Staff Nurse
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiasticexperienced Band 5 Staff Nurse RMN/RNLD to work within The regional Affective Disorder inpatient Service on Gibside Ward
The Regional Affective Disorders Service (RADS) provides specialist assessments and treatments to people with difficult to treat mood disorders e.g. bipolar disorder and major depressive disorders. The ward team provide interventions for people with the most complex conditions, with a focus on optimising drug treatments beyond the usual guidelines
Gibside ward is the inpatient facility of RADS, a 10 bedded unit nursing both male and female patients.9 inpatient beds for patients with mood disorders. Gibside ward and the Addictions Team have one bed dedicated to the detox service and will work together to support patients through a detoxification.
Successful applicants must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care. Applicants should have an interest in working within the Affective disorder and the detoxification service. Applicants should have a current NMC registration
You will work in a highly supportive team and will be encouraged to access training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
Act as a Primary/Named Nurse within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, and needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provide excellent professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence-based nursing care.
Active involvement in the health and wellbeing of staff and service users.
Must be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.
Contribute to achieving all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes
Contribute to the education and development of the workforce and students.
Contribute to staff appraisals and support personal development plans.
Safely administer medication following Trust policies and practice guidelines.
Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity,
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
We offer peer support as an integral part of the programme, with senior staff offering pastoral care in dedicated roles.
On commencement, you will receive a robust induction to our service, service specific training to equip you in the role you have applied for, as well as mandatory training including PMVA and ILS.
You will be well supported by the Team through regular Clinical and Managerial supervision, reflective practice and team debriefs, yearly appraisals to support both your personal and professional development.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG24-112-EW
Job locations
Gibside ward
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Gibside ward
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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