Mental Health Ward Leader & Named Nurse

Wye Valley; Hereford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford requires a named nurse/team leader to deliver multidisciplinary patient care and assume ward leadership in the absence of the senior nurse. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a defined caseload, while promoting effective teamwork and safeguarding.

You will also supervise staff and students, participate in clinical governance, and work to maintain high standards of patient safety and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in relevant clinical area.
• Ability to lead and supervise staff and students.
• Willingness to participate in safeguarding and governance.

Responsibilities

• Support Ward Sister/Charge Nurse and deputy in role implementation.
• Provide named nurse/team leader care for a defined patient caseload.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Manage complaints in absence of senior nurse and report actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Experience in clinical area

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford requires a named nurse/team leader to deliver multidisciplinary patient care and assume ward leadership in the absence of the senior nurse. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for a defined caseload, while promoting effective teamwork and safeguarding.

You will also supervise staff and students, participate in clinical governance, and work to maintain high standards of patient safety and service delivery.