Job summary
Are you a positive, proactive, and experienced RMN or RLDN looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference? We invite you to become part of our exceptional team of Waddon ward an inpatient treating individuals with personality difficulties. It is an intensive psychological intervention ward where we provide high-quality, recovery-focused interventions. We encourage applicant with effective communication skills and thoughtfully designed wards that prioritise patient safety while promoting meaningful connections between staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
To oversee the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care given to a group of service users, and ensure records associated with this process are maintained. The post holder will also act as a named nurse or inpatient care coordinator. This may include the co-ordination of care of service users liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team where necessary. The post holder will carry out nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care, and complies with The Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code of Professional Conduct. The post holder will clinically supervise and appraise junior staff and students.
There will be an expectation that the post holder will facilitate user involvement in all aspects of service delivery.
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 feel valued and appreciated and that is 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 supporting 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 programmes
Car lease, our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars
Accommodation, our staff benefit from keyworker housing which is available on selected sites
NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
Counselling services
Wellbeing events
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Childcare vouchers
Staff restaurants
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) / Register Nurse (Learning Disability) A
- Mentorship Course. A
- SLTP training. A
- Evidence of continuing professional development. A
- Degree or equivalent experience. A
Desirable
- RGN. A
- Management course. A
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing clinical practice at Band 5. A
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care. A
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision. A
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. A
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice. A
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care. A
- Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals. A
- Experience of facilitating therapeutic groups
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices. A
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice. A/I
- Working knowledge of forensic mental health and relevant legislation associated with forensic MHA sections, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act and NHS Plan. A/I
- Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental ill-health. A/I
Desirable
- Knowledge of performance management procedures. A/I
- Experience working in a personality disorder ward
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice. A/I
- Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style. I
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. A/I
- Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner which inspires. Confidence and respect from others. I
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies. I
- Ability to analyse complex issues/problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions. I
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard. I
- Ability to delegate appropriately. I
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management. I
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations. I
- Appreciation of the complexities of variety of the Clinical Charge Nurse role and how to balance clinical and nonclinical responsibil
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) / Register Nurse (Learning Disability) A
- Mentorship Course. A
- SLTP training. A
- Evidence of continuing professional development. A
- Degree or equivalent experience. A
Desirable
- RGN. A
- Management course. A
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing clinical practice at Band 5. A
- Experience of implementing and monitoring standards of care. A
- Experience of providing clinical and managerial supervision. A
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. A
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice. A
Desirable
- Experience of working with other client groups and of using a variety of models and approaches to care. A
- Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals. A
- Experience of facilitating therapeutic groups
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices. A
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the service, including evidence based practice. A/I
- Working knowledge of forensic mental health and relevant legislation associated with forensic MHA sections, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act and NHS Plan. A/I
- Understanding of the role and function of other organisations providing services to people with mental ill-health. A/I
Desirable
- Knowledge of performance management procedures. A/I
- Experience working in a personality disorder ward
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills in developing and changing clinical practice. A/I
- Ability to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style. I
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. A/I
- Ability to negotiate and reach compromises in verbal discussions in a manner which inspires. Confidence and respect from others. I
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies. I
- Ability to analyse complex issues/problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions. I
- Ability to manage own time effectively and to produce pieces of work on time and to a high standard. I
- Ability to delegate appropriately. I
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management. I
- Ability to support, manage and advise the team through difficult and challenging situations. I
- Appreciation of the complexities of variety of the Clinical Charge Nurse role and how to balance clinical and nonclinical responsibil
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bethlehem Royal Hospital, River House
Monks Ochard Road, Bechenham
London
BR3 3BX
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
