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Main area Organic Older Persons' Inpatient Mental Health Grade Band 6 Contract 7 months (Maternity cover - fixed term/secondment for 7 months) Hours
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (12.5 hour shifts, shift work - mix of days and nights plus management days) Job ref 246-GYW6863258
Site Rose Ward, Julian Hospital Town Norwich Salary £37,338 - £44,962 gross per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 19/01/2025 23:59
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
Job overview
Charge Nurse/Mental Health Practitioner - Rose Ward - Band 6 Secondment
Are you an experienced RMN/RNLD/RGN/MHP seeking a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to work on a busy, inpatient ward alongside a collaborative and supportive team?
We have an exciting opportunity on Rose ward for an experienced RMN/RNLD/RGN/MHP who would like to join our team to support our service in providing clinical and leadership to staff, and enhance the care we provide to our services users.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will work supportively and collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader in ensuring the effective management of the ward in all respects, environmental, financial and clinical insofar as this relates to nursing practice.
* The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.
* The post holder will be expected to provide a clinical lead to staff in various areas of practice, adhering to the philosophy and clinical skills base of the ward.
* The post holder will monitor nursing practice on a day to day basis and ensure that nursing complements the practice of other professionals.
* The post holder will work towards implementing reviews and changes in practice at the discretion of the Clinical Team Leader.
* The post holder will be required to work shifts across a 24-hour period in order to meet the needs of the service.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Management Training
Experience
* At least 2 years post basic experience, 1 year at Senior Staff Nurse
* Management / Leadership of junior staff
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
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