Job summary Kestrel was has an exciting opportunity for a charge nurse to join the team. Kestrel ward is a female adult acute ward on the new rivers development, it has strong philosophy of holistic trauma informed care. As a charge nurse you would be an important part of the leadership team. Working with the MDT to support service delivery, lead on improvements projects and support junior staff. We are looking for a compassionate individual who is committed to providing high quality inpatient care. You will need excellent communication skills and be able to work well with other professionals in planning and delivering care. Kestrel ward is committed to the development of staff and the role will include mentoring and training opportunities. Main duties of the job Kestrel ward is looking for an enthusiastic and caring charge nurse. They would have an active role in leadership and role modelling excellent care to others this can include: Have excellent knowledge of the Mental health act. Have excellent record keeping skills, including care documentation and audits. Have good communications both within the multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals such as social care. Being the head of a care team, ensuring patient needs are advocated for and that staff feel supported in their role. Keeping up to date with the most recent NICE guidelines and local procedures and sharing any changes with the team. Being lead in a certain area for the ward e.g. Infection control, safeguarding Ensuring that adequate supervision is given to those who you have been allocated. Take part in Quality Improvement projects where relevant. Be trained in, or able to be able to be trained in Prevention and management of violence and aggression. About us Benefits included with this role are: - NHS pension a comprehensive in house & external training programmes career progression starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays) staff physio service NHS discounts and many more. Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year gross per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 246-CEN7043731 Job locations Kestrel Hellesdon Hospital Drayton High Road Norwich NR6 5BE Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Desirable ENB 998 / Mentorship Leadership / Management Training Experience Essential Ability to problem solve autonomously Desirable At least 2 years experience as Band 5 Skills Essential Ability to show leadership and management skills Desirable Evidence of pro-active involvement within a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge Essential Understanding of issues arounds confidentiality Desirable Understanding of medicines management and treatment Other Essential Fitness to undergo full PMA training and perform full duties of the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN Desirable ENB 998 / Mentorship Leadership / Management Training Experience Essential Ability to problem solve autonomously Desirable At least 2 years experience as Band 5 Skills Essential Ability to show leadership and management skills Desirable Evidence of pro-active involvement within a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge Essential Understanding of issues arounds confidentiality Desirable Understanding of medicines management and treatment Other Essential Fitness to undergo full PMA training and perform full duties of the post Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Kestrel Hellesdon Hospital Drayton High Road Norwich NR6 5BE Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)