Staff Nurse | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scunthorpe is seeking a registered nurse to take professional responsibility for an identified group of patients. The role involves delivering evidence-based care, leading a team of healthcare assistants, and ensuring a respectful and collaborative environment for patients and staff. Ideal candidates should be passionate about providing first-class care and committed to inclusive practices. Opportunities for development and a supportive learning culture are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Professional responsibility as a named nurse for an identified group of patients.
• Ability to deliver effective evidence-based clinical care without direct supervision.
• Capability to lead a team in delivering effective evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the wellbeing of patients and staff.
• Devise and implement individualized strategies of care.
• Participate in the development of recovery focused inpatient service.

Job description

• To take professional responsibility as a named nurse for an identified group of patients.
• To assist in providing an environment that is satisfactory to maintain the physical and mental wellbeing of patients and staff.
• To deliver appropriate and effective evidence based clinical care without direct supervision.
• To actively support and participate in the provision of joint Health and Social Care Services/interventions, ensuring co-operation and collaboration at all times.
• To ensure everyone has their right to be treated with respect and have their values and beliefs maintained and that they receive care that maintains their privacy and dignity
• To lead a team of Associate Nurses and Healthcare Assistants in delivering continuous effective evidence-based care.
• To carry out comprehensive assessment including risk assessment with patients on admission to the area and at appropriate intervals thereafter.
• To devise and implement individual strategies of care in conjunction with the patient, carer/family and members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate, regularly evaluating and modifying the strategy as required.
• To provide a high standard of care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• To understand the principles of, and contribute to, the facilitation of a consistent and effective approach to the nursing process and care programme approach and complete the documentation to the required standard.
• To carry out clinical procedures in relation to effective patient care and contribute to the training of junior staff in these procedures as appropriate.
• To actively participate in the Trust observation/engagement policy and be aware of the patients whereabouts if required, at all times.
• To actively participate and contribute to the development, provision and facilitation of the overall Trust service plan and in particular the development of a modern and progressive recovery focussed inpatient service within the quality assurance frameworks.
• To respect the rights of the individual service users and their families, embracing values, spiritual beliefs and customs in accordance with the NMC code of conduct.

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:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

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


This advert closes on Friday 15 Aug 2025