Charge Nurse - Swift Ward

Job overview

Acute Assessment and Short Stay Treatment Unit (AATU) – Male Only

We are seeking a compassionate, confident and motivated Charge Nurse to join our Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals experiencing acute mental health needs, while supporting the development and wellbeing of the ward team.

As a key member of the nursing leadership team, you will play a central role in ensuring the delivery of safe, therapeutic and person-centred care. You will provide visible and supportive leadership on the ward, act as a clinical role model, and support junior colleagues to develop their skills and confidence.

If you are a Registered Mental Health Nurse with post-registration experience in an inpatient setting and are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you!

For an informal chat, contact Sapna on 07802825616

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates the Trust values in practice: Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful and Professional
• Is committed to trauma-informed, culturally competent and person-centred care
• Can confidently coordinate the ward on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently maintained
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills, including de-escalation and collaborative working
• Is passionate about supporting others, nurturing a positive team culture and promoting staff wellbeing
• Values co-production and actively involves service users and carers in care planning and service improvement

In return, we can offer you:

• leadership and management training
• 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
• Special leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to managing the clinical aspects of being a Band 6 Charge Nurse, the post holder 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 users’ 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.

For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.