Charge Nurse

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Charge Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Nottinghamshire area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This special hospital provides low secure, high dependency rehabilitation and recovery services for women with mental illnesses and personality disorders

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* To be considered for this position you must be qualified as Registered Mental Health Nurse with a current active NMC Pin

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As a Charge Nurse your key duties include:

• Being a clear leader for the nursing team on the ward and managing shifts


• Deputising for the Ward Manager providing cover and assisting with the day to day management of the ward and team


• Providing high quality care and leading by example to junior staff


• Developing therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement


• Following all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice


• Contributing to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress


• Mentoring, supporting and supervising student nurses and other members of the team


• Promoting professional development within the team


• Carrying out sit coordination duties when required

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• The ability to assess and teach junior staff


• A proven ability to co-ordinate care, prioritise tasks and manage Health & Safety issues


• The drive to learn and develop


• A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice


• Able to show a can-do attitude always

The successful Charge Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £41,475 - £44,648 per annum.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)


• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)


• Private Medical Insurance Scheme


• Life Assurance


• Free meals while on duty


• Care first - Employee Assistance Services


• Continuous learning and development


• Childcare vouchers


• Career development


• Personal health insurance


• An employee assistance programme


• Voluntary benefits

Reference ID: 3820

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV