Job summary
Come and join a fantastic team where we support one another!
Wren ward are seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse who has the skills and knowledge of working in In patient mental health ward for Older people. We will consider applications from band 5s who are ready for a promotion!
Ward Ward is a 16 bedded In-patient Functional Older People's Mental Health service offering acute mental health care to adults. The ward has a multi-disciplinary team including occupational therapy, recreational workers as well as the nursing and medical team.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
The Charge Nurses' key role is to provide local clinical leadership to the team under the direction of the team leader.
The Charge nurse will:
Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for service users.
Be required to teach other nursing and non-nursing personnel.
Be a role model through their own good practise.
Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards, and team systems under the direction of the team leader.
Assist the team leader in maintaining effective team working processes, including outcome measures.
Be expected to deputise for the Team Leader in their absence.
To manage the ward/unit resources and clinical environment during their shift.
All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical & Job Responsibilities
Will function as a named nurse to an individual or group of service users as allocated, taking responsibility for formulation of appropriate care plans.
Will act as a clinical expert in their service area. This means keeping clinically up to date, being able to assess service users thoroughly, plan care rigorously, and audit and evaluate nursing interventions based on evidence and locally agreed protocols and policies
Will co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his\her service user group and will ensure they are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service user's care and treatment.
Will identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan, implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the unit's nursing team and the MDT.
Will maintain close liaison with all department\staff involved in a service user's care and report on progress and effectiveness to the MDT.
Will lead and/or participate in ward rounds, case conference, etc and will prepare reports on service users as required.
Will be aware of all policy documents and legal requirements pertinent to the post and ensure that these are adhered to.
Will demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities to appropriate grades of staff.
Will be fully conversant and ensure compliance with NMC codes of conduct and practice, relevant legislation and policies and procedures.
To participate in assessment, with management, care planning, and review of all individuals referred to unit as appropriate, with the relevant disciplines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical & Job Responsibilities
Will function as a named nurse to an individual or group of service users as allocated, taking responsibility for formulation of appropriate care plans.
Will act as a clinical expert in their service area. This means keeping clinically up to date, being able to assess service users thoroughly, plan care rigorously, and audit and evaluate nursing interventions based on evidence and locally agreed protocols and policies
Will co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his\her service user group and will ensure they are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service user's care and treatment.
Will identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan, implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the unit's nursing team and the MDT.
Will maintain close liaison with all department\staff involved in a service user's care and report on progress and effectiveness to the MDT.
Will lead and/or participate in ward rounds, case conference, etc and will prepare reports on service users as required.
Will be aware of all policy documents and legal requirements pertinent to the post and ensure that these are adhered to.
Will demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities to appropriate grades of staff.
Will be fully conversant and ensure compliance with NMC codes of conduct and practice, relevant legislation and policies and procedures.
To participate in assessment, with management, care planning, and review of all individuals referred to unit as appropriate, with the relevant disciplines.
Person Specification
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least 2 years experience at Band 5,
- Registered Nurse Mental Heath
- Ability to plan, implement and carry out nursing care
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act
- Ability to manage staff
- Previous experience of managing and supervising junior staff
- Previous experience of working with older adults
Desirable
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with others
- Ability to assess reports and clinical information and provide clear and concise information tailored for different audiences
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- To be able to analyse data to improve patient care.
- Sound decision making
Desirable
- Data analaysis experience.
Person Specification
AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least 2 years experience at Band 5,
- Registered Nurse Mental Heath
- Ability to plan, implement and carry out nursing care
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act
- Ability to manage staff
- Previous experience of managing and supervising junior staff
- Previous experience of working with older adults
Desirable
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with others
- Ability to assess reports and clinical information and provide clear and concise information tailored for different audiences
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- To be able to analyse data to improve patient care.
- Sound decision making
Desirable
- Data analaysis experience.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingfisher Court, Kingsley Green , Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ
Kingsley Green , Harper Lane
Radlett
WD7 9HQ
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
