Job summary
Would you like to join an innovative organisation committed to the best possible care delivered by the best people? Beech Ward is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic forensic Charge Nurse to join its team in Radlett, Hertfordshire.
Beech Ward is a 15-bed low-secure service for men with mental illnesses and a history of offending behaviour who are at significant risk of causing harm to others. It offers specialist psychological, psychiatric and behavioural therapies and complex specialist rehabilitation to help patients prepare for their return to life in society.
This role is the perfect opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse with at least two years' experience at Band 5. It would be ideal for someone seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same.
Staff benefits include 27 days annual leave, access to one of the UK's best pension schemes, flexible working options, childcare support, CPD opportunities, regular appraisal, subsidised gym membership, access to discounts, and so much more. The successful candidate will also receive £120 towards their NMC registration fee.
Main duties of the job
As our new Charge Nurse, you would be welcomed into a safe and supportive multidisciplinary staff team that would empower and encourage you to be the best version of yourself for the benefit of those we care for.
Under the direction of the Team Leader, you would be expected to provide comprehensive, professional, and effective leadership, as well as clinical advice and expertise, and managerial support. Working hours would involve shifts, including some nights, weekends and bank holidays.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage competing demands and organise their own work effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service. They must be non-judgemental, sensitive, and calm, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will also need a good understanding of relational security and be prepared to model and promote the Trust's values at all times.
About us
At HPFT we provide an exciting and forward-thinking work environment, where staff feel valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are proud to be one of the top five recommended NHS Trusts to work for, and hold a CQC rating of Outstanding, making us one of the highest-rated Mental Health Trusts in the country.
On joining HPFT, you would be able to enjoy an extensive range of trust-wide staff benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave - One of the best pension schemes in the UK - Up to £120 towards professional registration fees - Flexible working options - Car leasing scheme - Childcare discounts - Wellbeing events and activities - A 24-hour staff support helpline
You would also benefit from regular supervisions, bespoke training opportunities, and the co-construction of your own personal development objectives to ensure you continue to progress and develop professionally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Charge Nurse on Beech Ward, your responsibilities would include:
- Providing local clinical leadership to the team, and maintaining clinical standards
- Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of mental and physical health care for service-users
- Teaching other nursing and non-nursing personnel
- Assisting the Team Leader in maintaining effective team-working processes, and deputising for them in their absence
You must have RNMH/RNLD/RMN/RGN and be registered with the NMC. Mentorship training and a minimum of two years experience at Band 5 are essential. Experience of working in other clinical settings would be an advantage.
For more detailed information on the position, please access the Job Description and Person Specification documents provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Charge Nurse on Beech Ward, your responsibilities would include:
- Providing local clinical leadership to the team, and maintaining clinical standards
- Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of mental and physical health care for service-users
- Teaching other nursing and non-nursing personnel
- Assisting the Team Leader in maintaining effective team-working processes, and deputising for them in their absence
You must have RNMH/RNLD/RMN/RGN and be registered with the NMC. Mentorship training and a minimum of two years experience at Band 5 are essential. Experience of working in other clinical settings would be an advantage.
For more detailed information on the position, please access the Job Description and Person Specification documents provided.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD/RMN/RGN
- Registered with NMC
- ENB 998/Mentorship training
- At least two years' experience at Band 5
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Experience of working in other clinical settings
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- The confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations
- The ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills may be required
- The ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour
- The ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions
- An understanding of the legal (MHA, MCA, DoL), safeguarding and social factors involved in care
- An understanding of relational security and of the therapeutic rationale for necessary rules and boundaries
- Supervision skills
- The ability to work flexibly according to service-user/service needs
- The ability to be receptive to changing environments and promote positive approaches to implementing change
- Leadership qualities
- The ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- A positive approach to work
- A good attention to detail
Desirable
- Specific applicable clinical skills eg cognitive therapy and anxiety management
- Knowledge or experience of implementing quality improvement initiatives
- Knowledge or experience of supporting service-users to manage their physical health and well-being
- Car driver
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD/RMN/RGN
- Registered with NMC
- ENB 998/Mentorship training
- At least two years' experience at Band 5
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Experience of working in other clinical settings
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- The ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- The confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations
- The ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills may be required
- The ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour
- The ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions
- An understanding of the legal (MHA, MCA, DoL), safeguarding and social factors involved in care
- An understanding of relational security and of the therapeutic rationale for necessary rules and boundaries
- Supervision skills
- The ability to work flexibly according to service-user/service needs
- The ability to be receptive to changing environments and promote positive approaches to implementing change
- Leadership qualities
- The ability to remain calm in difficult situations
- A positive approach to work
- A good attention to detail
Desirable
- Specific applicable clinical skills eg cognitive therapy and anxiety management
- Knowledge or experience of implementing quality improvement initiatives
- Knowledge or experience of supporting service-users to manage their physical health and well-being
- Car driver
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
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).
