Charge Nurse - Bluebell & Rowan Wards

Job summary

If you're ready to take the next step in your mental health career, Rowan Ward (Older Adults) and Bluebell Ward (Working Age Adults) provide an excellent setting to grow your clinical expertise and leadership capabilities as a Charge Nurse.

Rowan Ward specialises in dementia care and related mental health conditions. Bluebell Ward supports adults experiencing early-onset and long-term mental health challenges, including early psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, depression, and schizophrenia.

Each ward accommodates up to 20 patients, offering care in a supportive and compassionate environment.

Located at Prospect Park Hospital in Reading, both wards work closely with patients and their families to understand individual needs and encourage active participation in care. Our aim is to create a space grounded in empathy, kindness, and respect.

Bluebell Ward also provides specialist support for individuals living with dementia alongside other mental health conditions such as depression. The wards promote a therapeutic environment where patients and families feel supported throughout their care journey.

Applications for this vacancy will be considered in the order in which they are received, the vacancy may close early if the right candidate is found. We recommend you apply today to ensure you don't miss out on this opportunity with us at Prospect Park Hospital!

Main duties of the job

• Act as a clinical team leader for a group of nominated staff. Take charge of the ward andbe responsible forthe overall management of the wardin the absence ofboththe ward managerordeputy manager.

• Assistin the implementation of clinical/management supervision ofjuniorstaff within the ward area.

• Take a lead role in the implementation of clinical care and the evaluation of nursing outcomes.

• Assistthe ward managementwith planning efficient use of staffing resources on the ward. Ensure that staffing levels are safe andcontainthe necessary skills mix, showing due regard to the need for effective budgetary management.

• Maintain effective systems of communication within the multi-disciplinary team and with patients and relatives.

• Develop your leadership skills to become competent in fulfilling the DSN (Duty Senior Nurse) role on a rotational basis within 6-9 months of starting your role dependant onpreviousexperience.

• Be proactive in the production and implementation ofnew ideasand methods of care.

• Ensure that the learning needs of studentsallocatedto the ward are met, including the development of education packages.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites