Job summary
The Charge nurse will be expected to take responsibility for supporting that care team, working within governance processes to support the implementation of individualised and responsive care. This is a really exciting opportunity to be able to demonstrate leadership amongst a small group of individuals.
There will be opportunities for people who want to focus on the clinical aspects of the role as well as those thinking about the management side of things. We will look to support you to develop your skills in a variety of ways, be that through our existing band 6 development programme, leadership courses, mentorship as well as more formal qualification.
Main duties of the job
o The post holder will work supportively and collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader in ensuring the effective management of the ward in all respects, environmental, financial and clinical insofar as this relates to nursing practice.o The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.o The post holder will be expected to provide a clinical lead to staff in various areas of practice, adhering to the philosophy and clinical skills base of the ward.o The post holder will monitor nursing practice on a day to day basis and ensure that nursing compliments the practice of other professionalso The post holder will work towards implementing reviews and changes in practice at the discretion of the Clinical Team Leadero The post holder will be required to work shifts across a 24-hour period in order to meet the needs of the service.
About us
Northgate Ward, West Suffolk - Charge Nurse -Band 6
Are you someone who is passionate about delivering compassionate & individualised care, driving quality improvement and able to provide clinical leadership within an inpatient mental health setting?
At Wedgwood House, we have exciting opportunity for Charge Nurse to join the team on Northgate Ward. If you have the qualities described above, then we want you to think about coming to be part of our Wedgwood family and join us.
As part of our ongoing strive for excellence we are developing a 'care team' approach patient centred care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Charge nurse will be expected to take responsibility for supporting that care team, working within governance processes to support the implementation of individualised and responsive care. This is a really exciting opportunity to be able to demonstrate leadership amongst a small group of individuals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Charge nurse will be expected to take responsibility for supporting that care team, working within governance processes to support the implementation of individualised and responsive care. This is a really exciting opportunity to be able to demonstrate leadership amongst a small group of individuals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 998 / Mentorship. Leadership / Management Training
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post basic experience, 1 year at Senior Staff Nurse.
Desirable
- Management / Leadership of junior staff.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work regularly unsupervised
- Ability to display calm, mature responses to difficult situations
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
Desirable
- Awareness of security and its impact and willingness to expand knowledge on it.
- Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act 1983
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of duty and hours over a 24hr 7 day a week period
- Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- ENB 998 / Mentorship. Leadership / Management Training
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post basic experience, 1 year at Senior Staff Nurse.
Desirable
- Management / Leadership of junior staff.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work regularly unsupervised
- Ability to display calm, mature responses to difficult situations
Desirable
- Ability to supervise others
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
Desirable
- Awareness of security and its impact and willingness to expand knowledge on it.
- Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act 1983
Other
Essential
- Flexibility of duty and hours over a 24hr 7 day a week period
- Awareness and understanding of equality and diversity issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
