Job summary
Silverbirch Unit is an 19 bedded female acute ward that supports women of working age in the acute stages of their illness.
As Band 6 charge nurse you will be expected to demonstrate effective clinical and managerial leadership, motivation and initiative in change management to the nursing and wider MDT. You will play a vital role in delivering positive service delivery and implementing operational procedures/changes in line with trust and locality strategic objectives. It is expected that you would in partnership with the Ward Manager and Management Team to ensure the effective running of the inpatient setting and also act up in the absence of the Ward Manager.
On Silverbirch, we are keen to develop our nurses, so training opportunities will be available and supported. There will be an opportunity for you to attend additional training bespoke to the management role, specifically, supervision and appraisals, the charge nurse development course, and the Team Leaders course amongst others.
You will receive full support from your direct line manager, other peer Charge Nurses already on the ward, as well as senior managers based on site.
The team work hard to provide excellent care to the service users they work with and we are lucky to have a wide range of experienced and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team, including; psychology, physio's, occupational therapists, medics and dietetics, that all work closely and consistently to provide a high standard of care.
Main duties of the job
We are inviting experienced nurses with a passion for providing a high standard of care that can assist individuals to improve their wellbeing and ensure that their admission to the ward is a helpful, positive and useful experience.
We welcome registered nurses with a positive attitude to effective care, who are able to work within and adapt to an often ever-changing service or ward environment. You will be able to work well within a team and demonstrate kindness, compassion, respect and great leadership skills that are key to being an effective member of the management team on Cherry Ward.
You will be confident in your decision making, as well as having the ability to encourage and support others in developing their decision-making skills. You will provide reassurance to your team members and be able to provide advice and guidance or know where to find it if needed.
You will have the opportunity to take on additional management responsibilities, including, deputising for the ward manager in their absence, take on lead roles, supervise and appraise junior staff. This will involve you being diplomatic, respectful, consistent, professional, supportive and kind and have excellent communication and listening skills.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust): a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Practice ManagementTo carry out clinical practice within the designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided. This will include:Undertaking a comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in consultation with the service user to provide the best nursing care.
Carry out clinical audit to evaluate and improve clinical services in partnership with service users.
Ability to administer medicine within relevant Trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, MHA 1983. Ensure all others apply these, to support safe practice.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant mental Health legislation.
Be familiar with the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives. Recognise own competencies and to address any limitations to ensure safe practice.
To implement and encourage others to implement research-based practice.
Supervise junior and unqualified staff.
Implementation of care and rehabilitation programme.
Evaluation of effectiveness of care provided in partnership with users.
Ability to undertake risk assessment and develop risk management strategies forIndividual service users: ICPA/SAP to people who present with mental health problems.
2 Teaching, Education & Health PromotionTo use own specialist skills, knowledge and resources to provide mentoring opportunities for staff within designated areas and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. This will include:
Regular provision of advice and mentoring to staff.
Function as a preceptor and mentor to new staff enabling their full integration into the service.
Develop junior staff through teaching or training activities.
Support the provision of an appropriate learning environment for pre- and post- registered students, novice practitioners, and new team members as directed.
3. Continuing Professional DevelopmentTo maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that practice reflects best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs, as outlined in the NHS Plan (2000).
Implement the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities relating to practice as outlined in the NMC "Code of Professional Practice". Change to: the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives.
Take responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC Standards.
To receive clinical supervision in accordance on a contracted and regular basis from an identified Senior Practitioner, as per trust Clinical Supervision Policy.
To be aware of the need for appropriate management support and supervision from the people manager, and to maintain records of these meetings.
Maintain Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).
Implement Clinical and Personnel Policies and Procedures of AWP Trust.
Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant medicines, related medication management issues and act in accordance with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust policy. Ensure that others also work within these guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Clinical Practice ManagementTo carry out clinical practice within the designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided. This will include:Undertaking a comprehensive, patient-focused, nursing assessment and prepare care plans in consultation with the service user to provide the best nursing care.
Carry out clinical audit to evaluate and improve clinical services in partnership with service users.
Ability to administer medicine within relevant Trust and legislative guidance e.g. NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, MHA 1983. Ensure all others apply these, to support safe practice.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the key elements of relevant mental Health legislation.
Be familiar with the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives. Recognise own competencies and to address any limitations to ensure safe practice.
To implement and encourage others to implement research-based practice.
Supervise junior and unqualified staff.
Implementation of care and rehabilitation programme.
Evaluation of effectiveness of care provided in partnership with users.
Ability to undertake risk assessment and develop risk management strategies forIndividual service users: ICPA/SAP to people who present with mental health problems.
2 Teaching, Education & Health PromotionTo use own specialist skills, knowledge and resources to provide mentoring opportunities for staff within designated areas and promote positive attitudes towards mental health. This will include:
Regular provision of advice and mentoring to staff.
Function as a preceptor and mentor to new staff enabling their full integration into the service.
Develop junior staff through teaching or training activities.
Support the provision of an appropriate learning environment for pre- and post- registered students, novice practitioners, and new team members as directed.
3. Continuing Professional DevelopmentTo maintain and develop professional knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure that practice reflects best practice, remains evidence based, is current and responsive to meet changing patient and NHS service needs, as outlined in the NHS Plan (2000).
Implement the legal rules, statutory regulations and professional responsibilities relating to practice as outlined in the NMC "Code of Professional Practice". Change to: the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives.
Take responsibility for post-registration education and for continuing professional development as outlined in NMC Standards.
To receive clinical supervision in accordance on a contracted and regular basis from an identified Senior Practitioner, as per trust Clinical Supervision Policy.
To be aware of the need for appropriate management support and supervision from the people manager, and to maintain records of these meetings.
Maintain Health and Safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).
Implement Clinical and Personnel Policies and Procedures of AWP Trust.
Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant medicines, related medication management issues and act in accordance with the appropriate NMC standards and Trust policy. Ensure that others also work within these guidelines.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Clear record of ongoing continuing professional development
- Significant experience of effectively co-coordinating and leading shifts
- Experienced in the prevention and management of violence and aggressions; evidence
- Some experience in undertaking clinical supervision, appraisals, mentorship, teaching
- Significant relevant experience as a clinician, able to undertake thorough risk assessments
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Knowledge of the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Able to assess, plan treatment for and review nursing care needs
- Motivated to provide the highest standard in a changing service
- Awareness and understanding of Health and Safely issues
- Ability to recognize and manage your own stress and that of others in the workplace
Desirable
- Experience at band 6 level
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Clear record of ongoing continuing professional development
- Significant experience of effectively co-coordinating and leading shifts
- Experienced in the prevention and management of violence and aggressions; evidence
- Some experience in undertaking clinical supervision, appraisals, mentorship, teaching
- Significant relevant experience as a clinician, able to undertake thorough risk assessments
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Knowledge of the NMC's 'The Code': Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Able to assess, plan treatment for and review nursing care needs
- Motivated to provide the highest standard in a changing service
- Awareness and understanding of Health and Safely issues
- Ability to recognize and manage your own stress and that of others in the workplace
Desirable
- Experience at band 6 level
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).
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