Charge Nurse - Astley Court

*£6000 Recruitment/Retention Payment

The Role

HPFT is committed to investing in and developing staff. We are now able to recruit additional experienced registered nurses to the team at the Astley Court, Little Plumstead Hospital, Norfolk, NR13 5EW. We are looking for Learning Disabilities Nurses and Mental Health Nurses to join our hard working and committed team.

As a Charge Nurse you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a learning disability assessment and treatment service and will assist the Team Leader in maintaining effective team working processes. Charge Nurses must be able to exercise a considerable degree of initiative, possess mature judgment and maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with patients, their relatives, colleagues, and visitors.

The post involves 24-hour rotation. We offer extra payments for unsocial hours worked and a recruitment and retention premium (RRP) of £6,000 per year on top of the Band 6 salary (subject to terms and conditions).

For informal enquiries contact James Ruthen, Service Manager- james.ruthen@nhs.net or calling 01603 711148/56.

Main duties of the job

1 Clinical & Job Responsibilities1.1 Will function as a supervisor to named nurse as allocated, takingresponsibility for ensuring that named nurses formulate appropriatecare plans.1.2 Will ensure all staff are fully conversant with all aspects regarding theservice user's care and treatment.1.3 Will identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan,implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with theunit's nursing team and the MDT.1.4 Will maintain close liaison with all department\staff involved in a serviceuser's care and report on progress and effectiveness to the MDT.1.5 Will participate in ward rounds, case conference, etc and will preparereports on service users as required.1.6 Will be aware of all policy documents and legal requirementsconcerning the unit and ensure that these are adhered to, eg MHA,administration of drugs and implement appropriately.1.7 Will demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities toappropriate grades of staff.1.8 Will be fully conversant and ensure compliance with NMC codes ofconduct and practice, relevant legislation and policies and procedures.1.9.1 To participate in assessment, with management, care planning, andreview of all individuals referred to unit as appropriate, with the relevantdisciplines.NB: The post holder is required to maintain current registration with theNMC.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Leadership and Staff Management Responsibility4.1 Will exercise leadership and develop a good working relationship withcolleagues in the MDT and the unit as a whole.4.2To ensure that the Trust policies/procedures, NMC guidelines andprotocols are adhered to at all times.4.3 To monitor and review sickness/absence, in partnership with the teamleader.4.4 To participate in the recruitment and selection of junior staff.4.5 To participate in positive, regular clinical supervision and formal appraisalsystems in line with the Trust policy.4.6 To contribute to the orientation/induction programmes for new staff and tothe training/development programmes for all staff and students.4.7 Ensuring the physical environment is conducive to developing andmaintaining a therapeutic environment consistent with the well being ofboth service-users and staff.4.8 To develop regular teaching sessions within the clinical environment.4.9 To act as a mentor to student nurses, providing ongoing support.4.10 To act as site nurse in charge out of hours on a rotational basis

4.11 Will be required to act up in the absence of the Team Leader.4.12 To take charge of the Unit as required.

Person Specification

Educational achievements, qualifications, and training

Essential

• RMN/RLDN or Dip/ Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health/ Learning Disability Nursing
• ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at Band 5.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in other clinical settings

Job related attitude and skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively within a multi- professional team.
• Confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills are required.
• Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour.
• Experience of risk assessment and management.
• Ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions.
• Understanding of legal framework MHA, MCA, DoL, safeguarding and social factors involved in care.
• Supervision skills

Desirable

• Specific clinical skills applicable e.g. brief therapy, cognitive therapy and anxiety management.
• Implementing quality improvement initiatives.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly according to client / service needs.
• Receptive to changing environments and an ability to promote positive approaches to implementing changes according to service and client need.
• Leadership qualities
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Positive approach to work
• Attention to detail.

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Astley Court - Little Plumstead Hospital -

Little Plumstead Hospital

Norwich

NR13 5EW

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