Senior Mental Health Charge Nurse Shift Lead

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health care trust in Salisbury is looking for a dedicated professional to join their team in managing a 21-bedded acute mental health unit. The role involves coordinating shifts, creating and implementing care plans, and advocating for service users. The candidate will benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, including the NHS Care Certificate and a Level 3 Healthcare apprenticeship. Flexibility is required to work on a 24/7 shift basis, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Clinical training package

Career development opportunities

Access to apprenticeship programs

Qualifications

• Dedication to supporting service users with mental health challenges.
• Ability to effectively coordinate shifts and manage care planning.
• Experience in providing management supervision and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating shifts for the mental health unit.
• Conducting care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Risk assessing and assisting with discharge planning.
• Contributing to ward reviews as a proactive MDT member.
• Delivering brief interventions and supporting junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Person centred approach

Problem solving skills

Motivation

Job description

A mental health care trust in Salisbury is looking for a dedicated professional to join their team in managing a 21-bedded acute mental health unit. The role involves coordinating shifts, creating and implementing care plans, and advocating for service users. The candidate will benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, including the NHS Care Certificate and a Level 3 Healthcare apprenticeship. Flexibility is required to work on a 24/7 shift basis, including nights and weekends.