Charge Nurse - Band 6 - Gosfield Ward

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Deputy Ward Manager to oversee care delivery in mental health settings. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership skills, proven experience as an RMH Nurse, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in patient care. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Season Ticket Loans

NHS discounts for staff

Excellent Training facilities

Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven record of leadership as an RMH Nurse.
• Understanding of the Recovery Model approach.
• Participation in training and education of learners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assessments of care needs.
• Ensure safe staffing across the wards.
• Be a first responder to emergencies.
• Deliver high quality care for patients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Risk assessment skills

Effective communication

Compassion and understanding

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Ward Manager who can bring fresh ideas, determination and commitment to join us in taking our service forward in new and innovative ways. The role is based in our Gosfield mental health male acute ward at The Lakes, Colchester. The successful candidate will be:

• A competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as an RMH Nurse
• Able to take responsibility for the overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for client requiring treatment.
• Responsible for ensuring safe staffing across the wards
• Be a first responder to emergencies
• Excellent risk assessment skills
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm, and above all be highly motivated
• An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is essential, taking into account the needs of families and carer's, and become part of an established multidisciplinary team
• A high level of knowledge and philosophy of the 6 C's of care
• Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team
• Delivery of the highest quality care for all our patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT\'s excellent customer care

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.