Come and join a fantastic team where we support one another!
Come and work for an outstanding Trust! We have excellent opportunities for progression and development!
Robin ward are seeking an experienced Band 6 Charge Nurse who has the skills and knowledge of working in an acute mental health ward. We will consider applications from band 5s who are ready for a promotion!
Robin Ward is an 18-bedded female-only treatment ward offering acute mental health care to women. The ward provides single-sex accommodation and has a multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, occupational therapy, recreational workers, as well as the nursing and medical team.
Please be aware vacancy may close early if sufficient number of applications received
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
* have excellent opportunity for progression and development
* provide mental health support and care to service users experiencing mental health crisis
* be a key member of Robin Ward Inpatient Team acting as the charge nurse for the unit
* be responsible / primary nurse for a designated group of patients
* be responsible for the assessment of their needs and for the planning, implementing, and evaluation of the care provided to meet those needs
* be leading on shifts on the ward and provide clinical supervision to junior staff members
* have excellent communication and relationship management skills
* treat patients with fairness and respect, maintaining confidentiality appropriately
* be fully involved in ward rounds, handovers, and other meetings where patient care is discussed and reviewed as required
In return, we can offer you:
* leadership and management training opportunities
* 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (max £2,122 per annum)
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
* One of the UK's best pension schemes
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing services
* Special leave for family and personal reasons
* NHS Car Lease Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health, and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence, and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to managing the clinical aspects of being a Band 6 Charge Nurse, you will take an active part in the assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for service users in collaboration with inpatient multi-disciplinary services. Liaising with colleagues and carers, ensuring they are fully aware of all aspects of a service user's care and treatment.
You will have effective communication skills and be able to contribute towards patient recovery and wellbeing. You will be able to identify individuals' care needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans and risk assessments in collaboration with other teams and professionals. Maintaining lines of communication with all departments and staff involved in a service user's care. Reporting on progress and effectiveness to the appropriate MDT.
Participating in ward rounds and handovers, etc. Preparing reports as required. Acting as deputy manager to junior staff providing leadership and support.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* RMN/RLDN or Dip/ Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health/ Learning Disability Nursing ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship. ENB.
Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience at Band 5
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
* Experience of working in other clinical settings.
Job related aptitude and skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team.
* Confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.
* Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive, or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic, or reassuring skills are required.
* Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour
* Experience of risk assessment and management.
* Ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions
* Understanding of legal framework MHA, MCA, DoL, safeguarding, and social factors involved in care
* Supervision skills
Desirable
* Specific clinical skills applicable e.g. brief therapy, cognitive therapy, and anxiety management.
* Implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Robin ward, Kingfisher court, Radlett, WD79HQ
Harper Lane
Radlett
WD79HQ
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