Staff Nurse - Mulberry Ward inScunthorpe inScunthorpe PUBLISHED WED 18 DEC 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum PERMANENT
MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT rdfJc4VB

The "Staff Nurse - Mulberry Ward" position at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Scunthorpe offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated multi-disciplinary team that focuses on providing high-quality care to individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges. The role emphasises the recovery model, involving comprehensive assessments and personalized treatment plans while stabilizing acute symptoms. Candidates are expected to be motivated, resilient, and capable of managing shifts effectively in a dynamic clinical environment, with a strong understanding of risk assessments and acute psychiatry principles.

Successful applicants will benefit from regular clinical and managerial supervision, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional development, including facilitated reflective practice sessions with on-site psychologists. The organisation values innovative collaboration with patients to promote recovery and improve outcomes, making this a fulfilling role for those committed to mental health care.

An opportunity has arisen to join out dedicated multi-disciplinary team on Mulberry ward .

Patient care is governed by our multi-disciplinary collaborative approach where extensive assessment and individualised treatment plans form part of our pathways whilst stabilising acute symptoms. We are committed to the ethos of the recovery model promoting hope, optimism and innovative ways of working in partnership with patients.

If you are committed to enabling the recovery of people experiences acute mental ill health we would like to hear from you to ensure we provide continued high quality care whilst supporting the existing team in a dynamic clinical environment.

We value highly motivated, enthusiastic and resilient staff to work alongside out team whilst taking responsibility for coordinating and managing shifts on a daily basis.

If you are forward thinking with a clear understanding of risk assessments and a good working knowledge of the principals of acute psychiatry we would welcome your application.

Support will be offered through regular clinical and managerial supervision, in-house and external training; facilitated reflective practice sessions with our on-site psychologists and an individual approach to your future developmental needs.

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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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Staff Nurse - Mulberry Ward inScunthorpe inScunthorpe PUBLISHED WED 18 DEC 2024

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT rdfJc4VB

About us Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification to view the full details about the role.

About us
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification to view the full details about the role.