Mental Health Charge Nurse - PICU and Place of Safety
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area RMN Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 354-AN-20781
Site Langley Green Hospital Town Crawley Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/03/2025 23:59
Come and join us
We're looking for people who share our values (compassion, accountability and optimism) to help us provide high quality care to the patients, carers, families and local communities we serve. We specialise in providing NHS mental health and learning disability services.
So what can we offer you in return?
We're an organisation which puts people first. We'll do everything possible to help you feel respected, valued and included. We'll help you learn, acquire new skills and gain further experience to support your career development. And we'll provide the opportunity for you to bring your fresh ideas to work about how we can do things differently and continue improving.
You will also be joining a health and care system committed to working together to do the best we can for the communities we serve. Above all, at Sussex Partnership you'll have the chance to make a difference to the lives of the patients, carers and families across our communities.
As a Trust we are committed in making a difference. Your development is important to us, so don't forget to ask us during interview what opportunities we can offer. We can offer fully funded lifelong learning opportunities such as an apprenticeship from GCSE to Masters level.
If you like the sound of that, then come and join our team.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has risen within the Langley Green Hospital's Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and Health Based Place of Safety. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and inspiring Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our team on Amber Ward. Someone who has a passion for exceptionally high standards of patient care, who is enthusiastic, innovative and wants to work in a service that is committed to providing individualized evidenced based care.
The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures in the agreed care group. They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, providing supervision to junior staff and students. They will also assist the Ward Manager in ensuring the effective running of the ward.
We are a 12 bedded ward based in Langley Green Hospital in Crawley and also run the Health Based Place of Safety. Crawley is situated closely to London and Brighton and benefits from a thriving, vibrant and diverse community. Amber Ward has an experienced team and works collaboratively with other wards and services within the hospital and the wider community.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
We will support you and invest in you - don't miss this exciting opportunity!
Main duties of the job
Clinical Leadership and Management:
- Lead the nursing team in delivering high standards of patient care.
- Manage daily operations, including staff allocation, patient admissions, and discharge planning.
- Assist the Ward Manager in the effective running of the ward in accordance with local policies and procedures.
Health Based Place of Safety:
- Act as Nurse in Charge including taking referrals, completing admissions and discharges, liaising with AMHP services and Blue Light Line.
Patient Care:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, and monitor patients' responses.
- Advocate for patients' rights and ensure that their dignity and privacy are maintained.
Team Development:
- Mentor and support junior nurses, healthcare assistants, and student nurses.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback.
Risk Management and Safety:
- Perform risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate interventions.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Lead incident investigations and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
- Collaborate with doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Foster effective communication within the team and with patients' families.
Working for our organisation
This is what our staff have to say about working on Amber Ward:
I feel so lucky to working alongside a passionate and supportive team who always go above and beyond.
I am so proud to work at Langley Green Hospital with fantastic people, staff and service leaders.
We believe that staff who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, provide a better outcome for our service leaders. All your skills and training will be fully utilised and developed through clinical supervision and training opportunities. We offer a two week induction which gives you the opportunity to shadow your colleagues across the unit.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments.
We encourage future applicants to arrange informal visits. Come and see our excellent service!
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
* Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).
* Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions
* Child and Adult safeguarding procedures.
* Change management, organising and prioritising workloads
* Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
* Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group
* Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk
Sussex Partnership NHS FT is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. Our workforce is currently under-represented from Black and Minority, Ethnic and disabled communities and we would welcome applications from these communities.
We regret that we are unable to advise candidates if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust takes its responsibilities for the safeguarding and protection of children and young people and vulnerable adults very seriously and expects this of all its employees and bank workers. The Trust works with adult and children’s social care to ensure that the integrated service has systems in place to equip staff and bank workers with the knowledge and skills to recognize abuse, and take action to safeguard and protect vulnerable adults and children and young people. It is expected that all staff and bank workers familiarise themselves with the appropriate structures and policies and with the Sussex child protection and safeguarding procedures and the Sussex multi-agency policy and procedures for safeguarding vulnerable adults and undertake the relevant essential training and further training appropriate to their role.
Successful candidates are normally offered salaries at the bottom of the relevant salary range. However, where previous or equivalent NHS experience in a similar role can be demonstrated and evidenced, this may be taken into consideration when setting the starting salary.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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