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Staff Nurse - Older Persons Care Unit (OPCU)


Company : Nottinghamshirehealthcare


Location : Nottingham, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Staff Nurse - Older Persons Care Unit (OPCU)Staff Nurse - Older Persons Care Unit (OPCU)2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are searching for enthusiastic and motivated staff nurses to join our Inpatient Services. We have individual specialised wards which provide care for patients over 65 years. Our dementia wards provide assessment and treatment for people of any age who have a Dementia diagnosis to enable a successful recovery back to the community or supported living environment. At present we have opportunities to work in either of these specialised areas.This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team within the acute care pathway. This role would be of significant interest to registered mental health nurses with a specific interest in physical and mental healthcare of older adults.We are looking for registered Mental Health Nurses who are driven to provide high quality care to patients, and their families with either a dementia diagnosis. You will assume the role of named nurse to allocated patients and be a central point in advocating for the best interests and care needs of your patient.We are looking for nurses who are approachable, compassionate and motivated with good communication skills and who excel at being part of a team.The role will include working alongside an experienced nursing, medical, psychology and allied health professional team to provide enhanced level of patient centred care aimed to support our patients in meeting their needs.You will become part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team with focus on assessment of need, treatment and recovery, while placing the service user and their families at the centre of care planning.You will have the opportunity to gain further training and experience working as a link nurse specialising in areas such as the Mental Health Act, physical health, and addiction.If you are driven to provide good quality care for vulnerable adults, if you believe in our Trusts fundamental standards then this is the opportunity for you.#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. 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 HealthWe 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 inclusivityThe 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 teamThe 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 commitmentFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard Johnson Job title: Service Manager Email address: Telephone number: 0115 969 1300 Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Registered Nurse” roles.Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 22 hours ago Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Practice Nurse Prescriber - Nottingham DivisionNottingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Coalville, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Clinical Nurse Specialist - Childrens Burns and PlasticsNottingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Sutton In Ashfield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Registered Veterinary Nurse - Procedure NurseDerby, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Carlton, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Derby, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 12 hours ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Carlton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Sutton In Ashfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Grantham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Arnold, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Clinical Lead Nurse (Band 7 – Service Manager)Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom 17 hours ago Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Nottingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Registered Nurse - Pre Assessment - Circle Health GroupNottingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Clinical Nurse Specialist - Childrens Burns and PlasticsNottingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Tollerton, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Sutton In Ashfield, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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