[ref. c8421920] NHS - Charge Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to has arisen for experienced Band 5 nurse to join the ward leadership team as charge nurses within the hospital division acute wards based at high gate mental health centre, West wing . We are looking to recruit compassionate , qualified , creative and motivated nurse to help deliver crucial care .

As a charge nurse of female ward, the post holder will be committed to working with trauma informed care models/approaches .

Rose quarts is currently 16-Bedded female acute ward based at high gate mental health centre , West wing . We are seeking charge nurses who have the capacity and drive to take the ward through essential change processes.

Main duties of the job

S/he will regularly take charge of the ward and manage the team in the absence of the Ward Manager. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team framework in the delivery of care to patients within the intensive care setting.

S/he will also be expected to teach and supervise others including newly qualified and unqualified staff.

Working for our organisation

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme
• Excellent internal staff network

The post holder will be aligned with our Values:

• We Are Kind
• We Are Respectful
• We Work Together
• We Keep Things Simple
• We Empower
• We Are Proudly Diverse

The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

S/he will regularly take charge of the ward and manage the team in the absence of the Ward Manager. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team framework in the delivery of care to patients within the intensive care setting.

S/he will also be expected to teach and supervise others including newly qualified and unqualified staff

Person specification

Qualifications

• 1. RMN or equivalent with post registration experience at staff nurse level in an acute setting.
• Training in managing violence and aggression including Control and Restraint Training if appropriate to service area including evidence of attendance at updates.
• 3. Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development

Skills/Abilities

• 1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 2. Demonstrates an ability to successfully manage patients exhibiting disturbed behaviour.
• 3. Able and willing to undertake training in managing violence and aggression including Control and Restrain
• 4. Demonstrates an ability to manage and motivate staff at all levels.

Experience/Knowledge

• 1. Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness.
• 2. Has a detailed knowledge of the MHA, the mental capacity act, CPA and other relevant legislation such as Heal and Safety.
• 3. Demonstrates a knowledge of de-escalation skills and wo proactively to reduce the risk of violence

• 1. Experience in teaching and supporting junior staff members.
• 2. evidence of report or complaint response writing