good skills in assessment intervention and evaluation of patients nursing care
• IT skills

Values and Behaviours
Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements
Essential

• Ability to work to meet the needs to the service (including unsocial hours and bank holidays)

Phsysical Requirements
Essential

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence reduction
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties

Skills Required