Charge Nurse post on Southfield, a secure mental health unit run by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder runs the ward on duties delegated by the clinical ward manager, setting care standards and supervising staff and resources. The unit cares for adults aged 18 to 65 with serious mental illness who are detained under the Mental Health Act, aiming to help them manage their health and return to the community. Applicants need NMC registration as an RMN or RNLD and in-depth Band 5 post-qualification mental health experience.
What the job involves
- Take charge of the ward on duties delegated by the clinical ward manager
- Support ward management, including deployment, supervision, teaching of staff and students, and resources
- Assess individual care needs
- Develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Set standards of care
- Manage, deploy and supervise junior staff throughout night duty
Qualifications
- Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse (RMN or RNLD) qualification
- Mentorship course
- Clinical supervision training
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Experience
- In-depth post-qualification experience at Band 5 working in mental health
Skills & knowledge
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Excellent team working skills
- Patient-focused approach
- Commitment to the Trust values
What’s offered
- Forensic lead payment
- Training and development opportunities
- CPD support
- Flexible working requests discussed at interview
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
