Staff Nurse - Inpatient inDarlington inDarlington PUBLISHED
WED 15 JAN 2025
Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
PERMANENT
HOLISTIC MENTAL HEALTH NHS NMC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with mental ill health, promoting their recovery and well-being.
Engagement in a collaborative team environment, working alongside diverse professionals such as doctors, psychologists, and occupational therapists.
Responsibility of being a named nurse, providing dedicated attention and care to patients, fostering strong nurse-patient relationships.
Possibility to mentor and support student nurses, contributing to their development and growth in the nursing profession.
Involvement in comprehensive assessments and planning of evidence-based care tailored to individual patient needs.
Commitment to maintaining high professional standards, dignity, and safety for patients, ensuring quality care delivery.
The Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse to join the Oak Ward team in Darlington. Candidates must have NMC registration and completed their preceptorship. The role focuses on enhancing the lives of older patients with functional mental illnesses through compassionate care, clinical interventions, and active participation in a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include acting as the named nurse for patients, facilitating the development of team members, managing daily ward operations, and ensuring patient safety and dignity.
The Oak Ward caters to individuals aged 65 and above, emphasizing evidence-based care, risk assessment, and adherence to mental health legislation. The staff nurse will collaborate closely with a diverse team of professionals to provide comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions, with a focus on planning for patients' discharge. This position is ideal for an enthusiastic nurse passionate about mental health and teamwork, committed to delivering high-quality services to promote patient recovery.
The Oak Ward caters to individuals aged 65 and above, emphasizing evidence-based care, risk assessment, and adherence to mental health legislation. The staff nurse will collaborate closely with a diverse team of professionals to provide comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions, with a focus on planning for patients' discharge. This position is ideal for an enthusiastic nurse passionate about mental health and teamwork, committed to delivering high-quality services to promote patient recovery.
Oak ward are looking for an enthusiastic Mental Health Nurse to join their team.
This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.
We are passionate about teamwork and in creating a great place to work.
This role includes
- Improving the lives of those with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through delivery of excellent services to promote recovery.
- To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients
- To be professionally accountable and responsible for patient care, undertaking a range of clinical/therapeutic interventions.
- Acting as named nurse to patients
- To facilitate the development of others with in the team and to support student nurses
- To be responsible for the day to day running of the ward
- To promote at all times a positive image of mental health services for other people and the wider Trust
Oak ward is an acute assessment ward for people aged 65 years and older who are experiencing functional mental illness, many of which are supported home on their discharge from the ward.
Main duties include:
- Maintaining patients dignity, privacy and safety at all times. Assessing risk
- Adhering to mental capacity and mental health act.
- Recognising potential signs of harm and ensuring patients are safeguarded.
- Maintaining high professional standards.
- Delivering and planning evidenced based care in collaboration with the patient, families and wider MDT.
- Assessing patient need and delivering appropriate and timely interventions.
- Safe administration and storage of medicines.
The MDT team consists of medical staff, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech and language services, dietetics and physical health care, due to this we are able to offer a comprehensive assessment of each patient and their individual needs.
Daily MDT report outs and discussions aid the holistic approach to our care on Roseberry and contribute to the effective treatment and management of each patient, whilst considering discharge planning throughout their in-patient journey.
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Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details: Violet Denham-Ferguson - Clinical Lead
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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