Staff Nurse - Kingfisher Ward

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Swallownest Court is located on the outskirts of Rotherham Town Centre and comprises of four wards on site: Osprey (18 beds acute), Sandpiper (18 beds acute), and Kingfisher (5 beds PICU). Our modern purpose-built building is part of the All Age Mental Health Inpatient Pathway for the Rotherham Care Group.

Patient care is governed by our multi-disciplinary collaborative approach where extensive assessment and individualised treatment plans form part of our pathways whilst stabilising acute symptoms. We are committed to the ethos of the recovery model promoting hope, optimism, and innovative ways of working in partnership with patients.

If you are committed to enabling the recovery of people experiencing acute mental ill health, we would like to hear from you to ensure we provide continued high-quality care whilst supporting the existing team in a dynamic clinical environment.

Main duties of the job

We value highly motivated, enthusiastic, and resilient staff to work alongside our team whilst taking responsibility for coordinating and managing shifts on a daily basis. If you are forward-thinking with a clear understanding of risk assessments and a good working knowledge of the principles of acute psychiatry, we would welcome your application. Support will be offered through regular clinical and managerial supervision, in-house and external training, facilitated reflective practice sessions with our on-site psychologists, and an individual approach to your future developmental needs.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• R.M.N. or equivalent
• Experience within the NHS
• Certificate, diploma, or degree in mental health

Work Experience

• Recent experience in intended specialty

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.