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-20741-A
Site: Langley Green Hospital
Town: Crawley
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/01/2025 23:59
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen 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, 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, supervising 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.
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.
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), including practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions
* Child and Adult safeguarding procedures
* Change management, organizing and prioritizing 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.
In the event of an excessive number of applicants, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier than indicated.
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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