Charge Nurse (RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As one of the UKs leading providers of behavioral care and specialist support services to adults and young people, Priory Group promise a challenging and fulfilling career with the support of a world class organization willing to invest in your development.

Across our network of hospitals, residential care homes, education facilities and supported living services, we are making a real and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

Ready for the recognition and rewards you deserve?

We dont just talk about putting our employees first. We know that Priory wouldnt exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort which is why we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential.

At Lakeside View, we pride ourselves on our family values and treating each other with respect, valuing contributions and a real team effort for improving patient experience.

The Job Opportunity

A unique opportunity to work in a unit where extensive MDT support is offered to the patients and colleagues alike. You will work alongside a team of professionals including Ward Managers, Charge Nurses, Doctors, Support Workers, Therapist, Activity Coordinators and the Senior Management Team. As a Charge Nurse you will support the team to care for patients with acute mental health needs who are admitted to us for assessment and treatment.

Lakeside View is a 28 bedded hospital in Willenhall and our 3 small acute wards add to the community feel of the hospital:

Finch Ward - 12 bedded male acute ward

Robin Ward - 8 bedded male acute ward

Swan Ward - 8 bedded female acute ward

The aim at Lakeside View is to provide a person centered approach and therapeutic environment, which promotes collaborative care planning to optimise treatment goals. Right from the point of admission, our aim is to support patients to be discharged safely back into the community where they can continue to progress towards recovery in a less restrictive environment.

Patients are usually referred to Lakeside View from local NHS trusts and we pride ourselves on excellent working relationships with patient, families and external agencies to support collaborative working and ensure clear communication throughout the care pathway in order to promote individuals' recovery and facilitate discharge. In order to maximise recovery, interventions offered include a wide range of therapeutic approaches, combining psychiatric and cognitive behavioural perspectives with occupational therapy, psychology, leisure and recreational activity.

About the Role

This role requires an individual who is enthusiastic, committed and passionate. We are looking for a candidate who has a professional approach and is able to contribute to the smooth running of the ward, ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality care. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to successfully motivate and lead a team. They should be able to work well under pressure with a flexible approach, a can-do attitude and a willingness to implement quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should be able to demonstrate compassion, commitment and competence to deliver high standards of care within acute mental health nursing.

As a Charge Nurse, you will act as a role model for the team, and be responsible for the development of your team. You will have the opportunity to develop your personal, managerial and leadership skills within this role. The Charge Nurse role is a hard but rewarding position with a real opportunity to impact on patients experience of hospital admission as well as the teams experience of working for the company.

You will work with the Ward Manger to develop processes to improve patients experience as well as contribute towards the site improvement plan and quality improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will be based on one acute ward within the hospital and will have regular clinical shifts working alongside your team.

You will be expected to be flexible across all shift patterns including weekends, nights and bank holidays. It is also the expectation that you cover the ward in the absence of your Ward Manager.

Please see the attached job description for further details, or contact Mellissa Coley (Director of Clinical Services) on 01902 633 350 for an informal chat about this opportunity.

Requirements

Valid NMC registration

Experience in mental health services is desired - we are happy to consider applications from RMNs and RNLDs

Evidence of post registration continuing professional development

A positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

Knowledge of NMC standards guidelines and professional practices

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice

In return

You will be well supported within your role, with a strong focus on continuing professional development

There is a senior Nurse on call system (on call Manager and Senior Manager) our of hours which you will be a part of on a rota basis

We have a Residential Medical Officer based on site 24/7 as well as Speciality Doctors and Consultant Psychiatrists within working hours, and an on call Consultant Psychiatrist (out of hours)

Access to funded CPD courses relevant to the role

Ability to undertake your Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor training in partnership with Wolverhampton University

Extensive training through our online Priory Academy as well as face-to-face training

Free access to RCNi

Your NMC registration will be fully funded

Opportunity to support Nursing students

Opportunity to progress through our career pathway opportunities include developing to Director of Clinical Services or Quality Improvement Facilitator

Opportunity to take a lead role within the hospital eg. Safeguarding lead, equality & diversity lead

Generous annual leave entitlement and study leave to attend CPD opportunities, conferences etc

Company pension scheme

An extra day to have your birthday off

Subsidised meals on duty

Access to a pooled wellbeing fund which is used to improve health and wellbeing of the team at Lakeside View

Access to kitchen with free hot and cold drinks

Relocation package can also be offered

Free car parking

Our independent Employee Assistant Programme can offer confidential emotional and practical support and advice to colleagues, 24/7

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Registered Mental Health / Learning Disability Nurse with 6-12 months post registration experience with active NMC Registration.

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.

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

Priory Healthcare

Address

Lakeside View

1 Ivydene Way

Willenhall

West Midlands

WV13 3AG

Employer's website

https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)