This Clinical Charge Nurse post is on Croydon Tyson West 1, a 17-bed male acute mental health ward at Bethlem Royal Hospital in the Croydon Acute Care Service. The work centres on leading nursing care, supervising junior staff and students, and working with the ward manager on staffing, governance, supervision and appraisal. The post is for Registered Mental Health Nurses who have finished preceptorship and are approved NMC Practice Assessors, and it includes Duty Senior Nurse duties after training. Candidates need at least two years' experience as an RMN.
What the job involves
- Deliver high-quality nursing care and clinical leadership on the ward with the ward team and manager
- Implement and monitor all policies so the ward runs in line with Trust standards and the ward philosophy
- Ensure supervision and appraisal systems are robustly implemented
- Ensure care meets the highest standard within the clinical governance framework
- Work closely with the ward manager to maintain standards of care and safe staffing levels
- Lead by example as a role model for the nursing team
- Support junior staff and students in their professional development through clinical leadership and sharing knowledge
- Assess risk formally and informally, balancing least restrictive practice with a safe, therapeutic service
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to service development and improvement
- Take part in day-to-day patient care
- Undertake Duty Senior Nurse duties once the relevant training is complete
Qualifications
- Completed preceptorship
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a mental health nurse
- Approved NMC Practice Assessor status
Experience
- At least 2 years working as an RMN
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Reflective practice using supervision and evidence-based practice to develop skills
- Experience of assessing physical health needs in a mental health setting
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical legislation
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Ability to teach and present concepts to a group
- Resilience to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
- Providing responsive, inclusive care that meets service users' needs
- Understanding of the challenges facing nurses caring for people with mental health difficulties, shown with empathy
Nice to have
- Experience of engaging with or supporting clinical research projects
- Experience of supporting practice development, such as quality improvement initiatives
- Evidence of leadership in current workplace, such as leading a QI project
- Problem-solving with minimal supervision
What’s offered
- Pension and leave package, dependent on role and length of service
- Career development through mentoring, coaching and talent programmes
- Competitive car lease deals
- Keyworker housing on selected sites
- NHS discounts of up to 10% with retail brands
- Counselling services
- Cycle to work scheme
- Childcare vouchers
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
