Charge Nurse

In line with the philosophy of the clinical area, the post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the service user, in conjunction with other staff. The post holder will provide a key leadership role providing direction to the team, acting as a positive role model and contributing to the professional development of junior staff and consistently demonstrating Trust Values. The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals, including the wider Multi-Disciplinary team (nursing, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy) in assessing service user's needs, devising care plans and evaluating outcomes that promote service user empowerment through the process. Work as part of the Trust shift rota across a 24 hour shift pattern including Long day shifts and Nights.,

• Provide leadership for the team, developing working partnerships with inpatient services and primary, secondary and tertiary health care.
• Provide management supervision and appraisal for junior staff, in accordance with the HPFT supervision policy.
• Function as a charge nurse to people with learning disabilities and associated mental health needs, taking responsibility for formulation of appropriate care plans.
• Act as a clinical expert in their service area. This means keeping clinically up to date, being able to assess service users thoroughly, plan care rigorously and audit and evaluate nursing and professional specific interventions, based on evidence and locally agreed protocols and policies.
• Act in a consultative role to external agencies in relation to clinical interventions, risk assessments and management plans.
  
  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.
The Trust provides:
• Community Services including local teams for mental health.
• Acute and Rehabilitation Services including inpatient services and crisis team.
• Specialist Services such as mental health services for older people, eating disorders, and our mother and baby unit.
• Learning Disability and Forensic Services.
This post is based in our Learning Disability Inpatient assessment and treatment services in Colchester. 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