Band 6 Charge Nurse - Fountain Way, Salisbury

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Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse in Salisbury. The role involves managing clinical practice, conducting assessments, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with leadership experience in mental health care. This position emphasizes quality care and compliance with nursing standards, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a strong background in mental health practice.
• Experience in conducting clinical audits and research.
• Strong mentoring skills and ability to develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for optimal patient care.
• Mentor and support new staff and students.
• Maintain accurate patient records according to policies.

Skills

Clinical practice management

Nursing assessment

Medication management

Risk assessment

Mentoring and teaching

Education

Nursing registration (NMC)

Job description

Band 6 Charge Nurse - Fountain Way, Salisbury

1. Clinical Practice Management - To carry out clinical practice within the designated clinical areas, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, interventions, and evaluations for patients. This includes:

• Undertaking comprehensive, patient-focused nursing assessments and preparing care plans in consultation with service users to provide optimal care.
• Conducting clinical audits to evaluate and improve services in partnership with service users.
• Administering medicines following Trust and legislative guidance, such as NMC Standards for Medicines Management 2010, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, and MHA 1983.
• Applying relevant mental health legislation and demonstrating knowledge of the NMC's 'Code'.
• Recognizing personal competencies and addressing limitations to ensure safe practice.
• Implementing and promoting research-based practice.
• Supervising junior and unqualified staff.
• Implementing care and rehabilitation programs and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Undertaking risk assessments and developing risk management strategies for individuals, including ICPA/SAP for those with mental health issues.

2. Teaching, Education & Health Promotion - Utilizing specialist skills to mentor staff and promote positive mental health attitudes, including:

• Providing advice and mentoring regularly.
• Functioning as a preceptor and mentor for new staff.
• Developing junior staff through teaching and training.
• Supporting learning for students and new practitioners.

3. Continuing Professional Development - Maintaining and developing professional knowledge and skills to ensure best practice, including:

• Adhering to the NMC 'Code of Professional Practice'.
• Taking responsibility for post-registration education and CPD.
• Receiving regular clinical supervision and maintaining records of these meetings.
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations.
• Staying updated on medicines and medication management, working within NMC standards and Trust policies.

4. Finance and Workforce - Efficient use of workforce resources and ensuring safe practice, including:

• Implementing and following policies on security and safety.
• Participating in risk assessments.
• Undertaking staff appraisals and managing disciplinary issues.
• Managing staffing resources effectively.
• Ensuring safe and therapeutic service provision.
• Organizing own and team’s time efficiently.
• Taking charge of the unit in the absence of senior staff.

5. Record Keeping and Administration - Maintaining accurate records according to policies and professional guidelines, including:

• Keeping contemporaneous and accurate mental health records.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards.

6. Evidence-based Nursing, Practice Development & Clinical Audit - Engaging in practice development and research activities, including:

• Participating in practice development and research.
• Involvement in audit programs.
• Ensuring compliance with research governance and standards.

7. Professional Nursing Advice - Providing professional advice within the scope of the role.