Job summary
The Staff Nurse provides high-quality, person-centred nursing care to adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties within an inpatient setting. The role involves assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care, managing risk, administering medication, and supporting service users throughout their recovery journey. Staff Nurses work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care. We are are seeking applicants to join us for a 6 month period offering annualised hours.
Main duties of the job
To provide compassionate, recovery-focused nursing care to adults within an acute mental health inpatient ward, undertaking assessment, care planning, risk management, medication administration and multidisciplinary working to support service users' safety, treatment and recovery.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core Professional registration RMN or RNLD
Desirable
- Mentor preparation course ENB998 or equivalent or willingness to attend.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with Severe and Enduring Mental Health problems
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of the recovery process.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills. Able to assess, plan, implement, care
- Good command of English language
- Willingness and ability to participate in learner education.
- Resourceful, motivated, reliable, conscientious, caring, innovative, effective under pressure, team member, good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Ability to manage/ability to develop skills in shift management and coordination in the absence of more senior staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act 1983 / 2007.
- Risk assessment & management
- Mental Capacity Act
- Care Programme Approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Core Professional registration RMN or RNLD
Desirable
- Mentor preparation course ENB998 or equivalent or willingness to attend.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with Severe and Enduring Mental Health problems
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of the recovery process.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills. Able to assess, plan, implement, care
- Good command of English language
- Willingness and ability to participate in learner education.
- Resourceful, motivated, reliable, conscientious, caring, innovative, effective under pressure, team member, good attention to detail.
Desirable
- Ability to manage/ability to develop skills in shift management and coordination in the absence of more senior staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act 1983 / 2007.
- Risk assessment & management
- Mental Capacity Act
- Care Programme Approach
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
