Charge NurseNHS
Job summary
We are seeking compassionate, confident and motivated Charge Nurses to join our team at Logandene. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals living with dementia, while supporting the development and wellbeing of the ward team.
As a key member of the nursing leadership team, you will play a central role in ensuring the delivery of safe, therapeutic and person-centred care. You will provide visible and supportive leadership on the ward, act as a clinical role model, and support junior colleagues to develop their skills and confidence.
If you are a Registered Mental Health Nurse or RNLD with post-registration experience in an inpatient setting and are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
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.
Job description
In addition to managing the clinical aspects of being a Band 6 Charge Nurse, the post holder will take an active part in the assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for service users in collaboration with inpatient multi-disciplinary services. Liaising with colleagues and carers, ensuring they are fully aware of all aspects of a service users care and treatment.
You will have effective communication skills and be able to contribute towards patient recovery and wellbeing.
You will be able to identify individuals' care needs. Planning, implementing and evaluating care plans and risk assessments in collaboration with other teams and professionals. Maintaining lines of communication with all departments and staff involved in a service users care. Reporting on progress and effectiveness to the appropriate MDT.
Participating in ward rounds and handovers, etc. Preparing reports as required. Acting as deputy manager to junior staff providing leadership and support.
For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 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.