Bank RMN Staff/Charge Nurse

at  Sussex Partnership NHS FoundationTrust

At the Chichester Centre we support people who need rehabilitation and treatment within a secure environment. Our three low secure wards are for patients who have either committed a criminal offence or have significant challenging behaviour.
Chichester Centre has FREE onsite parking.
There will be opportunities to work over a 24/7 rota which includes weekend and bank holidays.
People with a lived experience of mental health issues are strongly encouraged to apply.
Full induction and Training is provided.
Enhancements Weekends, Bank Holidays and Nights.
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team undertaking assessments of patients with complex mental health needs developing care and recovery plans in collaboration with the patients and their families/carers.
In conjunction with the team, you will assess and manage risks through assessment regularly reviewing and working in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary teams.
You will act as a Primary Nurse providing clinical and managerial leadership on the ward, whilst also supervising junior staff and trainees.
In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team.
You will receive high quality supervision, support and training to further develop your skills and experience in a community mental health setting working as part of a large integrated MDT supporting people with a wide range of complex mental health conditions and needs.
The role is varied, fast paced, interesting and at times challenging but also highly rewarding.
Please be aware the Trust do not offer sponsorship for Temporary Staffing (Bank), therefore applicants without the right to work in the UK will not be accepted .
You must be able to deliver a high standard of nursing care using excellent communication and relationship skills supporting patients, family and carers whilst providing clinical leadership to the team and acting as a primary nurse for patients on the ward.
You will be expected to carry out detailed assessments and risk assessment of patients developing care plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team; whilst monitoring, evaluating and modifying treatments to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of their treatment.
You will liaise and work alongside other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients whilst adopting a flexible approach to hours of duty meeting the needs of the service over a 24-hour period
You will be providing clinical leadership to the team whilst assisting the Ward Manager in the effective running of the ward.
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