Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced staff nurse to join Emerald ward as a charge nurse within the Hospital Division inpatient rehabilitation wards at Highgate East Mental Health Centre.
Mental health rehabilitation services specialise in working with people with long-term complex psychosis whose needs cannot be met by general adult mental health services
We are looking to recruit a compassionate, qualified, creative and motivated nurses to help deliver crucial care to our patients. All Applicants must have at least 1 year post registration experience. As a charge nurse of a rehabilitation ward, the post holder will be committed to working with trauma informed care models/approaches and recovery model.
If you want to discuss the advert in more detail, then please contact Matron, Neill Wells ( on, 07824 105 050 or email, neill.wells@nhs.net) or Joan Bradford (on, 07880 795 374 or email, joan.bradford@nhs.net)
Please note previous candidates need not to apply
Main duties of the job
1. Manages the ward on a day-to-day basis at the direction of the WardManager. Supervises other staff on the shift.2. Co-operates with the Ward Manager to ensure that junior staff participate in professional development programmes and are regularlyappraised.3. Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.4. Ensures the confidentiality of their work as outlined in trust policy, the Data Protection Act and NMC guidelines on professional conduct.5. Ensures that junior staff understands the Trust's policies regarding Health & Safety at Work.6. Maintains an effective working knowledge of the Mental Health Act l983 and other related legal and statutory frameworks and subsequentrevisions.Understands, carries out and educates others in the administrative requirements of the Mental Health Act l983. Participates in the planning,preparation for and evaluation of Mental Health Act Commission (MHAC) visits.7. To participate in the duty nurse bleep holding rota.8. When completing staff rotas adopt the most effective use of the Health Roster staff rota system as instructed by the Ward/Unit Manager.9. To support the Ward Manager in ensuring that KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) relating to ward efficiencies are maintained and when required initiate actions to address any shortfalls
About us
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
Why choose to join the Partnership?
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Manages the ward on a day-to-day basis at the direction of the Ward Manager. Supervises other staff on the shift.2. Co-operates with the Ward Manager to ensure that junior staff participate in professional development programmes and are regularlyappraised.3. Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.4. Ensures the confidentiality of their work as outlined in trust policy, the Data Protection Act and NMC guidelines on professional conduct.5. Ensures that junior staff understands the Trusts policies regarding Health & Safety at Work.6. Maintains an effective working knowledge of the Mental Health Act l983 and other related legal and statutory frameworks and subsequentrevisions.Understands, carries out and educates others in the administrative requirements of the Mental Health Act l983. Participates in the planning,preparation for and evaluation of Mental Health Act Commission (MHAC) visits.Interviewer information pack7. To participate in the duty nurse bleep holding rota.8. When completing staff rotas adopt the most effective use of the Health Roster staff rota system as instructed by the Ward Manager.9. To support the Ward Manager in ensuring that KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) relating to ward efficiencies are maintained and when required initiate actions to address any shortfalls
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Manages the ward on a day-to-day basis at the direction of the Ward Manager. Supervises other staff on the shift.2. Co-operates with the Ward Manager to ensure that junior staff participate in professional development programmes and are regularlyappraised.3. Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.4. Ensures the confidentiality of their work as outlined in trust policy, the Data Protection Act and NMC guidelines on professional conduct.5. Ensures that junior staff understands the Trusts policies regarding Health & Safety at Work.6. Maintains an effective working knowledge of the Mental Health Act l983 and other related legal and statutory frameworks and subsequentrevisions.Understands, carries out and educates others in the administrative requirements of the Mental Health Act l983. Participates in the planning,preparation for and evaluation of Mental Health Act Commission (MHAC) visits.Interviewer information pack7. To participate in the duty nurse bleep holding rota.8. When completing staff rotas adopt the most effective use of the Health Roster staff rota system as instructed by the Ward Manager.9. To support the Ward Manager in ensuring that KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) relating to ward efficiencies are maintained and when required initiate actions to address any shortfalls
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- RMN or equivalent with post registration experience at staff nurse level in an acute setting.
- 3. Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates an ability to manage and motivate staff at all levels.
- 4. Demonstrates an ability to successfully manage patients exhibiting disturbed behaviour.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- . Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness.
- Demonstrates and knowledge of de-escalation skills and would proactively to reduce the risk of violence.
- 3.Has a detailed knowledge of the MHA, the mental capacity act, CPA and other relevant legislation such as Heal and Safety.
- 4.Expert knowledge and experience of care planning within the Primary Nursing system
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and supporting junior staff members.
- evidence of report or complaint response writing
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- RMN or equivalent with post registration experience at staff nurse level in an acute setting.
- 3. Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates an ability to manage and motivate staff at all levels.
- 4. Demonstrates an ability to successfully manage patients exhibiting disturbed behaviour.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- . Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness.
- Demonstrates and knowledge of de-escalation skills and would proactively to reduce the risk of violence.
- 3.Has a detailed knowledge of the MHA, the mental capacity act, CPA and other relevant legislation such as Heal and Safety.
- 4.Expert knowledge and experience of care planning within the Primary Nursing system
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and supporting junior staff members.
- evidence of report or complaint response writing
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).
