Ward Sister / Charge Nurse - Adult Acute

What you will be doing
+ Working on an identified adult mental health ward, with the flexibility of working across wards, dependent on skill and service need.
+ Delivering high quality clinical service-to-service users and their families.
+ Be responsible for the management and care delivery of patients referred to the Ward, by liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies where appropriate and developing a network of support to patients and their carers to ensure a high standard of therapeutic care is delivered.
+ To be responsible for managerial and clinical supervision of other team members where identified.
+ Delivering therapeutic interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties.
+ To be responsible for the management of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager and quality lead.
+ To implement agreed monitoring of effectiveness of care implementing the essence of care guidance.
Things that you will have:
+ Registered professional (NMC)
+ Post registration course/s at degree or diploma level
+ Registered student practice supervisor and assessor
+ Leadership qualification (Desirable)
+ A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach

You will be joining our Adult Mental Health Ward at The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury. Laurel Ward is a 16 bedded mixed gender adult acute ward caring for patients of working age.
the post is a full time permanent position and you will be required to work both day and night shifts on a roster basis.
Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube, + An annual salary of up to £42,618 (37.5 hours per week) depending on experience
+ 35 - 41 days annual leave - including bank holidays (depending on length of service)
+ Ongoing career development and training
+ NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most comprehensive and generous schemes in the UK
+ Wellbeing support, such as access to the MPFT Staff Psychology Service, and additional wellbeing days, along with activities throughout the year
+ Annual recognition event recognising our employees who live and breathe our values