Staff Nurse

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health trust in the UK is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their older adults ward. The role involves acting as a named nurse for specific patients, leading a team, and collaborating with mental health professionals. Candidates should have experience in mental health care, particularly working with dementia patients. The trust is committed to providing first-class care and values its employees. This position offers opportunities for professional development in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Commitment to inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Experience in mental health settings.
• Understanding of dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Act as a named nurse responsible for care assessment and planning.
• Deliver nursing care without direct supervision.
• Lead a team of associate nurses and nursing assistants.
• Collaborate with the mental health team.
• Contribute to the leadership of the ward environment.

Skills

Patient care

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Leadership

Mental health knowledge

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us on our older adults ward, specialising in the care of adults experiencing mental health conditions, including dementia. We provide 24 hour care within our purpose built assessment and therapy unit, working within a multidisciplinary approach that optimises each individual recovery. We are a vibrant ward with an MDT focussed pathway including non pharmacological approaches. We are activity driven and promote person centred care which supports both our clients and their carers.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will act as a named nurse, and is responsible for the risk assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care needs for agreed patients.
• The post holder will deliver appropriate nursing care without direct supervision.
• The post holder will lead a team of associate nurses and nursing assistants.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with the whole mental health team.
• The post holder will contribute to professional and managerial leadership to ensure that the ward environment is satisfactory to maintain the physical and mental well being of patients and staff.
• The post holder will alert the ward manager of potential staffing difficulties and provide short- term cover in the absence of more senior ward staff.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more