Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Acting Charge Nurse

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Job summary

We are seeking for an Acting Charge Nurses for a period of 6 months who can support Ward Manager to help build a confident, high quality and caring team who are experts in their field. You will be responsible for championing and guiding a diverse range of nursing and health care assistant staff whilst working alongside other multi-disciplinary colleagues. Your key responsibility is to deliver a high standard of professional clinical care to patients and residents of the hospital. You will provide support for and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate an awareness of RHN’s objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.

  • Strive to improve and offer excellent standards of safe, clinical care.
  • To actively contribute to creating a culture where quality is at the centre of everything we do and is delivered on all occasions to the highest level, in accordance with the appropriate CQC regulations and professional standards including the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code.
  • To deliver a high standard of care to the patient and residents of the hospital.
  • To assess patients care needs and to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
  • Participate in managing nurses and nursing services.
  • To provide support to the Ward Manager and Matron for the service.

About us

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is one of the oldest independent hospitals and medical charities in the UK. We provide person-centred care that focuses on enhancing dignity, independence and quality of life for our patients and residents. Our services span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.  

RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential.

Details

Date posted

11 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,514 to £48,160 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

9aa5ba

Job locations

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

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Putney

London

SW15 3SW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Band 6 Acting Charge Nurse

Department /ward: Behavioural Services

Responsible to: Ward Manager

Responsible for: To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of professional clinical care to patients and residents of the hospital. To provide support for and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Salary range:  £36,514 – £48,160 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Temporary Contract – 6 months   

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week - fulltime

Location: Putney, Southwest London

Benefits:

  • Generous Annual Leave entitlement
  • Support for ongoing personal development
  • RHN Wellbeing Programme and EAP service
  • Pension scheme
  • Free parking
  • Blue Light Card and Discounts
  • On-site cafeteria
  • RHN Volunteering opportunities

Advert Closes: 22nd March 2024

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role: Band 6 Acting Charge Nurse

Department /ward: Behavioural Services

Responsible to: Ward Manager

Responsible for: To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of professional clinical care to patients and residents of the hospital. To provide support for and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Salary range:  £36,514 – £48,160 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract Type: Temporary Contract – 6 months   

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week - fulltime

Location: Putney, Southwest London

Benefits:

  • Generous Annual Leave entitlement
  • Support for ongoing personal development
  • RHN Wellbeing Programme and EAP service
  • Pension scheme
  • Free parking
  • Blue Light Card and Discounts
  • On-site cafeteria
  • RHN Volunteering opportunities

Advert Closes: 22nd March 2024

Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Nursing degree (RMN or any equivalent qualification)
  • NMC Registered
  • Significant post registration experience with relevant speciality & minimum 12 months post-qualification experience

Desirable

  • Preferably RMN or equivalent qualification with extensive clinical experience in neuro-rehabilitation of people who present with challenging behaviours post brain injury, such as verbal and physical aggression, withdrawn behaviour, dis-inhibition and impulsivity.
  • Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of high level of nursing evidence based practice to support patient care delivery
  • Experience in teaching, assessing and supervising others including Registered Nurses, Nurse Associate and Health Care Assistants
  • Understanding of clinical audit, CQC, and Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE)

Desirable

  • Previous experience or related training in Positive Behaviour Support and its guiding principles.
  • Previous experience or related training in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) and Breakaway techniques.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Nursing degree (RMN or any equivalent qualification)
  • NMC Registered
  • Significant post registration experience with relevant speciality & minimum 12 months post-qualification experience

Desirable

  • Preferably RMN or equivalent qualification with extensive clinical experience in neuro-rehabilitation of people who present with challenging behaviours post brain injury, such as verbal and physical aggression, withdrawn behaviour, dis-inhibition and impulsivity.
  • Leadership or management qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of high level of nursing evidence based practice to support patient care delivery
  • Experience in teaching, assessing and supervising others including Registered Nurses, Nurse Associate and Health Care Assistants
  • Understanding of clinical audit, CQC, and Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE)

Desirable

  • Previous experience or related training in Positive Behaviour Support and its guiding principles.
  • Previous experience or related training in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) and Breakaway techniques.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Address

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

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Putney

London

SW15 3SW


Employer's website

https://www.rhn.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability

Address

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

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Putney

London

SW15 3SW


Employer's website

https://www.rhn.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Acting Charge Nurse

Lizel Muyo

Amuyo@rhn.org.uk

Details

Date posted

11 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,514 to £48,160 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

9aa5ba

Job locations

Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

--

Putney

London

SW15 3SW


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