Band 5 Staff Nurse - Weston-Super-Mare

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Dune Ward, part of Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, delivers specialist dementia assessment and treatment for older adults with complex needs. The role involves supporting assessment, care planning and delivery of meaningful therapeutic interventions in a compassionate, recovery-focused environment.

The post emphasises person-centered care, collaboration with MDT colleagues and safe, least restrictive practices to improve patient outcomes and families' experience throughout

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring and committed to improving patient outcomes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about dementia care and older adult mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with dementia and complex needs.
• Promote person-centred, recovery-focused and least restrictive care.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive care plans and risk assessments.
• Administer medications safely and per policies.
• Monitor physical and mental health and escalate concerns.
• Support patients with distress, agitation and BPSD.
• Maintain accurate clinical records.
• Lead and coordinate shifts when required.
• Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds and discharge planning.

Job description

Job overview

Dune Ward is a specialist dementia assessment and treatment ward providing high-quality, person-centred care for older adults living with dementia and complex mental health needs. Our multidisciplinary team is passionate about delivering compassionate, therapeutic, and recovery-focused care in a safe and supportive environment.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families by supporting assessment, treatment, care planning, and the delivery of meaningful therapeutic interventions.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are compassionate, caring, and committed to improving patient outcomes.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Are passionate about dementia care and older adult mental health.
• Can demonstrate professionalism, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Share our commitment to providing outstanding patient care.

Join Dune Ward and become part of a dedicated team making a meaningful difference every day. Together, we strive to provide exceptional dementia care while supporting patients and their families through their journey.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with dementia and complex mental health needs.

Promote person-centred, recovery-focused, and least restrictive care at all times.

Develop and maintain comprehensive care plans and risk assessments.

Administer medications safely and in accordance with Trust policies and NMC standards.

Monitor both physical and mental health, escalating concerns appropriately.

Support patients experiencing distress, agitation, behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and other mental health presentations.

Maintain accurate, timely, and legally compliant clinical records.

Lead and coordinate shifts when required, ensuring safe and effective ward functioning.

Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, ward rounds, discharge planning, and reviews.