Band 6 Charge Nurse - Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is seeking dedicated B6 Registered Mental Nurses (RMNs) and Registered Nurses Learning Disabilities (RNLDs) to join a dynamic team focused on enhancing forensic services. The role offers opportunities for professional development and part in new service implementations, advocating a safe and innovative care environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic services and willingness to implement quality improvement plans.
• Newly qualified social workers will start at Band 5 with progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement plans.
• Contribute to service improvements with a focus on safety and security.

Skills

Motivation

Innovative thinking

Education

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) or Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)

Job description

Are you keen to develop your skills and CV further?

You are passionate about providing high-quality care as part of a skilled multi-disciplinary team?

We are looking for experienced staff who are motivated to:

• Be part of new developments, and be at the forefront of planning, implementing, and quality improvement plans
• Help us take these services to the forefront in the field of forensic services!
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of our services, requiring outward thinking and innovative approaches while maintaining safety and security.

We are currently recruiting for B6 RMN’s/RNLD’s.

NOTE: This post is open to newly qualified social workers. In line with AWP trust policy, all newly qualified social workers (NQSW) will initially be recruited at Band 5, regardless of the advertised role banding. All NQSWs are expected to successfully complete their ASYE within 2 years of employment, unless there are exceptional circumstances, in which case it may be extended for a further 2 years.

If appointed to an advertised Band 6 role, this will be an automatic progression following successful ASYE completion. If appointed to a Band 5 post, you will be eligible to apply for a subsequent Band 6 vacancy upon successful ASYE completion.