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Job overview
The post holder will support the management of ward/unit and will deputise for the Ward/Unit Manager as required. S/he will carry out allocated duties at the direction of the Ward/Unit Manager and provide clinical supervision and support to an identified staff group. 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 act as a primary/associate nurse for a group of patients, assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care. As a primary/associate nurse the post holder will promote person-centred care and ensure that all care plans reflect this approach. S/he will also be expected to teach and supervise others including newly qualified and unqualified staff
Main duties of the job
- Manages the ward on a day-to-day basis at the direction of the WardManager and deputises in the Ward Manager's absence
- Co-operates with the Ward Manager to ensure that junior staff participate in professional development programmes and are supervised appropriately within their remit of competency.
- Ensures the confidentiality of their work as outlined in the Trust's policy, the Data Protection Act and NMC guidelines on professional conduct.
- Ensures that junior staff understands the Trust’s policies regarding Health & Safety at Work.
- Maintains an effective working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and other related legal and statutory frameworks and subsequentrevisions.
- Understands, carries out and educates others in the administrative requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- To participate in the duty nurse bleep holding rota.
- When completing staff rotas adopt the most effective use of the Health Roster staff rota system as instructed by the Ward/Unit Manager.
- To support the Ward Manager in ensuring that KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) relating to ward efficiencies are maintained and when required initiate actions to address any shortfalls.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To act as a primary and/or associate nurse for an identified group of patients and supervise others in carrying out these roles. Ensure that all patients have an up-to- date and relevant care plan according to local policy
- Understand and follow agreed local and national guidance in relation to the Care Programme Approach and ensure that other staff comply with guidance
- To Involve and encourage patients to accept an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programmes and, with their consent, seeks the co-operation of relatives and friends where appropriate
- Help to maintain standards of care set by the Ward/Unit Manager. Participates in evaluation studies of projects and audits as required. Assists the Ward/Unit Manager in implementing agreed standards
- Support the development of good nursing practice with reference to local clinical standards and policies and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct for nurses and acquires and use skills appropriate to the care of patients who require support and special intervention
- Participate in the establishment, running and evaluation where required of therapeutic groups for patients and accept supervision for such work on a regular basis.
- Report all incidents involving patients, staff and visitors, recording them according to trust policy. When necessary to initiate post incident analysis of incidents, providing support and guidance as necessary and assist in investigating serious incidents and post-incident planning.
- Assist in the investigation of and response to complaints
- Maintains effective liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of patients. Works as a member of multidisciplinary team, promoting confidence in the competence and skill of the nursing team.
- Keeps abreast with developments in own speciality of nursing and research in mental health nursing and relate findings to practice.
- To be fully involved in presentations in ward rounds, handovers and other meetings where patient care is discussed and reviewed. Chairing such meetings when required.
- To expedite and participate in the assessment, admission, transfer and discharge of patients according to local guidelines and standards.
- To co-ordinate the dispensing of medication according to trust policy and ensure junior staff adhere to Trust guidelines.
- All staff are responsible for the continual compliance with CQC standards and outcomes.
- The postholder must be aware of, and work in line with, the Trust’s Safeguarding Adults and Children procedures.
Person specification
General
Essential
- RMN or equivalent with post registration experience at staff nurse level in an acute setting
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
- Training in managing violence and aggression including Control and Restraint Training if appropriate to service area including evidence of attendance at updates.
- Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness.
- Experience in teaching and supporting junior staff members.
- Demonstrates a knowledge of de-escalation skills and wo proactively to reduce the risk of violence
- Has a detailed knowledge of the MHA, the mental capacity act, CPA and other relevant legislation such as Heal and Safety.
Personal Criteria
Essential
- Shared culture and set of values, aimed at providing care that is preventative, compassionate, personalised and trauma- informed
Desirable
- evidence of report or complaint response writing
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good knowledge of a participation in therapeutic group work
- Expert knowledge and experience of care planning within the Primary Nursing system
- Has a detailed knowledge of the MHA, the mental capacity act, CPA and other relevant legislation such as Heal and Safety.
Desirable
- Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates an ability to manage and motivate staff at all levels
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a knowledge of de-escalation skills and wo proactively to reduce the risk of violence
- Has a detailed knowledge of the MHA, the mental capacity act, CPA and other relevant legislation such as Heal and Safety.
- Experience in teaching and supporting junior staff members.
Desirable
- Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness.
- Shared culture and set of values, aimed at providing care that is preventative, compassionate, personalised and trauma- informed
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This advert is for Charge Nurse with Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum including HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Shift work. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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