Staff Nurse inAshton Under Lyne inAshton Under Lyne PUBLISHED WED 13 NOV 2024

Band 5: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

MENTAL HEALTH MIDWIFERY NHS

Pennine Care NHS FT rLpIFIvA

The Staff Nurse role at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Ashton Under Lyne involves taking on the responsibility of the named nurse for a designated group of service users, ensuring the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of their nursing care. The post holder will lead shifts, maintain high standards of care and record-keeping, liaise with a multidisciplinary team, and engage in risk assessments. Responsibilities also include co-producing collaborative care plans, participating in mentorship and staff training, and adhering to health care policies while promoting a safe and respectful environment for service users.

Additionally, the Staff Nurse will contribute to clinical audits, participate in research and development, and may be required to work across various wards and departments within the mental health setting. The role mandates the maintenance of professional standards in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements, effective communication with staff, service users, and their families, and participation in emergency response as needed. The description outlines a dynamic position essential for ensuring the delivery and continuous improvement of nursing care within the trust.

To act as the named nurse with responsibility for the overall care of an identified group ofservice users.To regularly act as shift leader ensuring the smooth running of the clinical area and best utilisation of resources available, with support from other senior staff.The post holder will be responsible for keeping professionally updated in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements and for participating in clinical reflection through clinical supervision.The post holder will be accountable for their behaviour on duty and will be responsible for reporting anything untoward to a senior member of staff

? Act as named nurse / key worker for an identified group of service users ensuring the assessment, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.? To co-produce collaborative care plans for service users and undertake service users' activities as appropriate ensuring a high standard of care.? Ensure all appropriate service users and ward records are maintained to the required standard both in electronic and paper formats.? Adhere to appropriate policies, procedures and guidelines.? Liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team to enhance the standard of care service usersreceive.? Undertake risk assessments, and work within the framework of the Care Programme Approach acting as a key worker as required.? Participate in staff induction's, acting as a preceptor to develop the skills and knowledge or newly qualified nursing staff as appropriate.? The post holder will be expected to provide mentorship to others as part of your role. You will be expected to undertake mentorship training.

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Participate in the development of qualified/unqualified staff within the ward team. Promote a safe environment in line with clinical risk assessments and to ensure all incidents are reported electronically. Escort service users as appropriate to other areas of the Hospital or outside the Hospital as delegated by senior staff as required. Moving and handling service users using appropriate equipment and ensuring safe working practices are maintained. Ensure that clinical practice is line with least restrictive principles. Ensure all legal and statutory frameworks are adhered to. Ensure service user confidentiality at all times. Communicate effectively with all staff, service users and carers, in accordance with Trust values. Participate in Research and Development activities and ward based clinical audits as required. Other appropriate duties for which the post holder is competent, as required. The post holder may be asked to work on any ward, department within the Mental Health Setting. To complete clinical routine outcome measures as directed. To be part of the emergency response rota and this becoming a member of that team responding to emergencies. This will be an on as required basis. PMVA trained / experienced.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role.Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed 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.