Are you an RMN with experience working with older adults with complex mental health problems?
Perhaps you're an RMN looking to gain experience working on an Acute Ward?
We are seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse to join us on Heathfield Ward at the Department of Psychiatry. In this role you will assess, plan and implement care, carrying out specialist nursing procedures. You will provide clinical and managerial leadership, assisting the Ward Manager with running the Ward.
Heathfield Ward is an 18-bedded all-female integrated functional acute mental health ward, providing care for predominantly older aged adults.
This post offers the Trust's £4,000 Incentive for band 5-7 Nurses & Practitioners, as well as a relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 (subject to terms and conditions).
Main duties of the job
As a Charge Nurse on Heathfield Ward you will have opportunities to deliver patient-centred holistic care, working closely with OT's, psychologists and doctors in supporting patients in their recovery. You will be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team undertaking detailed assessments of patients with complex mental health needs. You will be expected to administer and monitor medication.
You will provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward, supervising junior staff and trainees and regularly taking charge of the clinical environment over a span of duty. We work closely with other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients.
We work flexibly in order to meet the needs of our 24-hour service, to include evenings, nights and weekends. This brings increased pay rates as detailed below.
Requirements
In order to be a successful Staff Nurse in our team you will:
* Be registered with the NMC as an RMN
* Have good experience of risk management
* Possess prior experience working with adults with complex mental health difficulties
* Be passionate about working with older adults with complex mental health difficulties
It would also be advantageous if you are:
* Have experience delivering a high standard of inpatient nursing care
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional qualification
* Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
* Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
* Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
* Significant post qualifying experience relevant to the care group
* Experience of working alongside people with severe mental health problems particularly in their acute phase of illness
* Experience of supervising staff
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
* Understanding of clinical governance
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