Staff Nurse
Job Description
If you’re looking for a role where your voice matters and your work truly impacts lives, Falmer Ward offers the perfect environment. Join a compassionate and forward-thinking team delivering high-quality acute mental health care, where collaboration, respect, and recovery are at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you’re newly qualified or an experienced nurse ready for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to grow in a supportive NHS setting.
About Falmer Ward & Mill View Hospital
Falmer Ward is a 20-bed mixed acute mental health ward, part of a wider hospital that includes five wards and a dedicated place of safety. Together, we provide comprehensive care for individuals experiencing acute mental health needs.
What Sets Us Apart
- A strong, unified team culture—one hospital, one team
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Leadership that listens, values feedback, and encourages innovation
- A shared commitment to staff wellbeing and patient recovery
Your Role as a Staff Nurse
As a Staff Nurse in an acute mental health setting, you will play a key role in supporting patients through their recovery journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred care
- Build therapeutic relationships that support recovery
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Contribute to care planning and risk assessment
- Support quality improvement initiatives and service development
- Promote a safe and respectful environment for patients and staff
Opportunities for All Experience Levels
We welcome applications from:
Newly Qualified Nurses
Our Preceptorship Academy provides a structured and supportive transition from student to registered nurse, helping you build confidence and clinical skills.
Experienced Nurses
Take the next step in your career with opportunities to expand your expertise, contribute to service improvement, and take on leadership responsibilities.
A Culture Built on Care and Collaboration
At Mill View, we believe in supporting each other just as much as we support our patients. Our team values are simple but powerful:
“To listen and to look after each other while creating a safe space for everyone. Let’s be brave, curious, and creative together—and be proud of what we achieve.”
You’ll be part of a workplace where:
- Your ideas and feedback are encouraged
- Open communication is valued
- Staff and service users work together to shape services
- Everyone plays a role in leadership and decision-making
Commitment to Excellence in Mental Health Care
We are dedicated to delivering outstanding care through continuous improvement. Our approach includes:
- Partnering with patients, carers, and families
- Driving innovation in mental health services
- Maintaining high standards in patient safety and experience
- Embedding a culture of learning and development
Our efforts are reflected in our Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating—‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for caring—with 82% of staff confirming that patient care is our top priority.
Flexible Working That Works for You
We understand the importance of work-life balance and actively support flexible working options, including:
- Part-time roles
- Flexible start and finish times
- Alternative working patterns where possible
If it works for you and the role, we’ll do our best to make it happen.
Why Join Us?
- Work within a highly supportive, clinically led team
- Be part of a respected NHS Mental Health Trust
- Access ongoing training and career development
- Contribute to meaningful change in patient care
- Join a culture that values compassion, teamwork, and innovation
Apply or Learn More
If you’d like an informal conversation about the role, we’d love to hear from you.
Ricky Asante
Ward Manager
eugenericky.asante1@nhs.net
Make a Difference Every Day
Join Falmer Ward and become part of a team that’s redefining mental health nursing—where care, collaboration, and courage come together to create lasting impact.
