Priory HealthcarerJ1Jhe9s
Leadership Role, The Charge Nurse position allows for senior nursing leadership, providing an opportunity to influence and guide the nursing team effectively.
Protected Management Time, With 20% of the week dedicated to management duties, Charge Nurses can focus on leadership and administrative responsibilities without compromising patient care.
Clinical Expertise, Charge Nurses bring substantial clinical experience to the team, ensuring high standards of care and mentoring for junior staff.
Supportive Environment, The role involves actively supporting junior staff and student nurses, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration, The position emphasizes effective teamwork with other healthcare professionals, enhancing holistic patient care.
Focus on Patient Safety, Charge Nurses play a critical role in assessing and managing risks, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
Personal Development, The role includes responsibilities for the continuous professional development (CPD) of defined team members, contributing to the growth of the nursing staff.
Join our compassionate team at Priory Healthcare as a Charge Nurse in York, where you'll play a vital role in nurturing a safe and supportive environment for our patients. This leadership position empowers you to guide a dedicated nursing team, working closely with the Ward Manager to ensure top-quality care for individuals with mental health and learning disabilities. Your clinical expertise and passion for nursing will inspire and motivate those around you, contributing to a culture of growth and collaboration.
In this fulfilling role, you will not only supervise and mentor junior staff and nursing students but also take charge of the wellbeing of a small group of patients as their named nurse. Your commitment to diversity and inclusion will shine through in your everyday practice, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. With 20% of your week dedicated to management duties, you’ll actively identify staffing needs and contribute to the professional development of your team. If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
In this fulfilling role, you will not only supervise and mentor junior staff and nursing students but also take charge of the wellbeing of a small group of patients as their named nurse. Your commitment to diversity and inclusion will shine through in your everyday practice, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. With 20% of your week dedicated to management duties, you’ll actively identify staffing needs and contribute to the professional development of your team. If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
Leadership Role, The Charge Nurse position allows for senior nursing leadership, providing an opportunity to influence and guide the nursing team effectively.
Protected Management Time, With 20% of the week dedicated to management duties, Charge Nurses can focus on leadership and administrative responsibilities without compromising patient care.
Clinical Expertise, Charge Nurses bring substantial clinical experience to the team, ensuring high standards of care and mentoring for junior staff.
Supportive Environment, The role involves actively supporting junior staff and student nurses, fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration, The position emphasizes effective teamwork with other healthcare professionals, enhancing holistic patient care.
Focus on Patient Safety, Charge Nurses play a critical role in assessing and managing risks, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
Personal Development, The role includes responsibilities for the continuous professional development (CPD) of defined team members, contributing to the growth of the nursing staff.
The role of the Charge Nurse is to provide senior nursing leadership to the ward nursing team in support of the Ward Manager. They will have clinical experience and leadership that provides expertise and confidence to the nursing team and ward overall. They will have defined delegated responsibilities from the Ward Manager; having 20% a week protected time for their management duties and have supervisory responsibilities for an agreed group of staff.
- Works as Senior Nurse in a Ward or equivalent area ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, their families and visitors.
- Apply relevant policies and statutory requirements within the ward and hospital framework of governance and communicates requirements to the wider team.
- Ensures that risk is assessed and managed across the immediate and wider working environment and that statutory requirements are met.
- Respects and applies the requirements of diversity and inclusion, promoting and role modelling these across the team.
- Identifies deficits in skill mix and safe staffing levels and acts to address these.
- Supervises a defined group of team members and contributes to their overall CPD, mandatory training and appraisal
About us
- Acts as a role model to promote a culture of learning development, inquiry and a team vision.
- Actively supports Junior Staff and student nurses on placement on the ward
- Implements, monitors and evaluates therapeutic interventions within an overall care programme, enabling people with mental health and or learning disability needs to develop coping strategies.
- Actively supports and contributes to effective Multi-Disciplinary Working.
- Engages in collaborative problem solving, supporting and encouraging clients to take ownership of issues, identify problems and to develop solutions to them based on their own needs and preferences.
- Contributes to the process of collaboratively assessing and acting on risks of harm, danger and abuse.
- Is named nurse for a small group of patients, and Associate nurse when required when on duty, and is a regular shift leader.
- Provides Clinical Supervision to a group of defined nursing staff.
- Undertakes Lead roles for the ward, as agreed with the Ward manager.
- Deputises for the Ward manager as and when required.
- Adheres to all National, Company and local standards, policies and procedures.
- Participates in recruitment and retention of staff on the ward and hospital when required
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
Possible interview questions for this job
Click to
viewStart practice interview
NEW!
Please wait...this will take a moment...
Please wait...this will take a moment...
More about MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses.Learn more...
Useful skills for a Charge Nurse:
Click to view
To work as a Charge Nurse in the UK, you need a blend of clinical, managerial, and interpersonal skills. Here are some key skills and qualifications typically required for this role:
1. Clinical Expertise: A strong foundation in nursing practice, including specialized knowledge relevant to your specific area (e.g., medical-surgical, pediatric, geriatric care).
2. Leadership Skills: The ability to lead and motivate a team of nurses and support staff, manage conflicts, and inspire confidence in others.
3. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
4. Decision-Making Abilities: Proficient in making clinical decisions under pressure and prioritizing care based on patient needs.
5. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, coordinate patient care, and ensure the smooth running of a ward or unit.
6. Assessment Skills: Proficient in assessing patient needs, conducting clinical assessments, and evaluating the quality of care provided.
7. Mentorship and Educational Skills: Ability to teach and support junior staff and nursing students, facilitating their professional development.
8. Crisis Management: Skills in handling emergencies or unexpected situations calmly and effectively.
9. Knowledge of Policies and Procedures: Familiarity with NHS policies, health and safety regulations, and nursing standards in the UK.
10. Emotional Resilience: Capacity to cope with the emotional demands of nursing, including supporting patients and families in distress.
11. Conflict Resolution: Strong skills in resolving disagreements among staff, patients, and families to maintain a positive work environment.
12. Time Management: Effective time management to meet deadlines and deliver optimal care amidst varying workloads.
13. IT Skills: Basic proficiency in using healthcare technology and electronic patient records.
Educational Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK.
- Relevant clinical experience, often including several years in a specialized area.
- Additional qualifications or training in leadership, management, or specific clinical practices can be advantageous.
Similar
Charge Nurseroles
inYork
What might it look like to work here?
Stand by, we'll show you...
Stand by, we'll show you...
This image is not representative.
Learn more