Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Mental Health Charge Nurse
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Exciting Opportunity in Langley Green Hospital's Older Adult Acute Ward
We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and inspiring Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our team on Opal Ward. Someone who has a passion for exceptionally high standards of patient care, who is enthusiastic, innovative and wants to work in a service that is committed to providing individualized evidenced-based care.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures in the agreed care group.
- Provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, providing supervision to junior staff and students.
- Assist the Ward Manager in ensuring the effective running of the ward.
Patient Care
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, and monitor patients' responses.
- Advocate for patients' rights and ensure that their dignity and privacy are maintained.
- Supporting patients' physical health care including comfort rounds, wound care, and manual handling.
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Team Development
- Mentor and support junior nurses, healthcare assistants, and student nurses.
- Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback.
Risk Management And Safety
- Perform risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate interventions.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Lead incident investigations and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Collaborate with doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Foster effective communication within the team and with patients' families.
About the Ward
We are a 20 bedded ward based in Langley Green Hospital in Crawley. Crawley is situated closely to London and Brighton and benefits from a thriving, vibrant, and diverse community. Opal Ward has an experienced team and works collaboratively with other wards and services within the hospital and the wider community.
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This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Testimonials
This is what our staff have to say about working on Opal Ward:
- I feel so lucky to be working alongside a passionate and supportive team who always go above and beyond.
- I am so proud to work at Langley Green Hospital with fantastic people, staff, and service leaders.
We believe that staff who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, provide a better outcome for our service leaders. All your skills and training will be fully utilized and developed through clinical supervision and training opportunities. We offer a two-week induction which gives you the opportunity to shadow your colleagues across the unit.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Yale Perekeme
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: yale-ere.perekeme@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01293 590400
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