Staff Nurse


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£30,719.25 to £37,395.08 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Colchester, CO4 9JU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Oct 2026
Closing date:	23 Oct 2026

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Summary

Participate as a member of the inter-disciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating care and meeting the needs of patients: hygiene, elimination, nutritional, mobilising, pain, maintaining independence. Work as part of a team to provide psychological, emotional, spiritual and social support to patients and families whose lives are affected by illness, loss and grief Perform Last Offices to deceased patients including safe custody of valuables and belongings. Assist at times with the post-bereavement family visit to view the deceased and advise on the next steps for the bereaved families. Maintaining health & safety within the ward area i.e. ensure fire exits are clear, cupboards safely stocked and hazards removed and reported. Ensure that all procedures are carried out are in accordance with agreed standards of care and assist in identifying where existing standards should be updated. Ensure Infection Control Policies and Procedures are strictly adhered to. Ensure that all information recorded is in accordance with St Helena policy (i.e. patient records, incident/accident reports, computer records). Ensure that all medication is administered in accordance with St Helena policy and NMC regulations Supervise, direct and train, qualified and unqualified nurses, this will include addressing areas of poor practice. Address body image and sexuality issues with patients and/or relatives. Check and ensure that equipment is clean and in working order ready for use. Effectively manage time to meet the needs of patients. Be shift leader, after having shadow shifts and support with the role Assist with the admission and discharge processes when needed, including facilitating admission and any potential emergency admissions on weekends. Participate positively in Clinical Supervision in order to develop standards of clinical practice and for support. Develop awareness of emotional needs of patients and families and the sensitivity and communication skills to meet these needs. Act as co-worker for patients providing effective communication with keyworkers to ensure continuity of care for patients across St Helena services.

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