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The Staff Nurse position on Rydon Ward at Taunton's Somerset NHS Foundation Trust focuses on providing high-quality inpatient care within a supportive and collaborative environment. Ideal candidates can range from newly qualified nurses to those with experience in General or Learning Disability Nursing. The role emphasises teamwork, clinical leadership, continuous personal and professional development, and a commitment to patient recovery. Staff will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care while engaging junior staff and students in patient activities.
Key responsibilities include managing clinical interventions, maintaining professional and supportive relationships with colleagues and other healthcare professionals, conducting physical health assessments, administering medication, and adhering to mental health legislation. The position requires flexibility to adapt to various service demands and fosters an environment where staff wellbeing and growth are prioritized, ensuring nurses can effectively support patients in their daily living and therapeutic activities.
Key responsibilities include managing clinical interventions, maintaining professional and supportive relationships with colleagues and other healthcare professionals, conducting physical health assessments, administering medication, and adhering to mental health legislation. The position requires flexibility to adapt to various service demands and fosters an environment where staff wellbeing and growth are prioritized, ensuring nurses can effectively support patients in their daily living and therapeutic activities.
Rydon Ward in Taunton is an excellent place to start or continue your inpatient nursing career. Whether you're a newly qualified nurse, experienced or a General or Learning Disability Nurse looking for a change, we are excited to hear from you.
We are able to offer you a supportive and welcoming environment with access to supervision, appraisals, psychology services such as weekly reflective practice groups, and regular opportunities for both formal and informal training. There is a strong focus on staff wellbeing on the ward so you can be confident that you will have the support you need to continue to provide good clinical care.
There is clear clinical leadership within the wards with access to Band 6 Clinical Leads offering a supportive working environment, as well as a structure that provides future opportunities for career development.
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our in-patient multidisciplinary team, playing a crucial role in our recovery-focused service. A strong commitment to teamwork is essential in this position. Ongoing personal and professional development is a core aspect of the role, with opportunities for growth through both internal and external training. Flexibility is also key, as you may be required to work in different areas across the Trust to meet service demands.
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- To lead the clinical management of designated service users in assessing, implementing and planning nursing care
- To ensure that junior staff and students are actively engaged in patient activity
- to observe, report and record changed in the patients physical, mental health and behaviour
- To work with the MDT in planning and delivering care
- To maintain working knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to mental health and learning disabilities
- To identify, provide and supervise the necessary care to patients to help them complete daily living activities. Personal care and daily living activities include personal hygiene, elimination, diet and fluid intake, clothing and laundering, manual handling, person environment and maintaining rest and activity.
- To identify and provide and supervise therapeutic activities, emotional support and stability to patients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- To create and maintain professional supportive relationship with all members of staff, with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery
- To undertake required physical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height and report exceptions appropriately.
- To ensure all clinical and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in line with Trust policies on data collection.
- To be responsible for the administration of prescribed medication in line with Trust policy and drug administration standards
- To work within and manage the legal and professional frameworks relating to consent, capacity deprivation of liberty and the Mental Health Act
- To understand the range of interventions available, the evidence-base and potential outcomes for service users
- To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the inpatient and community teams
- To establish, maintain and end purposeful therapeutic relationships with patients
- To adhere to all practice standards implemented by the Trust
- To act as keyworker to admit clients as designated
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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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