An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Charge Nurse to work in an exceptional independent mental health hospital based in the Wadhurst, East Sussex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers A mental health hospital specialises in the management and treatment of mental health problems. The hospital has residential facilities for patients, as well as offering outpatients' services To be considered for this role you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) hold a current active NMC Pin As the Charge Nurse your key responsibilities include: To assess, plan and implement patient care plans, incorporating risk assessments, risk management and engagement plans Ensure that care-plans are comprehensive, and are understandable by the patient Ensure that each professional involved in the care of the patient has been represented in the care-plan Ensure that every patient has a copy of their current care-plan Ensure that a patient's capacity and willingness to consent to the care-plan is documented Meet with the key-patient at least once a week to establish a therapeutic rapport, and to do one-to-one work with supervision Ensure that decisions from ward rounds are acted upon and, if necessary, incorporated into the care-plan The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: Excellent clinical knowledge based on evidence based practice Experience of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and writing reports Knowledge of Mental Health Act Legislation and statutory regulations Experience of staffing, skill mix and leading shifts Committed to supporting Junior Staff and Students The successful Charge Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £43,014 - £46,314 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: £7,000 Welcome Bonus Free on-site parking Free meals on duty 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day annual leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Long service award Refer a friend bonus Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply) Reference ID: 1123 To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV