Staff Nurse

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rotherham is seeking a passionate Staff Nurse to join their new older adults ward. This role involves assessing and planning care using a multidisciplinary team approach, ensuring high standards of care for older adults experiencing mental health conditions. The ideal candidate will have a nursing qualification and relevant experience. This position promotes person-centered care in a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent standards of care independently and as part of a team.
• Recent experience in intended speciality.
• Clinical risk assessment experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care using a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach.
• Oversee admission, assessment, treatment, and discharge.
• Develop care plans as a named nurse.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for working with older adults

Knowledge of MHA/MCA

Education

Certificate, diploma or degree in mental health

RMN or equivalent

Job description

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 13 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us on our new older adults ward, specialising in the care of older 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.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for further assessment, planning implementation of care using a MDT approach.

Responsible for the appropriate clinical risk assessment of client within our care.

Providing effective advice, guidance and involvement in the decision making process alongside our clients and culminating in the development and overview of care planning with MDT support.

Responsible for overseeing admission, assessment, treatment and discharge for individuals within our care.

Responsible for the care and assessment of individuals as a named nurse and a development of a care plan within this role.

Skills and knowledge

An individual that can work to excellent standards both independently and as part of the team.

Passionate about working with older adults.

Excellent knowledge of the MHA/MCA.

About us

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 people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

Job responsibilities and Person Specification

Please note the key responsibilities and requirements for this role include:

• RMN or equivalent
• Certificate, diploma or degree in mental health
• Recent experience in intended speciality

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.