Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced staff nurse to join Jade Ward as a charge nurse within the Hospital Division inpatient acute wards at Highgate West Mental Health Centre.
We are looking to recruit a compassionate, qualified, creative and motivated nurses to help deliver person-centred care to our patients.
All applicants must have at least one year post registration experience.
As a charge nurse of an acute ward, the post holder will be committed to working with trauma informed care models/approaches and recovery model, whilst working proactively in the least restrictive manner.
If you want to discuss the advert in more detail, then please contact Ward Manager, Alla Kamara, on; 0207 561 4086 or email, alla.kamara1@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities
- Manages the ward on a day-to-day basis at the direction of the WardManager and deputises in the Ward Manager's absence
- Co-operates with the Ward Manager to ensure that junior staff participate in professional development programmes and are supervised appropriately within their remit of competency.
- Ensures the confidentiality of their work as outlined in the Trust's policy, the Data Protection Act and NMC guidelines on professional conduct.
- Ensures that junior staff understands the Trust's policies regarding Health & Safety at Work.
- Maintains an effective working knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and other related legal and statutory frameworks and subsequentrevisions.
- Understands, carries out and educates others in the administrative requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- To participate in the duty nurse bleep holding rota.
- When completing staff rotas adopt the most effective use of the Health Roster staff rota system as instructed by the Ward/Unit Manager.
- To support the Ward Manager in ensuring that KPI's (Key Performance Indicators) relating to ward efficiencies are maintained and when required initiate actions to address any shortfalls.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.Our Five-Year Strategy:
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We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
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With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
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We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
Why NLFT?
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- RMN or equivalent with post registration experience at staff nurse level in an acute setting.
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
- 1 year in a Staff Nurse post prior to applying.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to CPD.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be competent in the utilisation of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams and Outlook as minimum.
- Demonstrates an ability to manage and motivate staff of all bandings.
- Demonstrates an ability to successfully manage patients exhibiting disturbed behaviour.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness.
- Demonstrates and knowledge of de-escalation skills and would proactively to reduce the risk of violence.
- Has a detailed knowledge of the MHA, the mental capacity act, CPA and other relevant legislation such as Health and Safety.
- Expert knowledge and experience of care planning within the Primary Nursing system.
- All applicants must have a minimum of one year post-registration experience.
- Experience and evidence in teaching and supporting junior staff members.
- Evidence of report and complaint response writing.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- RMN or equivalent with post registration experience at staff nurse level in an acute setting.
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development
- 1 year in a Staff Nurse post prior to applying.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to CPD.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be competent in the utilisation of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams and Outlook as minimum.
- Demonstrates an ability to manage and motivate staff of all bandings.
- Demonstrates an ability to successfully manage patients exhibiting disturbed behaviour.
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Has an understanding of the physical health needs of people with serious mental illness.
- Demonstrates and knowledge of de-escalation skills and would proactively to reduce the risk of violence.
- Has a detailed knowledge of the MHA, the mental capacity act, CPA and other relevant legislation such as Health and Safety.
- Expert knowledge and experience of care planning within the Primary Nursing system.
- All applicants must have a minimum of one year post-registration experience.
- Experience and evidence in teaching and supporting junior staff members.
- Evidence of report and complaint response writing.
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).
