Charge Nurse

Job summary

In line with the philosophy of the clinical area, the post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the service user, in conjunction with other MDT.

The post holder will provide a key leadership role providing direction to the team, acting as a positive role model and contributing to the professional development of junior staff and consistently demonstrating Trust Values.

The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals, including the wider Multi-Disciplinary team (nursing, psychiatry, Community teams , Bed managers and MDT ) in assessing service user's needs and formulate care plan.

Work as part of the Trust shift rota across a 24 hour shift pattern including Long day shifts and Night

Main duties of the job

. Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation andevaluation of care for service users.. Be required to teach other nursing and non-nursing personnel.. Be a role model through their own good practice.. Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards, and team systemsunder the direction of the team leader.. Assist the team leader in maintaining effective team workingprocesses, including outcome measures.. Be expected to deputise for the Team Leader in their absence.. To manage the 136 resources and clinical environment during theirshift.. To provide reports to the senior management team on the 136activity. To provide senior nurse and Health care assistant support to otherwards when require

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an outstanding organization with ambitions to match. We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission, and our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disability services in the country.

Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for over 400,000 people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. We also deliver a range of nationally commissioned specialist services including Tier 4 services for children and young people, perinatal services, plus medium and low secure learning disabilities services.

The care we provide makes a fantastic difference to the lives of our service users, their families and carers - everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Our Trust values are:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

These values are at the core of who we are, everything we do, and how we do it

Would you like to be part of the HPFT family? Would you like work with us to ensure our service users live the fullest lives possible they can? Would you like to be supported in your career to be the best that you can be?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Will function as a 136/Place of safety nurse to an individual or groupof service users as allocated, taking responsibility for formulation toappropriate care plans in line with the 136 policy Will act as a clinical expert in their service area. This means keepingclinically up to date, being able to assess service users thoroughly,plan care rigorously, and audit and evaluate nursing interventionsbased on evidence and locally agreed protocols and policies. Will co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his\her service user groupand will ensure they are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service users care and treatment. Will identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan, implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the units nursing team and the MDT. Will maintain close liaison with all department\staff involved in a service users care and report on progress and effectiveness to the MDT. Will lead and/or participate in clinical discussions, case conference, etc and will prepare reports on service users as required. Will be aware of all policy documents and legal requirements pertinent to the post and ensure that these are adhered to. Will demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities toappropriate grades of staff. Will be fully conversant and ensure compliance with NMC codes ofconduct and practice, relevant legislation and policies and procedures. To participate in assessment, with management, care planning, andreview of all individuals referred to unit as appropriate, with the relevant The post holder is required to maintain current registration with the NMC

For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

RMN/RLDN or Dip/ Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health/ Learning Disability Nursing ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship. ENB.

Experience

Essential

At least 3 years post registration experience at Band 5. Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

Experience of working in other clinical settings.

Aptitude & Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team. Working knowledge of the 136/Place of safety policy Confidence to work autonomously, 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 brief therapy, cognitive therapy and anxiety management. Implementing quality improvement initiatives.

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