Staff Nurse | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Rotherham is seeking passionate individuals to join their older adults ward. The role involves assessing and implementing care for older adults, focusing on mental health conditions like dementia. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a commitment to working with older adults. This position offers the opportunity to develop care plans in a multidisciplinary setting and be part of a vibrant and supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passionate about working with older adults.
• Excellent knowledge of the MHA/MCA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment and implementation of care using a MDT approach.
• Conduct appropriate clinical risk assessments.
• Provide advice and guidance in decision-making for care planning.
• Oversee admission, assessment, treatment, and discharge.
• Develop care plans as a named nurse.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 over view 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

• Excellent communication skills
• 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 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/

What we offer and how to apply

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: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025