Charge Nurse

Job summary

An amazing opportunity has arisen for band 6 nurses on our newly purpose built, nurse led female psychiatric intensive care -PICU (Abbey Ward), which is the first in Hampshire, a 10 bedded female psychiatric unit. It has adopted the just culture, whilst creating a safe therapeutic environment for learning / development. It will promote nurses to have a powerful voice within MDT, with a continuous drive for improvement by staff. There will be highly visible clinical presence, with support and leadership from a clinical nurse lead Band 7 and band 6 occupational therapist.Abbey Ward facilitates a reflective culture to enable team to work in synergy and enhance decision making. A specialist development plan has been devised providing all staff with bespoke training, ensuring staff have the required skills and knowledge, to provide the highest standards of safe care.

If you would like further information on this role, Lauren Howlett, Ward Manager, would be more than happy to have a friendly confidential chat. They can be contacted on 023 8083 5500.

Main duties of the job

On the ward there will be regular complex case discussions which incorporates full MDT input and reflective practice, which will aide you in your professional development and support in decision making and formulating care-plans for complex needs.

This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become involved in the continuous development of a proactive and forward-thinking team. This post holder will be an expert practitioner, and a source of expert advice.

Are you an experienced band 5, with sound clinical knowledge, and conducts themselves as a positive role model, who leads by example? Are you already practicing as a charge nurse who demonstrates personal integrity, with high clinical standards, and is looking to further develop professionally, or take on a new challenge. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team as we are currently in the process or transforming and developing this service, which is something you could be part of. We are looking for people who are creative in how they engage and support people with complex needs. We have a real commitment to ensuring the highest standard of quality care delivery. As part of our team, you will be supporting quality improvements and initiatives that will enhance the patient experience.

If you share our ambition to deliver high quality / standards of care and hold our trust values by placing patients at the heart of all we do, then we would love to talk to you!

Happy to Talk Flexible Working.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Antelope House

Brintons Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Antelope House

Brintons Terrace

Southampton

Hampshire

SO14 0YG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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