Charge Nurse - Band 6
- Employer
- Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
- Location
- Norwich
- Salary
- £37,338 to £44,962 gross per annum
- Closing date
- 20 Jan 2025
Job Details
There is an opportunity for a Band 6 for 9 months to cover maternity leave.
Are you looking for a role where you can develop your leadership skills and have the opportunity to enhance patient care?
Rollesby Ward is a 10 bedded female PICU (Psychiatric intensive care unit) in Norwich, covering both the Norfolk and Suffolk area.
Within this role it will be important to be able show skills in leadership, communication, risk assessment and knowledge of the mental health act. It is also important that the individual works in a caring and empathic way towards others and is approachable to both patients and staff.
Rollesby ward often takes part in Quality improvement projects and is continually looking to improve the work it completes - as a charge nurse we would look for your assistance and input in making this happen.
For internal applicants we can offer fixed term roles as secondments with your current managers approval. Please advise your recruitment officer if you would like to be considered for this role on a secondment basis
Main duties of the job
Rollesby ward is looking for an enthusiastic and caring new staff member who as a charge nurse would have an active role in leadership and role modelling excellent care to others this can include:
Have excellent knowledge of the Mental health act.
Have excellent record keeping skills, including care documentation and audits.
Have good communications both within the multi-disciplinary team and with other professionals such as social care.
Being the head of a care team, ensuring patient needs are advocated for and that staff feel supported in their role.
Keeping up to date with the most recent NICE guidelines and local procedures and sharing any changes with the team.
Being lead in a certain area for the ward e.g. Infection control, safeguarding
To contribute towards and understand the gatekeeping of patients facilitating safe, timely and effective transfer in and out of a PICU ward.
Ensuring that adequate supervision is given to those who you have been allocated.
Take part in Quality Improvement projects where relevant.
Be trained in, or able to be able to be trained in Prevention and management of violence and aggression.
About us
Benefits included with this role are: -
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN
Desirable
- ENB 998 / Mentorship
- Leadership / Management Training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to problem solve autonomously
Desirable
- At least 2 years experience as Band 5
Skills
Essential
- Ability to show leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of pro-active involvement within a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of issues arounds confidentiality
Desirable
- Understanding of medicines management and treatment
Other
Essential
- Fitness to undergo full PMA training and perform full duties of the post
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Rollesby Ward PICU
Hellesdon Hospital Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
246-CNN6772362
Company
“Welcome to Norfolk and Suffolk foundation Trust, we provide an extensive range of mental health services across two counties , working with our communities and partners we continue to develop and transform our services so we can really meet the needs of the people we serve .We are an organisation which truly values nurses , acknowledges the special , unique skills they bring and is committed to developing clinical, academic and leadership pathways whilst supporting, nurturing and caring for you .We have strengthened nurse leadership, created Nurse Consultant , Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist roles with many more expected . We have over 80 Non medical prescribers and will continue to support more each year . Nursing In NSFT is not without its challenges but we have used them to create opportunities, to learn, to improve and to work differently . Our absolute priority , our number one aim is to improve the care we provide and we will achieve this. Join us and be part of something very special" - Diane Hull, Chief Nurse
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialist mental health services for the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, serving a population of 1.6 million people. We are a large organisation covering a wide geographical area divided into ‘Care Groups'. There are also Care Groups supporting children, family and young people’s services, and specialist services, including Forensic mental health services.
Each Care Group has its own Leadership team, with the aim of supporting clinically led decision making locally, to support the needs of people accessing services.
We have inpatient facilities across both counties with smaller bases in rural locations. Many of the Trust’s services are offered in the community, enabling people accessing services to receive the support they need in an environment familiar to them.
At NSFT we believe in recovery and wellbeing, and understand the importance of good physical health, maintaining relationships and achieving a balance between treatments and continuing an active life.
The people in our care, families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do and are vital in helping shape and support our service strategy. Our strategy supports and enables people with mental health problems to live a fulfilling life and make their personal recovery journey.
Norfolk and Suffolk, in the East of England are some of the safest places to live in the UK, with low crime rates making it a community to be proud of. Housing prices are frequently cited as a reason to move here, as you get an incredible amount for your money compared with other major UK cities.
About our location
Norwich in Norfolk has something for everyone. It has retained a strong local identity and, with that, a sense of community. Locals say hello to each other, baristas remember our coffee orders and you’ll be among the first to know about interesting local projects. This strong sense of community, along with excellent shopping, eating out, affordable house prices and excellent schooling is why Norwich has been ranked by the Guardian as the UK’s best city to work in.
Ipswich in Suffolk is steeped in history, yet full of life. According to The London Economic, affordable house prices and hourly commutes to London have earned Suffolk’s county town a slot in their top ten property destinations. “In Ipswich we have got a fantastic cultural offer far better than what towns and cities bigger than us are offering. We have got very good transport links, especially to London, and house prices are a lot cheaper in the area.
One of Norfolk’s most famous stretches of beaches, Great Yarmouth attracts around six million tourists each year! Situated at the mouth of the River Yare, this old port town is home to beautiful golden sandy beaches and neighbouring towns and villages with scenic views and homely charm.
Full to the brim of history and with a vibrant town centre, King’s Lynn is the ideal destination to enjoy the superb mix of history, shopping and entertainment on offer! A small, historic market town, King's Lynn is the perfect place to live and work, with fantastic train links and short drives to fantastic beaches.
Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk is a unique and dazzling historic gem. An important market town with a richly fascinating heritage, the striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares and glorious cathedral and abbey gardens provide a distinctive visual charm. With prestigious shopping, an award-winning market, plus variety of attractions and places to stay, Bury St Edmunds is under two hours from London and convenient for Cambridge.
Travel
For family members who love (or need) to travel, you’re ideally located. Trains run to and from London every 30 minutes from both Ipswich and Norwich, and there are direct rail services from Manchester, Nottingham and Cambridge. Both counties are well connected to major road networks and Norwich has an international airport.
Some of our valued employees have told their story of working at Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust... use the links below to read these.
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