Rydon Ward in Taunton is an excellent place to start or continue your inpatient nursing career. Whether you're a newly qualified nurse, experienced, or a General or Learning Disability Nurse looking for a change, we are excited to hear from you.
We are able to offer you a supportive and welcoming environment with access to supervision, appraisals, psychology services such as weekly reflective practice groups, and regular opportunities for both formal and informal training. There is a strong focus on staff wellbeing on the ward so you can be confident that you will have the support you need to continue to provide good clinical care.
There is clear clinical leadership within the wards with access to Band 6 Clinical Leads offering a supportive working environment, as well as a structure that provides future opportunities for career development.
Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our in-patient multidisciplinary team, playing a crucial role in our recovery-focused service. A strong commitment to teamwork is essential in this position. Ongoing personal and professional development is a core aspect of the role, with opportunities for growth through both internal and external training. Flexibility is also key, as you may be required to work in different areas across the Trust to meet service demands. Job Responsibilities
To lead the clinical management of designated service users in assessing, implementing, and planning nursing care. To ensure that junior staff and students are actively engaged in patient activity. To observe, report, and record changes in the patients' physical, mental health, and behaviour. To work with the MDT in planning and delivering care. To maintain working knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to mental health and learning disabilities. To identify, provide, and supervise the necessary care to patients to help them complete daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, diet and fluid intake, clothing and laundering, manual handling, and maintaining rest and activity. To identify, provide, and supervise therapeutic activities, emotional support, and stability to patients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries. To create and maintain professional supportive relationships with all members of staff, with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery. To undertake required physical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight, and height, and report exceptions appropriately. To ensure all clinical and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in line with Trust policies on data collection. To be responsible for the administration of prescribed medication in line with Trust policy and drug administration standards. To work within and manage the legal and professional frameworks relating to consent, capacity, deprivation of liberty, and the Mental Health Act. To understand the range of interventions available, the evidence-base, and potential outcomes for service users. To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and other members of the inpatient and community teams. To establish, maintain, and end purposeful therapeutic relationships with patients. To adhere to all practice standards implemented by the Trust. To act as keyworker to admit clients as designated. Qualifications
Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse. Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements. Relevant degree or equivalent. Desirable Teaching/Assessor qualification. Experience
Desirable Experience of working in multi-agency services. Additional Criteria
Essential Required to develop knowledge base in line with the KSF requirements for the post. Compassionate with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and relatives while remaining sensitive and empathetic. Professional and patient-focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members. Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner. Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team. Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records. High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and the internet. Ability to undertake PMVA training to the required level for the role. Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage own time and plan activities for staff and patients. Open-minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives with dignity and respect. Intuitive and caring nature. To be able to demonstrate awareness and responsibility while recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion. Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients. Sympathetic and considerate towards patients, carers, and relatives. Ability to inspire hope, support recovery, and make a difference. Act in a way that supports equality and diversity. Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients. Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service. Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post-registration training.
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We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our in-patient multidisciplinary team, playing a crucial role in our recovery-focused service. A strong commitment to teamwork is essential in this position. Ongoing personal and professional development is a core aspect of the role, with opportunities for growth through both internal and external training. Flexibility is also key, as you may be required to work in different areas across the Trust to meet service demands. Job Responsibilities
To lead the clinical management of designated service users in assessing, implementing, and planning nursing care. To ensure that junior staff and students are actively engaged in patient activity. To observe, report, and record changes in the patients' physical, mental health, and behaviour. To work with the MDT in planning and delivering care. To maintain working knowledge of legislation and guidance pertaining to mental health and learning disabilities. To identify, provide, and supervise the necessary care to patients to help them complete daily living activities, including personal hygiene, elimination, diet and fluid intake, clothing and laundering, manual handling, and maintaining rest and activity. To identify, provide, and supervise therapeutic activities, emotional support, and stability to patients to ensure effective engagement whilst maintaining professional boundaries. To create and maintain professional supportive relationships with all members of staff, with other professionals and agencies to enhance recovery. To undertake required physical observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight, and height, and report exceptions appropriately. To ensure all clinical and risk assessments are completed and reviewed in line with Trust policies on data collection. To be responsible for the administration of prescribed medication in line with Trust policy and drug administration standards. To work within and manage the legal and professional frameworks relating to consent, capacity, deprivation of liberty, and the Mental Health Act. To understand the range of interventions available, the evidence-base, and potential outcomes for service users. To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and other members of the inpatient and community teams. To establish, maintain, and end purposeful therapeutic relationships with patients. To adhere to all practice standards implemented by the Trust. To act as keyworker to admit clients as designated. Qualifications
Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse. Appropriately registered with the NMC as per post requirements. Relevant degree or equivalent. Desirable Teaching/Assessor qualification. Experience
Desirable Experience of working in multi-agency services. Additional Criteria
Essential Required to develop knowledge base in line with the KSF requirements for the post. Compassionate with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and relatives while remaining sensitive and empathetic. Professional and patient-focused approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members. Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner. Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team. Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient records. High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and the internet. Ability to undertake PMVA training to the required level for the role. Able to demonstrate a good standard of English language. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage own time and plan activities for staff and patients. Open-minded, treats colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives with dignity and respect. Intuitive and caring nature. To be able to demonstrate awareness and responsibility while recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion. Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients. Sympathetic and considerate towards patients, carers, and relatives. Ability to inspire hope, support recovery, and make a difference. Act in a way that supports equality and diversity. Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients. Must be a car driver with a valid driving licence or have access to transport with appropriate business insurance in order to travel throughout the Trust, to meet the needs of the service. Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post-registration training.
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