Staff Nurse

Applicants will need to

Have excellent interpersonal skillsThe ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary teamBe committed to providing the highest standards of carePromote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling

We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to success. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will be required to complete Named Nurse duties for a group of patients and implement the nursing process to provide a high standard of individualised patient care to assist patients on their recovery journey in a medium secure setting.

You will be expected to take charge of shifts on a regular basis and oversee the care of all patients and the performance of team members.

You must be able to work a 7-day week, 24-hour shift pattern, including regular night shifts. You must be an RMN registered with the NMC. Our current shift patterns are 12.5 hour shifts.

You will be required to complete mandatory training to assist your professional development.

To lead and coordinate the shift

To promote and maintain the highest standard of care at all times, assuming supervision of junior staff.

To make primary nursing assessments and act as a named nurse to a given number of patients. Attend where possible all relevant CPA meetings.

Assist with setting and monitoring of clinical standards within the immediate clinical area, ensuring measurable outcomes are achieved.

Accept and participate in regular supervision with designated clinical supervisor.

Facilitate clinical supervision with members of the nursing team.

Keep the team leader or Ward Manager informed of any pertinent matters relating to the patients.

When in charge of the shift ensuring that all necessary information is collated and related to other necessary personnel and appropriate action taken to resolve the situation.

Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information at all times.

Delegate fairly to staff, appropriate to their ability and the workload of the ward.

Familiarise and carry out procedures in accordance with local/Trust policies and procedures, eg, fire, health and safety.

Maintain good order and cleanliness on the ward.

Maintain safe custody of medicines and their administration in line with national/local policies and guidelines.

Contribute to a systematic individualised care planning approach to patients care with the involvement of allied disciplines and modern nursing strategies.

Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Be fully conversant with the provisions of the Mental Health Act, Discharge and After Care Policies including: the Care Programme Approach, Supervision Register, Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983, and Supervised Discharge, Human Rights Act.

Engage in pre-admission assessment of patients with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of arranging therapeutic interventions in programmes of care.

Act at all times in a professional and clinically credible manner, providing effective role modelling for staff and patients.

We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.

We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.

About Wathwood Hospital

Wathwood Hospital is a purpose-built 78 bed adult male medium secure Hospital. Located in its own grounds and surrounded by open countryside and woods, it caters for those aged over 18 years who require assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties in a secure environment. Wathwood Hospital is part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare, which is one of the country's leading mental health and learning disability service providers, employing over 6000 staff to provide these services over more than 100 sites.

The four wards allow a gradual progression so patients can develop their life skills and become better prepared for life in a less restrictive environment.

Wathwood promotes multidisciplinary teamwork, and you will be expected to communicate and review individual patient's care with members of the MDT.

Qualifications

Training

Experience

Knowledge

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Values and Behaviours