Band 6 Charge Nurse - Ashdown Ward, Salisbury

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovativer Anbieter im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen engagierten Band 6 Charge Nurse für die Ashdown Ward. Diese spannende Rolle beinhaltet die Leitung der klinischen Pflegeentwicklung, die Unterstützung des Pflegepersonals und die Verantwortung für die Patientenversorgung in einer psychiatrischen Intensivstation. Die Einrichtung fördert eine personenzentrierte Pflege und schätzt Vielfalt, was sie zu einem idealen Arbeitsplatz für Fachkräfte macht, die einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben von Menschen mit psychischen Erkrankungen haben möchten. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich an der Verbesserung der psychischen Gesundheit interessiert sind, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung als Band 5 Krankenschwester in einem psychiatrischen Umfeld.
• Nachweis über kontinuierliche berufliche Weiterbildung.

Responsibilities

• Leitung der klinischen Pflegeentwicklung und -bereitstellung.
• Durchführung von Bewertungen und Implementierung von Pflegeprogrammen.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Fachliche Entwicklung

Führungskompetenz

Pflegeprogramm-Implementierung

Education

Registrierte Krankenschwester

Job description

Band 6 Charge Nurse - Ashdown Ward, Salisbury

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Position Overview

Fountain Way Hospital is seeking experienced, innovative, and enthusiastic nursing staff for Band 6 Charge Nurse positions on Ashdown Ward.

About Ashdown Ward

Ashdown is a 6-bed male psychiatric intensive care unit caring for individuals with severe, functional mental illness. It supports men aged 18-65 and is located within the same building as our mixed-gender adult ward.

Role Responsibilities

1. Lead clinical care development and delivery within the inpatient team.
2. Conduct assessments, implement, and evaluate care programs, emphasizing service user and carer involvement.
3. Manage a small caseload as a named or associate nurse.
4. Act as shift coordinator and support ward operations.
5. Support the Ward Manager in operational management and clinical practice development.
6. Provide leadership and supervision to staff, contributing to staff development and recruitment.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant experience at Band 5.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Excellent communication skills and high standards of practice.
• Ability to motivate and support staff through line management and clinical supervision.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights.

About AWP

We are Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, a diverse organization with over 5,000 staff providing inpatient and community mental health care across multiple locations, serving approximately 1.8 million people.

Our Values

We promote mental health and wellbeing with a person-centered approach, valuing diversity and encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Scarlett Dewbery
• Job Title: Ashdown – Inpatient Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

We welcome further discussions and informal visits.