Job summary
Would you like to join an innovative service committed to delivering the best possible care for our service-users? HPFT's Specialist Learning Disability Services are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate, and experienced Charge Nurse to work across Buckinghamshire leading the work of the IST.
The diverse and multi-disciplinary Specialist Learning Disability Services provide specialist care to adults with Learning Disabilities whose needs cannot be met by mainstream services alone. The successful candidate will be based at our Hub at Anglo Office Park in High Wycombe or Midshires Business Park in Aylesbury dependant on personal choice.
Main duties of the job
As our new Charge Nurse, you will be welcomed into a safe and supportive staff team, who empower and encourage one another in being the best version of ourselves for the benefit of those we care for.
This opportunity is perfect for someone seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same. Under the direction of the Team Leader, you will provide comprehensive professional and effective leadership, as well as clinical advice and expertise. Working hours involve shifts, including some nights, weekends and bank holidays.
We are seeking applications from Nurses who have positive attitudes, values and beliefs about working with people with an LD who are experiencing mental health problems, and who want to make a real difference to the service.
About us
At HPFT we provide an exciting and forward-thinking work environment, where staff feel valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are proud to be one of the top five recommended NHS Trusts to work for, and hold a CQC rating of Outstanding, making us one of the highest-rated Mental Health Trusts in the country. What's more, you will also be able to enjoy an extensive range of trust-wide staff benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave on entry to NHS
- One of the best pension schemes in the UK
- Flexible working options
- Car leasing scheme
- Childcare discounts
- Wellbeing events and activities
- A 24-hour staff support helpline.
Within your role as Charge Nurse, you will also benefit from regular supervisions, bespoke training opportunities, and the co-construction of your own personal development objectives to ensure you continue to progress and develop professionally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In your new role you will:
- Be responsible for supporting service users with a learning disability and health need in the community intensively working shifts over a 7-day rota
- Carry out assessment of individual needs, make recommendations of how to meet those needs, support the implementation of these recommendations and monitor, evaluate and review the input
- Work in close liaison with Team Manager, Nurse Team Leader, and Clinical Leads in delivering effective evidence-based practice to adults with Learning Disabilities requiring mental health services
- Take a lead in and share the responsibility for identifying and developing opportunities for Service Users with learning disabilities to be enabled to comment on local and Trust wide service operational and development.
For more detailed information on the position, please access the Job Description and Person Specification documents provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In your new role you will:
- Be responsible for supporting service users with a learning disability and health need in the community intensively working shifts over a 7-day rota
- Carry out assessment of individual needs, make recommendations of how to meet those needs, support the implementation of these recommendations and monitor, evaluate and review the input
- Work in close liaison with Team Manager, Nurse Team Leader, and Clinical Leads in delivering effective evidence-based practice to adults with Learning Disabilities requiring mental health services
- Take a lead in and share the responsibility for identifying and developing opportunities for Service Users with learning disabilities to be enabled to comment on local and Trust wide service operational and development.
For more detailed information on the position, please access the Job Description and Person Specification documents provided.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- RNLD / RNMH
- ENB 997/998( Mentoring & Preceptorship) or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification
- Experience of working with adults with a learning disability & their carers in the community
Desirable
- RMN
- NVQ Level D32/33 (Assessors qualification)
- ECDL, Minimum modules 2 and 7( or a willingness to undertake)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health related practice, policy and legal requirements e.g. Valuing People, National Service Framework for Mental Health, Green Light Tool Kit, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Act 2005, Care Programme Approach, Practice Governance
- Experience in management of junior staff and ensuring service priorities are met
- Proven skills in clinical and managerial supervision
- Experience & skills in management of stressful situations ensuring recognition and support to staff and service users
- Knowledge of change management
- To have knowledge, experience and continuing demonstrable interest in learning disability nurse development
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Audit as a part of performance review and improving clinical practice
- Advanced knowledge & skills in Risk Assessment & Risk Management
- Ability to lead on Nursing Assessment's, Devise, Implement and Evaluate Care Plans
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Possess excellent communication skills * in a variety of mediums, i.e. spoken, written & electronic
- Highly developed skills in use of non-verbal communication
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of decision making in a crisis
- Knowledge & skills of non adverse risk assessment & management planning
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- RNLD / RNMH
- ENB 997/998( Mentoring & Preceptorship) or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification
- Experience of working with adults with a learning disability & their carers in the community
Desirable
- RMN
- NVQ Level D32/33 (Assessors qualification)
- ECDL, Minimum modules 2 and 7( or a willingness to undertake)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health related practice, policy and legal requirements e.g. Valuing People, National Service Framework for Mental Health, Green Light Tool Kit, Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Deprivation of Liberty Act 2005, Care Programme Approach, Practice Governance
- Experience in management of junior staff and ensuring service priorities are met
- Proven skills in clinical and managerial supervision
- Experience & skills in management of stressful situations ensuring recognition and support to staff and service users
- Knowledge of change management
- To have knowledge, experience and continuing demonstrable interest in learning disability nurse development
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Audit as a part of performance review and improving clinical practice
- Advanced knowledge & skills in Risk Assessment & Risk Management
- Ability to lead on Nursing Assessment's, Devise, Implement and Evaluate Care Plans
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Essential
- Possess excellent communication skills * in a variety of mediums, i.e. spoken, written & electronic
- Highly developed skills in use of non-verbal communication
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of decision making in a crisis
- Knowledge & skills of non adverse risk assessment & management planning
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Midshires Business Park, Smearton Close, Buckinghamshire, HP19 8HL
Smearton close
Buckinghamshire
HP19 8HL
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
