Elmwood Ward is a 17 bedded, Organic Dementia ward. We offer assessment & nursing care to vulnerable adults. We are known to manage complex challenging behaviours leading to a safe discharge. We place a strong emphasis on providing a compassionate, collaborative, & safe environment for everyone on our ward & we are currently looking for an enthusiastic & motivated Charge Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team to support the qualified Nurses in providing effective mental health care in a safe & therapeutic environment.

As a Charge Nurse you will use your skills to work directly with service users by creating collaborative care plans & delivering these, contribute to Quality Improvement & service development, advocating for service users, engaging with their carers, & be an influential member of the ward team dedicated to multidisciplinary team working.

Elmwood Ward's MDT model includes Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Activity Co-ordinators, Carer's Liaison, Social Worker, Admission & Discharge Co-Ordinator, Medics & Pharmacy Technicians in order to give our patients the best possible care that we can.

We know how important a work life balance is & so are open to flexible working requests. There is an expectation to work unsocial hours and to meet the needs of the service, but we welcome and consider applications for part time working and condensed hours.

Main duties of the job

• Take part in clinical and management supervision and attend all developmental training sessions.
• Take charge of a ward from time to time as allocated.
• Adhere to those stipulations as defined in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Exercise leadership within the service by ensuring sound organisation, good communication and relationships within the nursing team under the guidance and supervision of the Ward Manager and Nurse Team Leader.
• Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any specific clinical activity as appropriate.
• Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any professional issues as necessary.
• Report to, or assist/advise the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any matters of complaint.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Happy to talk flexible working- all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN
• Sub part 1 of the NMC Register
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Commitment to Lifelong Learning and completion of the rotational developmental programme of training.

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Parklands Hospital

Aldermaston Road

Basingstoke

Hampshire

RG24 9RH

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

348-MNH-5774