Charge Nurse

The charge nurse role will be to support the ward manager in managing a secure ward with patient's under the mental health act who have a diagnosis of mental health, personality disorder and or learning disability needs.

• Have clinical and leadership experience that provides the expertise and confidence required to support the wider nursing team.


• Be able to respond flexibly to change and the developing needs of the service.


• Be responsible for deputising in the absence of the ward manager if necessary and therefore must demonstrate a willingness to develop and expand on their existing roles and responsibilities


• Be role models for their peers and demonstrate core priory values at all times therefore the expectations of this will need to be clearly set out.


• It is also desirable to have experience in a forensic setting though a keen desire to work in this challenging field is necessary


• The role will require being a clinical lead and an understanding and knowledge of patient's needs is essential.


• You will need to demonstrate the ability to assess and teach junior staff and have good leadership skills. The ability to have a flexible, positive, team orientated approach is required.


Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Abilities


• Registered nurse with active NMC PIN with 2 years post qualifying experience


• Relevant clinical experience


• Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality


• Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise.


• Excellent verbal , interpersonal and written communication skills
  
  Excellent salary


• Free on-site parking


• Free meals on duty


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave


• Enhanced maternity pay


• Contributory pension scheme


• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare


• Access to development opportunities


• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel


• Leadership & management development


• Long service award


• Refer a friend bonuses


• Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)