Overview
Charge Nurse – Astley Court, Little Plumstead Hospital, Norfolk
HPFT is recruiting additional experienced registered nurses (Learning Disabilities and Mental Health) to join the team at Astley Court. A £6,000 Recruitment/Retention Payment is available (subject to terms and conditions).
Role
The Charge Nurse is responsible for the day-to-day running of a learning disability assessment and treatment service and will assist the Team Leader in maintaining effective team working processes. Charge Nurses must exercise initiative, possess mature judgment and maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with patients, relatives, colleagues and visitors. The post involves a 24-hour rota with unsocial hour payments and a Recruitment and Retention Premium (RRP) of £6,000 per year on top of the Band 6 salary (subject to terms and conditions).
For informal enquiries contact: James Ruthen, Service Manager — james.ruthen@nhs.net or call 01603 711148/56.
Responsibilities
* Function as a supervisor to named nurses, ensuring that they formulate appropriate care plans.
* Ensure all staff are fully conversant with the service user’s care and treatment.
* Identify individual care needs, plan, implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the unit’s nursing team and the MDT.
* Maintain close liaison with all departments involved in a service user’s care and report progress and effectiveness to the MDT.
* Participate in ward rounds and case conferences; prepare reports on service users as required.
* Adhere to policy documents and legal requirements concerning the unit (e.g., MHA, administration of drugs) and implement appropriately.
* Demonstrate best clinical practice to relevant staff and ensure compliance with NMC codes of conduct and practice, relevant legislation and policies and procedures.
* Participate in assessment, care planning and review of all individuals referred to the unit, as appropriate, with the relevant discipline.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
* Experience in learning disabilities and/or mental health services.
* Ability to work with initiative, exercise mature judgment and maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
* Willingness to work a 24-hour rota and participate in unsocial hours as required.
Additional Information
HPFT is part of Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, a Mental Health and Learning Disability provider with a focus on delivering high-quality care within the community and inpatient settings.
Our contact details for further information: James Ruthen, Service Manager — james.ruthen@nhs.net, 01603 711148.
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