Job overview
To b e responsible for providing safe, effective, and recovery-focused care to adults experiencing acute mental illness who require inpatient treatment. The post holder works as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with complex mental health needs. They deliver both mental and physical healthcare, ensure patient safety, and contribute to therapeutic interventions that support recovery and discharge planning.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments.
- Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
- Administer and monitor medication in accordance with NMC and Trust requirements.
- Monitor patients' mental and physical health needs.
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies and escalating risks.
- Manage patients presenting with self-harm, suicide risk, aggression, vulnerability, or severe mental illness.
- Contribute to observation and engagement plans.
- Use de-escalation techniques and least restrictive practices where appropriate.
- Participate in safeguarding procedures and incident reporting.
Detailed job description and main 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
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills. Able to assess, plan, implement, care
- Good command of English language
- Willingness and ability to participate in learner education.
Desirable
- Resourceful, motivated, reliable, conscientious, caring, innovative, effective under pressure, team member, good attention to detail.
Knowledge
Essential
- Mental Health Act 1983 / 2007.
- Risk assessment & management
- Mental Capacity Act
- Care Programme Approach
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Core Professional registration RMN or RNLD
Desirable
- Mentor preparation course ENB998 or equivalent or willingness to attend.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust in Doncaster, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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