Staff Nurse Riverbank


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Worcester, WR5 1DD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

Role Details You will develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient. You will safeguard vulnerable children and young people. You will participate in preceptorship programmes as appropriate and act as a facilitator / mentor / preceptor / role model to less experienced staff. You will educate patients and their carers as required where a need has been identified, including information on adopting a healthier lifestyle. You will complete patient documentation correctly. You will communicate effectively with patients, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for developing and sustaining your own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in accordance with NMC requirements and to maintain a professional portfolio with evidence of reflective practice. You will assist in the training and development of student nurses and health care assistants and complete assessors training as required. You will contribute to research and development programmes within the ward / department. You will contribute to the setting and monitoring of measurable standards of care and be accountable for maintaining standards. You will participate in handling complaints in accordance with Trust policy. You will maintain a safe clean ward environment and ensure all appropriate general risk assessments are carried out within 24 hours of admission and document and plan care accordingly e.g. manual handling, pressure risks, slips trips and falls, nutrition, safeguarding. You will show an awareness of budgeting, exercising care and economy in the ordering and use of equipment. You will assist in the assessment of staffing requirements, reporting problems to the appropriate manager. In the absence of a more senior member of staff and as part of your development programme, with support, will be able to undertake clinical / shift management within the department. Other Job Requirements: You will rotate between Riverbank Childrens Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unt Ability to undertake manual handling and movement tasks and wear appropriate protective equipment. Prepared and able to work variable shift patterns early, late, night shifts over 7 days of the week. Awareness of self-presentation to patients and relatives. You may be asked to assist other departments where 0-17 year olds presents on an ad hoc basis and with support.

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