Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year Please note, for part time hours the salary will be pro rata.
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CLINICAL PATHWAY DEMENTIA FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH NHS ROLE MODEL
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced Mental Health Nurses to join their team as Staff Nurses on Brooker Ward, a 22-bedded unit dedicated to caring for patients with dementia and mental illness at St James' Hospital in Portsmouth. The role requires a motivated practitioner with a passion for older persons' mental health, focusing on delivering excellent care and treatment. Staff Nurses will be involved in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care programs, while also mentoring junior colleagues and students.
In this position, you will provide direct nursing care to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, apply clinical knowledge to evaluate care pathways, and contribute to discharge planning. The role emphasises teamwork, professional judgment, and a proactive approach to patient care, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements. Candidates who are eager to make a difference in patients' lives are encouraged to apply.
In this position, you will provide direct nursing care to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, apply clinical knowledge to evaluate care pathways, and contribute to discharge planning. The role emphasises teamwork, professional judgment, and a proactive approach to patient care, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements. Candidates who are eager to make a difference in patients' lives are encouraged to apply.
We are looking for experienced Mental Health Nurses with sound Knowledge and skills to join our Staff Nurses on Brooker Ward which is a 22 bedded unit for people suffering with Dementia and mental illness. You will work as part of the time to ensure the effective care and treatment of our Older Person Mental Health acute admission ward at St James' Hospital in Portsmouth.
You need to be motivated and an enthusiastic practitioner with a passion for older Persons mental health, You will play an important role in the team as we aspire to provide excellent care to our patients and develop our service in line with national and local guidance.
You will be a positive role model, coach and mentor junior colleagues and students, providing supervision and engagement. You will relish the role of a Staff Nurse, and if you want to make a difference to patients' lives then you need to apply. If the above interests you then we would love to hear from you.
- Assess patients /clients, plan develop/implement/evaluate programmes of care and carry out nursing procedures.
- Provides direct nursing care for patient/clients to achieve best health outcomes.
- Ensures use of nursing knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patients/clients/family/ health needs as well as actively promote health and wellbeing.
- Evaluate clinical outcomes and reports variance to clinical pathway, protocols, or best practice guidelines.
- Contributes to effective discharge planning and/or referral processes to health care providers and support agencies to meet identified health needs.
- Applies diagnostic reasoning and professional judgement to nursing practice issues/decisions.
- Manage care of patients/clients on a day to day basis and when required manage care of all patients/clients in the absence of senior colleagues.
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Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
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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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