Charge Nurse
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 RMN Charge Nurse to join our lively and busy multi-disciplinary team on Kingsley ward.
The newly refurbished Kingsley Ward is a 25 bedded acute mental health ward based in Winchester. On Kingsley ward we provide care and treatment to patients who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and require a short period of hospital care.
Melbury Lodge is located close to the Solent Coast and the beautiful New Forest National Park and have excellent transportation links, either by rail (direct to Waterloo) and by road (M3/M27). Melbury lodge has free on site parking for staff.
We are looking for appoint someone who is highly motivated leader, enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful. The successful applicant will be committed to supporting service users in their recovery by delivering person centered care.
Our Trust is committed to providing excellent standards of support and work experience for our staff. On Kingsley ward we offer a full induction package for all staff which includes a period of 2 week supernumerary status. We offer monthly supervision with your line manager and weekly team reflective practice with our ward psychology team to ensure that staff feel valued and supported. You will also have an annual appraisal in which personal and professional development needs will be identified and a plan agreed on how these can best be achieved.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of a specific group of service users.
To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students
To manage the clinical area on a shift by shift basis.
To lead the care for a specified group of service users.
To participate in the recruitment, deployment and management of staff.
About us
Are you committed to providing remarkable care and service?
Are you passionate about helping people and want to make a difference every day?
We want to meet you!
Southern Health is one of the largest Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health, adult and child community health and learning disabilities. We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk of abuse and neglect through our 6,500 strong workforce.
Southern Health has over 300 sites across the county and we serve 1.5 million people throughout all stages of their lives. Our aim is to work alongside the people we support (and our health and care partners) to deliver the best possible care and constantly improve.
Here at SHFT we have so much to be proud of:
- Working as a team and supporting each other, we put patients and our staff at the heart of everything we do.
- We have a skilled and diverse workforce and are committed to our staff development, offering bespoke training packages, leadership pathways and career opportunities.
- We offer a variety of benefits such as an amazing pension scheme, generous annual leave, Childcare Choices scheme, many discounts (Blue Light card, The Company Shop, NHS Staff Discounts, cycle to work scheme) and much more.
Come to work with us, together we will provide outstanding treatment and care to improve lives.
Date posted
08 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SW-I-1015E
Job locations
Melbury Lodge
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DG
Employer details
Employer name
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Melbury Lodge
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DG
Employer's website
https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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