Job Description

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

Job overview

Avocet Ward are looking for a Band 6 Charge Nurse to work as part of our passionate, service provision focused team.



You will also be joining a friendly, motivated and enthusiastic team who are on their journey to outstanding. Avocet is located at the Woodlands

Unit on the Ipswich Hospital site and is an all female acute inpatient service. Our dedicated service provides 19 beds for individuals with various mental health related difficulties.



Within our multi disciplinary team patients have access to psychology, art therapy, occupational therapy and other activities available on the ward.

Our nursing team consists of experienced nurses and clinical support workers who are dedicated to their patients, to ensure they receive good

and consistent care during their admission. Following on from discharge, patients will have access to community teams and activities within the

community to continue their recovery.



You will also be required to work shifts across a 24-hour period in order to meet the needs of the service and actively participate in a 24 hour site

management rota for the Woodlands Unit through our daily Operational Huddle.

Main duties of the job

You will work supportively and collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader and Clinical Nurse Specialist ensuring the effective management of the ward in all respects, environmental, financial and clinical in so far as this relates to nursing practice.



Your duties will also include the planning and delivery of direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and

working within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment.

As part of collaborative working amongst Senior Nurses you will be expected to provide a clinical lead to staff in various areas of practice,

adhering to the philosophy and clinical skills base of the unit.



You will monitor nursing practice on a day to day basis and ensure that nursing compliments the practice of other professionals.



You will work towards implementing reviews and changes in practice at the discretion of the Clinical Team Leader.

Working for our organisation

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us?

We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk?

The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Desirable criteria

Mentorship. Leadership / Management Training #

Experience

Essential criteria

At least 2 years post basic experience, 1 year at Senior Staff Nurse.

Desirable criteria

Management / Leadership of junior staff. #

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work regularly unsupervised Ability to display calm, mature responses to difficult situations

Desirable criteria

Ability to supervise others

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

YOUR APPLICATION



We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.