Job summary
A great opportunity at Fountain Way Hospital, Salisbury has arrived; we are currently looking to recruit experienced, innovative, enthusiastic nursing staff into Band 6 Charge Nurse positions on Amblescroft North.
Amblescroft North is an older adult 20 bedded mixed gender unit that cares for individuals experiencing mental illness of a functional nature. We cater predominantly for individuals over the age of 65 and are situated in the same building as a ward that primarily cares for individuals suffering from an organic illness such as dementia.
You will require dedication, excellent communication skills, passion to make a difference, a person centred approach and exceptional problem solving skills. In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work with an experienced team of professionals, generous annual leave allowance, clinical training package, opportunities for career development and a chance to access apprenticeship programmes.
This is an exciting opportunity, which offers the successful candidate the chance to be a part of a team that puts pride, empowerment, hope and optimism at the forefront of everything they do.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a motivated and innovative individual as a Band 6 Nurse to take a lead role in the development and delivery of clinical care within the Inpatient Team. You will provide a full range of assessment, implementation and evaluation of care programmes for our service users, for which a commitment to service user and carer involvement is essential. You will manage a small case load as a named and or associate nurse and regularly take responsibility as shift coordinator.
As a key member of the management team for the ward you will support the Ward Manager in the operational management and clinical practice development for Amblescroft North, alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team. You will provide leadership and supervision to staff members and be active in the continued development and recruitment of staff.
Relevant experience at Band 5 is essential, as is demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development and achievement. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, high standards of practice and the motivation to develop inpatient care. They will also demonstrate an ability to support and motivate a staff team through line management and clinical supervision in order to maintain the strong team approach that is currently a feature of our work. The successful applicant will be required to work within a range of shifts and will be expected to participate in rotation onto nights.
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 deliver services across 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, throughout the county of Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach--for both those who use our services and our employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees provide better care.
We are committed to supporting our staff, and wellbeing and development are priorities for the team at Beechlydene.
At AWP, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We value the unique blend of experiences, perspectives, and knowledge that individuals bring to AWP--because diversity makes us stronger.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scope and Range
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As per the NMC Code, take operational responsibility for the day-to-day clinical management of the unit and the safe running of the shift, ensuring mechanisms are in place to support, develop, and monitor all aspects of care and service delivery.
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Take the role of Nurse in Charge on a rota basis as allocated.
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Oversee and deliver clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high-quality, evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, risk assessments, interventions, and evaluations for patients are provided.
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Act as an accountable, candid, and responsible point of contact and facilitator for clinical quality, collaboratively responsible for reporting, presenting, and acting upon improvement actions (in accordance with internal, Care Quality Commission, Local Authority, or Clinical Commissioning Group requirements).
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Facilitate a learning environment that coaches and enables others to develop advanced clinical skills, e.g., specialist assessment, planning, and evaluation for individuals with functional illness.
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Demonstrate competence in complex decision-making, assessment, and the management of clinical needs.
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Monitor standards, conduct audits, and lead innovative processes to improve quality and the operational management of the unit.
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Ensure the team works in accordance with organisational, regional, and statutory guidelines, as well as best practice guidance outlined in formal benchmarks or standards (e.g., National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).
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Mentor and teach as required, with specific responsibility for providing leadership and clinical practice using a just culture, compassionate management, and coaching approach to develop and maintain the skills required within a specialist environment.
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Scope and Range
-
As per the NMC Code, take operational responsibility for the day-to-day clinical management of the unit and the safe running of the shift, ensuring mechanisms are in place to support, develop, and monitor all aspects of care and service delivery.
-
Take the role of Nurse in Charge on a rota basis as allocated.
-
Oversee and deliver clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high-quality, evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, risk assessments, interventions, and evaluations for patients are provided.
-
Act as an accountable, candid, and responsible point of contact and facilitator for clinical quality, collaboratively responsible for reporting, presenting, and acting upon improvement actions (in accordance with internal, Care Quality Commission, Local Authority, or Clinical Commissioning Group requirements).
-
Facilitate a learning environment that coaches and enables others to develop advanced clinical skills, e.g., specialist assessment, planning, and evaluation for individuals with functional illness.
-
Demonstrate competence in complex decision-making, assessment, and the management of clinical needs.
-
Monitor standards, conduct audits, and lead innovative processes to improve quality and the operational management of the unit.
-
Ensure the team works in accordance with organisational, regional, and statutory guidelines, as well as best practice guidance outlined in formal benchmarks or standards (e.g., National Institute for Health and Care Excellence).
-
Mentor and teach as required, with specific responsibility for providing leadership and clinical practice using a just culture, compassionate management, and coaching approach to develop and maintain the skills required within a specialist environment.
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Adequate Qualification and Experience
Essential
- The NMC's The Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives
- Substantial experience at Band 5 level
- Practical experience in providing high-quality care and exceeding expectations
Desirable
- Experience in managing and supervising staff
Person Specification
Adequate Qualification and Experience
Essential
- The NMC's The Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives
- Substantial experience at Band 5 level
- Practical experience in providing high-quality care and exceeding expectations
Desirable
- Experience in managing and supervising staff
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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