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


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Job overview

Beach Ward are looking for a band 6 charge nurse to work as part of an exciting, patient focussed dynamic team.



We are looking for an experienced nurse who is passionate about providing high quality care. You must have excellent communication skills. While experience of working with older persons is desirable we would also welcome applications from nurses with transferable skills.



Beach ward is located at the Julian hospital. Beach ward is an older persons organic inpatient service, focusing on specialist care for our service users. We work closely with family, carers, service users and external agencies to provide high quality care. Beach ward is a male unit with 13 beds.



The successful applicant will receive support and mentorship as well as bespoke training to complement existing experience.


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Main duties of the job

You will work supportively and collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader 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 team.



As a senior nurse you will be expected to provide a clinical leadership 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 be a crucial part of working collaboratively within our MDT, providing holistic care packages for individuals and families on the ward.



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 duty senior nurse roster for the Julian Hospital.


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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.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.



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Person specification

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Experience

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Essential criteria

Relevant post registration experience in a mental health setting #####

Desirable criteria

Management / leadership of junior staff ####

Qualifications

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Essential criteria

RMN Completion of the preceptorship Post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience Signed off as a mentor/supervisor #####

Desirable criteria

Mentorship ####

Skills

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Essential criteria

Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to effectively prioritise and delegate workload as required #####

Desirable criteria

Ability to supervise others

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.



PLEASE NOTE: If you use a hotmail, msn or yahoo e-mail account, you will need to check your "junk" mail regularly as these email providers will divert any communication from this Trust/NHS JOBS straight into your " junk" inbox.


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.


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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.




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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.