Job summary
We are currently looking for a skilled and motivated experienced RNLD or RMN to join our 'Outstanding' National Autism Inpatient team.
The National Autism Unit (NAU) is a 15-bedded male inpatient service which provides care for autistic adults with complex needs and comorbid mental health difficulties.
Working as part of a multi -disciplinary team you will have excellent communication skills and team working abilities. A key role of the Clinical Charge Nurse is to lead by example and be a role model for the nursing team. We are looking for an individual who is able to support junior staff and students in their professional development, through excellent and effective clinical leadership and sharing of knowledge.
You will work very closely with the ward manager and other Clinical Charge Nurses to ensure that the unit maintains the highest standard of care provision and safe level of staffing.
The post holder will have a role in all aspects of service development and improvement. In return, our service will provide you with high levels of supervision and support during your working career with us and provide you with personal development plans to help you develop in this role.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver, or advise on the delivery of, high quality safenursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinicalexcellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) codeof professional conduct.
- Promote anddevelop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model tojunior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care
- Support professional development through clinicalappraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educationalprogramme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment.
About us
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
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed description of duties and main responsibilities in the Job description and Person Specification document attached.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed description of duties and main responsibilities in the Job description and Person Specification document attached.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental health Nurse or Registered Learning Disabilities nurse
- Practice Assessor/ Supervisor qualification
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of research-based/ reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit.
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
- Experience of working with autistic patients
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations.
- Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical)
- Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas as required
- Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental health Nurse or Registered Learning Disabilities nurse
- Practice Assessor/ Supervisor qualification
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of research-based/ reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge and develop these by using evidence based practice
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation
Desirable
- Experience of taking responsibility for a ward / clinical unit.
- Experience of supporting practice development in clinical areas
- Experience of working with autistic patients
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision
- Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations.
- Forms very effective working relationships with colleagues
- Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
Desirable
- Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the requirements of the role (including physical)
- Flexibility to work shift patterns across 24hrs, 7days a week and across all clinical areas as required
- Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
