Staff NurseinRotherhaminRotherhamPUBLISHED THU 20 MAR 2025
Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
Engagement in meaningful patient care, improving patient flow and hospital efficiency.
Involvement in all aspects of patient discharge, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of patient needs.
Possibility to enhance professional skills through coordination, supervision, and direct patient care responsibilities.
Regular interaction with patients and their families, fostering strong relationships and communication skills.
Participation in safety and quality audits, contributing to the overall improvement of healthcare standards.
Access to a variety of resources and support from other departments and professionals within the Trust.
Join our dedicated team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and make a real difference in patients' lives as a Staff Nurse in the vibrant Community Ready Unit (CRU). This friendly and supportive environment plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth transition for patients as they prepare for discharge or transfer, helping to ease the burden on hospital wards. You’ll collaborate with a compassionate multidisciplinary team, including nurses and healthcare support workers, while enjoying the camaraderie of on-site specialists from pharmacy to domestic staff.
As a Registered Nurse in the CRU, your responsibilities will involve providing direct patient care, fostering dignity and respect, and supporting patients' hygiene and mobility needs. You'll coordinate the unit's operations, oversee junior staff, and ensure patients receive the right medication and care, while liaising with families and healthcare teams to streamline discharge processes. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality care in a nurturing environment, we’d love to hear from you – join us in making patient experiences positive and empowering!
As a Registered Nurse in the CRU, your responsibilities will involve providing direct patient care, fostering dignity and respect, and supporting patients' hygiene and mobility needs. You'll coordinate the unit's operations, oversee junior staff, and ensure patients receive the right medication and care, while liaising with families and healthcare teams to streamline discharge processes. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality care in a nurturing environment, we’d love to hear from you – join us in making patient experiences positive and empowering!
Opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
Engagement in meaningful patient care, improving patient flow and hospital efficiency.
Involvement in all aspects of patient discharge, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of patient needs.
Possibility to enhance professional skills through coordination, supervision, and direct patient care responsibilities.
Regular interaction with patients and their families, fostering strong relationships and communication skills.
Participation in safety and quality audits, contributing to the overall improvement of healthcare standards.
Access to a variety of resources and support from other departments and professionals within the Trust.
The Community Ready Unit (CRU) (previously Discharge Lounge) has been developed to provide a relaxed, safe & comfortable environment for patients awaiting discharge or transfer to another care facility allowing hospital wards & departments to free up acute ward based beds as early as possible to support patient flow. The CRU is a busy, small and friendly unit with a multidisciplinary team comprised of Nurses, HCSWs, Ward Clerk, Housekeeper, Pharmacy Technician & Domestic staff and also has an on-site a Doctor during weekdays. As a Registered Nurse working within the CRU you will be responsible for the coordination of the unit, supervision of junior staff & the delivery of direct patient care. Other duties include moving and handling of patients and equipment as may be necessary, care of patients nursed in bed, assistance with mobility, supporting hygiene needs & promoting the privacy & dignity of patients. Also included are diet and fluids, administration of prescribed medications & IV drugs, point of care testing, minor dressings & removal of IV cannulas, checking TTOs & health education. The post holder will also be required to liaise with colleagues across the Trust, including the wider Corporate Operations and Site Management Team, Discharge Coordinators, Hospital Pharmacy, Integrated Discharge Team, Hospital Transport and ward and departmental areas. The role will also involve liaison with Patients families, District Nursing Teams, Care Homes social care providers.
- Operational and Clinical Coordination of the Community Ready Unit.
- Providing personal care for patients.
- Assisting with the transfer and movement of patients both from ward areas and within the Community Ready Unit
- Providing patients with prescribed medication.
- Checking TTOs and Discharge Letters.
- Confirming patients home care and care homes who are expecting them.
- Liaising with District Nurses to ensure care is booked.
- Booking transport for patients.
- Discussing discharge expectations and arrangements with both the patient and families, while answering any questions.
- Assessing patients needs, to ensure they leave the Hospital with the correct level of care.
- Participation in safety & Quality audits
- Participation in Clinical Governance systems & processes
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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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