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

Exciting Opportunity for Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join Acute Wards (including the new all-male Waveney Ward).

Are you a motivated Mental Health Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our acute wards, including our newly opened Waveney Ward. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your leadership skills, play a key role in enhancing patient care, and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and risk assessment skills, alongside sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act. Compassion, empathy, and approachability are essential, both in supporting colleagues and in delivering excellent care to patients.

Main duties of the job

Providing clear and supportive leadership as a Charge Nurse, acting as a role model for high-quality care. Demonstrating excellent knowledge and application of the Mental Health Act. Ensuring accurate, timely, and professional record keeping, including care documentation and audits. Communicating effectively within the multidisciplinary team and with external professionals such as social care. Leading a care team, advocating for patient needs, and ensuring staff are supported and supervised. Keeping up to date with NICE guidelines and local procedures, and sharing updates with the team. Taking lead responsibility for a specific ward area (e.g., Infection Control, Safeguarding). Participating in Quality Improvement projects to support service development. Undertaking training in Prevention and Management of Aggression (PMA), if not already qualified.

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

The post holder will work supportively and collaboratively with the Clinical Team Leader in ensuring the effective management of the ward in all respects, environmental, financial and clinical insofar as this relates to nursing practice.



The post holder will undertake 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.

The post holder 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 ward.

The post holder will monitor nursing practice on a day to day basis and ensure that nursing compliments the practice of other professionals The post holder will work towards implementing reviews and changes in practice at the discretion of the Clinical Team Leader The post holder will be required to work shifts across a 24-hour period in order to meet the needs of the service. Actively participate in a 24 hour site management rota for both Chatterton House and the Fermoy Unit.

Person specification

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Mantal Health Nurse

Essential criteria

2 years experience in acute inpatient mental health settings Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures

Desirable criteria

Teaching, assessing, or mentorship qualification Knowledge of clinical governance, CQC standards, and quality improvement frameworks. #

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with valid NMC registration.

Essential criteria

Evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable criteria

Leadership or management qualification (e.g., ILM, NVQ in Leadership, or equivalent).

YOUR APPLICATION



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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.

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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.