Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Our Adult Inpatient Unit has recently undergone a £5 million modernisation project, which was completed in September 2023. Our inpatient areas have been completely refurbished in line with national guidance for safety standards, complete with enhanced safety features using the latest healthcare technology innovation.
In Doncaster we are part of the All-age Mental Health Services, our inpatient services consist of two 20 bedded adult acute wards and a 6 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care unit (PICU).
REPORTS TO: WARD MANAGER
ACCOUNTABLE TO: WARD MANAGER
POST SUMMARY: We are looking for a Band 5 RMN to join our dedicated nursing team in Doncaster. If you are a committed registered nurse who is motivated to enable the recovery of people with acute mental ill health, then we are keen to hear from you. At Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust, we value our staff and offer ongoing support through clinical and managerial supervision, in-house and external training, as well as opportunities to be involved in our inpatient development programme offered by our senior clinical leadership staff.
Main Duties of the Job
1. You will be the named nurse for a group of patients on the ward, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care in line with the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
2. Demonstrate nursing practice that is up to date and evidence-based.
3. Spend therapeutic time building relationships with patients and carers, delivering care in accordance with care plans.
4. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on the ward and community teams to achieve continuity of care for our inpatients.
5. Promote effective working by supervising junior colleagues and sharing best practice guidance.
6. Undertake and update risk assessments, discussing these with the wider MDT, demonstrating understanding of risk management in everyday practice.
7. Communicate effectively with the MDT on all clinical matters, ensuring accurate medical record keeping.
8. Adhere to the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
9. Operate in accordance with the policies and procedures of Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.
10. Ensure correct administration of drugs in accordance with the Trust's Policy and legal requirements.
11. Maintain a safe environment for all patients, visitors, and staff.
About Us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio that includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and 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.
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 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://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RMN or Equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
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