Job summary Avocet Ward are looking for a Band 6 Charge Nurse to work as part of our passionate, service provision focused team. You will also be joining a friendly, motivated and enthusiastic team who are on their journey to outstanding. Avocet is located at the WoodlandsUnit on the Ipswich Hospital site and is an all female acute inpatient service. Our dedicated service provides 19 beds for individuals with various mental health related difficulties. Within our multi disciplinary team patients have access to psychology, art therapy, occupational therapy and other activities available on the ward.Our nursing team consists of experienced nurses and clinical support workers who are dedicated to their patients, to ensure they receive goodand consistent care during their admission. Following on from discharge, patients will have access to community teams and activities within thecommunity to continue their recovery. You will also be required to work shifts across a 24-hour period in order to meet the needs of the service and actively participate in a 24 hour sitemanagement rota for the Woodlands Unit through our daily Operational Huddle. Main duties of the job You will work supportively and collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader and Clinical Nurse Specialist ensuring the effective management of the ward in all respects, environmental, financial and clinical in so far as this relates to nursing practice. Your duties will also include the planning and delivery of direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice andworking within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.As part of collaborative working amongst Senior Nurses you 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 unit. You will monitor nursing practice on a day to day basis and ensure that nursing compliments the practice of other professionals. You will work towards implementing reviews and changes in practice at the discretion of the Clinical Team Leader. About us Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about. Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year gross per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 246-ESU7100979 Job locations Avocet Ward Heath Road ipswich IP4 5PD 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 ittakes 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 ittakes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page NSFTjobs Person Specification other Essential Fitness to undergo full PMA training and perform full duties of the post. Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Desirable ENB 998 / Mentorship. Leadership / Management Training Experience Essential At least 2 years post basic experience, 1 year at Senior Staff Nurse. Desirable Management / Leadership of junior staff. Person Specification other Essential Fitness to undergo full PMA training and perform full duties of the post. Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse Desirable ENB 998 / Mentorship. Leadership / Management Training Experience Essential At least 2 years post basic experience, 1 year at Senior Staff Nurse. Desirable Management / Leadership of junior staff. 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 Avocet Ward Heath Road ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)