Band 5 Registered Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Nurses

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Registered Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Nurses to work in the Forensic Directorate service City and Hackney and Tower Hamlet at Mile End Hospital.

There are opportunities for newly qualified nurses, experienced nurses who are looking for a new challenge, or want to expand on your expertise. You'll have an opportunity to provide support when patients require specialist mental health input across clinical areas, follow your own career path and make a real impact on improving health and care.

It is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of visible and inclusive multi‑disciplinary professionals in providing high quality care to patients.

Please state "three reasons to shortlist me" in the first paragraph of the supporting statement in order to be considered for shortlisting.

• To co‑ordinate and provide care and treatment to an identified group of patients without direct supervision.
• To manage and organise work as required.
• Take responsibility for the development and delivery of evidence based practice, ensuring that it supports and reflects service user individual needs, Trust objectives and professional guidance.
• Contribute to the development of high quality evidence based in‑patient services in a changing health care environment.
• Contribute towards ensuring that the ward functions as an integral part of the Directorate's services.
• Effective communication with all relevant personnel both internal and external to the Trust.
• To practice within professional guidelines and promote professional practice in clinical area.
• To ensure continuous personal development through the utilisation of regular supervision, annual appraisal and training where appropriate, as part of the relocation scheme we presently have, the Trust could support you with offering up to £10,000 for removal and associated expenses. This is subject to change and terms and conditions apply.

If you use AI or other tools to assist in writing your job application, make sure you add your own personal touch—especially in the supporting information section. AI can make writing easier, but it doesn't fully understand the position you're applying for and might generate false or misleading information. Applications written only by AI often sound generic, and may not show your real skills, knowledge, or experience.

It's important to write your supporting statement in your own words. East London NHS Foundation Trust does not recommend relying only on AI, as it could negatively impact on your chance of success in the application process.

We carefully check applications to make sure no one has an unfair advantage, and we verify all references. At the interview, you'll be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure everything in your application is accurate. Please remember that using AI during the interview is not allowed.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving quality of life for all we serve. Our values are:
We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive — so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Join our CQC outstanding trust, by applying for one of our exciting Band 5 opportunities within our in‑patient wards. We offer a nationally recognised Preceptorship programme that is used as an example of regional excellence; with dedicated support to help you consolidate your knowledge and skills during the first six months of qualification and progress your career further. ELFT offer…