Senior Staff Nurse Band 6 ** Internal MPFT Applicants only**

Job summary

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Are you a motivated and compassionate nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We are offering several Nurse Development Roles for existing Band 5 staff designed to support your growth, expand your clinical skills and help you progress confidently towards Band 6 within our service.

We are renowned for our commitment to excellence in patient care and nursing practice. We are part of a thriving healthcare community that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional development and offers state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive, vibrant, and inclusive work environment.

You will play a crucial role in delivering and maintaining a high level of quality care to patients. Across all our wards, we champion the philosophy of self-care and the promotion of independence while offering exceptional rehabilitation and assessment facilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse who is seeking development.

We are a 24/7 365 service and would require you to work on a shift basis, however; we will consider requests for flexible working in line with the requirements of the service.

You may be required to work between the Haywood and Cheadle Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Nurse you will assess and develop plans of care that enables patients to achieve their optimum level of self-dependency whist recognising the individuals' needs.

To thrive in this role, you will be required to have:

• Strong clinical skills and a passion for patient care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Adaptability and a positive attitude.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development

• Working within the Trust's Competency Framework for Registered Nurses, the Ward/ Department Philosophy and the NMC Code of Conduct/ Professional Standards for the Protection of Patients

• Provide day-to-day supervision and management of safe practice, supporting and deputising for the Ward Manager or deputy in their absence

As part of this role, you will:

• Deliver an agreed patient plan of care utilising a holistic approach.
• Evaluate the plan of care liaising with the Multidisciplinary Team as appropriate.
• Planning for the discharge of patients according to individual assessment.
• Refer and liaise as necessary with appropriate statutory and voluntary agencies,acting as an advocate for patients as required.
• As a team member you will participate in the delivery of direct patient care, improving the quality of the patient's journey and experience.
• Administer drug therapy ensuring the safe custody of drugs.

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About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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