Staff Nurse inDoncaster inDoncaster PUBLISHED MON 13 JAN 2025

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

INTENSIVE CARE UNIT MENTAL HEALTH NHS

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT rdfJc4VB

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) to join their recently modernized Adult Inpatient Unit in Doncaster, which features enhanced safety measures and state-of-the-art healthcare technology. The role involves acting as the named nurse for a group of patients, where the RN will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in alignment with the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

Responsibilities include building therapeutic relationships with patients and their families, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to relevant Mental Health legislation and Trust policies. The position offers opportunities for ongoing professional development, supervision, and training, with a focus on delivering evidence-based care while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of patients, visitors, and staff.

Our Adult Inpatient Unit has recently undergone a £5, million-pound modernisation project, which was completed in September 2023. Our inpatient areas have been completely refurbished in line with national guidance for safety standards, complete with enhanced safety features using the latest healthcare technology innovation.

In Doncaster we are part of the All-age Mental Health Services, our inpatient services consist of two 20 bedded adult acute ward and a 6 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care unit (PICU).

REPORTS TO: WARD MANAGER

ACCOUNTABLE TO: WARD MANAGER

POST SUMMARY: We are looking for a Band 5 RMN to join our dedicated nursing team in Doncaster, if you are a committed registered nurse who is motivated and committed to enabling the recovery of people with acute mental ill health then we are keen to hear from you. At Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, we value our staff and offer ongoing support through clinical and managerial supervision, and we offer in-house and external training, as well as opportunity to be involved in our inpatient development programme offered by our senior clinical leadership staff.

You will be the named nurse for a group of patients on the ward, this involves planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in line with the Care Programme Approach (CPA)

To demonstrate nursing practice is up to date and evidence based

To spend therapeutic time building relationships with patients and carers and delivering care in accordance with care plans.

To collaborate with multidisciplinary team on the ward and community teams and other professionals who are involved to achieve continuity of care for our inpatients

To promote effective working by supervising junior colleagues, sharing the best practice guidance and evidence-based practice

To undertake and update risk assessments and discuss and inform these to the wider MDT, showing understanding of risk management in your everyday practice

To communicate effectively with the MDT on all clinical matters, with accurate, contemporaneous medical record keeping

To adhere to the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005

To operate with policies and procedures of Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

The post-holder will ensure correct administration of drugs in accordance with the Trust's Policy and legal requirements.

The post holder will maintain a safe environment for all our patients, visitors and staff.

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The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values. Learn more...

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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...

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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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