Job summary
Would you like to join a hardworking team who are committed to serving our service users with the best care possible? Warren Court is looking for a kind and passionate Forensic Charge Nurse to welcome into our Medium-Secure unit In Abbots Langley.
At Warren Court, we provide a secure treatment pathway for men with Learning Disabilities detained under the Mental Health Act, which includes psychological, psychiatric, and behavioural therapies to promote and facilitate their return to life in society.
Main duties of the job
As our new Charge Nurse, you will be welcomed into a safe and supportive staff team, who inspire 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 fulfilling 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.
Our service-users are our number one priority, and the multidisciplinary staff team are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment in which we can deliver the best quality care.
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. Please find a document attached mapping the wide range of potential career pathways we can support you through, as well as a document with further detail on working for HPFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In your new role you will:
- Act as a clinical expert in your service area.
- Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards.
- Identify the individual care needs of allocated service users.
- Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards, and team systems under the direction of the team leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In your new role you will:
- Act as a clinical expert in your service area.
- Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards.
- Identify the individual care needs of allocated service users.
- Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards, and team systems under the direction of the team leader.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN/RLDN or Dip/ Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health/Learning Disability Nursing ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship. ENB
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in other clinical settings
Job related aptitude and skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team
- Confidence to work autonomously in the and use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills are required.
- Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour
- Experience of risk assessment and management.
- Ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions
- Understanding of legal framework MHA, MCA, DoL, safeguarding and social factors involved in care
- Supervision skills
Desirable
- Specific clinical skills applicable e.g brief therapy, cognitive therapy and anxiety management.
- Implementing quality improvement initiatives
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN/RLDN or Dip/ Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health/Learning Disability Nursing ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship. ENB
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post registration experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in other clinical settings
Job related aptitude and skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team
- Confidence to work autonomously in the and use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills are required.
- Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour
- Experience of risk assessment and management.
- Ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions
- Understanding of legal framework MHA, MCA, DoL, safeguarding and social factors involved in care
- Supervision skills
Desirable
- Specific clinical skills applicable e.g brief therapy, cognitive therapy and anxiety management.
- Implementing quality improvement initiatives
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
Warren Court, Woodside Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0HT
Woodside Road
Watford
WD5 0HT
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
