Charge Nurse - Thumbswood Mother and Baby Unit

Job overview

Come and join a fantastic team where we support one a

Thumbswood ward is seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse who has the skills and knowledge of working in an acute  perinatal mental health Mother and Baby Unit  We will consider applications from band 5s who are ready for a promotion!

Thumbswood is a 7 bedded   acute perinatal mental health  treatment ward offering support to women with perinatal mental health  problems during pregnancy and up to 12 months postnatally . The ward  has a multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, occupational therapy, Nursery Nurses , Nursery Nurses as well as the nursing and medical team.

For an informal chat, contact  Gabriel on 01923 633880

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• have excellent opportunity for progression and development
• provide mental health support and care to service users experiencing perinatal mental health crisis
• be a key member of Ward Inpatient Team acting as the charge nurse for the unit
• be responsible / primary nurse for a designated service users
• be responsible for the assessment of their needs and for the planning, implementing and evaluation of the care provided to meet those needs
• be leading on shifts on the ward and provide clinical supervision to junior staff members
• have excellent communication and relationship management skills
• treat patients with fairness and respect, maintaining confidentiality appropriately
• be fully involved in ward rounds, handovers and other meetings where patient care is discussed and reviewed as required

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.