Lead Nurse
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the South West London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is one of the country's leading mental health treatment centres.An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the South West London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is one of the country’s leading mental health treatment centres. They provide fast access to high quality treatment for lots of different conditions, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and eating disorders
To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN or RNLD Nurse with a current active NMC Pin
As a Lead Nurse your key responsibilities include:
Provide specialist clinical knowledge, expertise and support to the nursing team and wider MDT
Have oversight of the clinical and care needs of all service users, supporting the primary nurses in working with patients, their families, community teams and other stakeholders in meeting the individual needs of each personEnsure that proactive clinical risk assessment and management are at the centre of planning care and interventions with service users and colleagues
Constructively reviewing and challenging nursing practice in the service, leading by example, and providing expert knowledge to the nursing and wider MDT on a speciality or individual patient basis
Provide education and development of Registered Nurses and HCAs and ensuring that the baseline needs of everyone to practice safely and effectively are met
Contribute to the clinical elements of all nurse induction, preceptorship and related professional activities
Provide clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions with Registered Nurses on an individual or group basis
Undertake competency assessments and supportive practise with Registered Nurses and HCAs
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
At least 3 years’ experience working within multidisciplinary teams within relevant clinical settingsA clinical leader who is confident working across organisational boundaries
Experienced in leading on service development projects
An exceptional communicator who tailors your approach according to individual strengths and needs
Adept at working with colleagues across different disciplines, and seniority and skill levels
The successful Lead Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £50,375 - £56,329 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Many benefits in line with the NHSWorking with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
NMC Payment in full
Free on-site parking
Subsidised Meals
Free use of onsite gym facilities
Enhanced maternity pay
Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology laptops/tablets/smartphones and private healthcare
Access to development opportunities including: Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development IPD panel
Improved CPD application & panel process£250 Contribution towards CPD
Leadership & management development
Support with your Revalidation
Long service award
Reference ID: 6203To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV