Job Title: Charge Nurse (RMN/RNLD)
Location: Willenhall
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £41,475 - £44,648 per annum (depending on experience)
About Our Client:
As one of the UK’s premier providers of behavioural care and specialist support services, they offer a dynamic and rewarding career within an esteemed organisation committed to nurturing your professional growth.
Throughout their network of hospitals, residential care homes, and supported living services, they are dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of those they serve.
Job Opportunity:
An exciting prospect awaits, offering comprehensive multi-disciplinary team (MDT) support for both patients and colleagues. Joining a dedicated team comprising Ward Managers, Charge Nurses, Doctors, Support Workers, Therapists, Activity Coordinators, and Senior Management, you will play a pivotal role in providing care to patients with acute mental health needs.
Situated in Willenhall, our client comprises three intimate acute wards, fostering a sense of community within the hospital.
Their focus is centred on delivering personalised care and creating a therapeutic milieu conducive to collaborative care planning, ultimately facilitating patients' progress towards recovery and successful community reintegration.
Referrals to our client primarily stem from local NHS trusts, underscoring their strong partnerships and commitment to seamless collaboration with patients, families, and external agencies. Their interventions encompass a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, blending psychiatric and cognitive behavioural approaches with occupational therapy, psychology, and recreational activities.
About the Role:
They seek an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to join their team, demonstrating a professional demeanour and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at motivating and leading a team under pressure. A proactive approach, coupled with a readiness to implement quality improvement initiatives, is essential.
As a Charge Nurse, you will serve as a role model, fostering the professional growth of your team while actively contributing to process enhancement and quality improvement initiatives. This role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to influence patient experiences and foster a positive working environment.
Collaborating closely with the Ward Manager, you will spearhead efforts to enhance patient experiences and contribute to site improvement plans. Flexibility is key, as the role entails working across various shifts, including weekends, nights, and bank holidays, with the expectation of assuming ward management responsibilities in the absence of your supervisor.
Requirements:
- Valid NMC registration
- Experience in mental health services (RMNs and RNLDs welcome)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development post-registration
- Positive attitude towards change, improvement, and quality
- Exceptional verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Familiarity with NMC standards, guidelines, and professional practices
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice
In Return:
- Robust support for continuing professional development
- Participation in a senior Nurse on-call system
- Access to onsite medical support and CPD opportunities
- Generous annual leave and study leave allowances
- Comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives
Disclosure:
All positions are subject to a successful disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. They are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, covering the cost of DBS checks for successful candidates. Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
