Deputy Charge Nurse

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Free onsite parking

Health & wellbeing

Staff support networks

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in Leicester is seeking a compassionate Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join the Herschel Prins Centre on Phoenix ward, a forensic setting. You will support the Charge Nurse, deputise in their absence, and deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

You will mentor and supervise junior staff and learners, contribute to education, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration.
• Bachelor/degree in nursing or equivalent.
• Ability to lead a team and mentor learners.

Responsibilities

• Deputise and take charge of the ward in the absence of the Charge Nurse.
• Mentor, teach, supervise and assess students and learners on placement.
• Support ongoing education and development of nursing staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to promote high-quality care.
• Contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Staff development

Patient-centred care

Education

NMC registration

Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our dedicated team at Herschel Prins Centre on Phoenix ward. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills on a forensic ward, while delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. The post holder will support the Charge Nurse in the day-to-day running of the ward, taking charge in their absence, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and patient experience are maintained. You will also play a vital role in developing junior staff and students, promoting a supportive learning environment. The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths., Deputise and take charge of the designated area in the absence of the Charge Nurse. Be a role model in delivering compassionate, person-centred care and support a culture of kindness, safety, and respect. Mentor, teach, supervise and assess students and learners on placement. Support the ongoing education and development of nursing staff. Work collaboratively with senior nurses, the wider multidisciplinary team, and external stakeholders to promote excellent mental health care and develop the role of specialist nursing across the Trust. Provide visible, professional nursing leadership, clinical advice, and management relating to key dimensions of healthcare quality: o Patient Safety o Effectiveness of Health Care Interventions o Patient Experience o Quality of the Care Environment Support effective clinical leadership and contribute to the operational management of the ward. Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement, service development, and the implementation of evidence-based practice to meet the needs of service users and their families. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6‑month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

• A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days, rising with length of service
• Free onsite parking Access to a wide range of additional benefits (attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various other packages you can draw from to help support your work‑life balance
• Health and Wellbeing
• Support Staff Support Networks