Clinical Charge Nurse / Deputy Ward Manager

Ward in the Community is a 13-bedded male locked forensic rehabilitation unit, sited on the edge of Lambeth Hospital, near Clapham, Stockwell and Brixton.

The unit has a lower level of physical security compared to the secure forensic wards in SLAM, and moderate levels of procedural security, but this is balanced with high levels of relational security (detailed risk assessment, individualised care planning and monitoring).

We predominantly provide a period of rehabilitation and 'testing out' for patients stepping down from secure forensic wards. However, we also accept patients from prison, PICUs, acute wards and the community.

To develop an understanding of and demonstrate skill in the supervision process through one's own supervision, and in the provision of supervision to junior staff and students. To provide mentorship and professional supervision to junior staff, and assessment of student nurses. To support mentors in developing their mentorship skills. To actively participate in teaching and learning activities within the service. To account for one's own professional practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and to maintain requirements for regular re-registration. To demonstrate an ability to identify areas for personal development to improve and enhance knowledge and skills. To participate in the Preceptorship process. To be physically capable of fulfilling the role, and able to work throughout a 24-hour shift system. To demonstrate an awareness of the effects of and one's own limitations in fulfilling some aspects of the role on the mental well being of oneself, and demonstrate
ability to seek assistance and guidance from colleagues. To show self-awareness and an ability to reflect and discuss emotions and thoughts in relation to care of service users.

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmesCar lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease carsAccommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sitesNHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

Counselling servicesWellbeing eventsLong service awardsCycle to work schemeSeason ticket loanChildcare vouchersStaff restaurants