Charge Nurse

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Charge Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the Cardiff, Wales area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This hospital is a low secure mental illness and personality disorder service for men and women who require a medium-term placement and recovery-orientated specialist treatment in order to progress on their care pathway towards rehabilitation care

**To be considered for this position you must be qualified as a Registered Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As a Charge Nurse your key duties include:

• Be a clear leader for the Nursing team and managing shifts
• Provide high quality care in a locked rehabilitation environment, with patients suffering from personality disorders and enduring mental illness
• Develop therapeutic relationships to optimise patient engagement
• Follow all codes of conduct, standards and legislation, respecting the rights of others and promoting ethical practice
• Contribute to patient assessments, compiling a plan of care alongside the individual, and monitoring patient progress
• Mentor and supporting student nurses and other members of the team
• Promote professional development within the team

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Clinical Supervision experience essential, training desirable
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development and intent to maintain and develop continued professional development and leadership
• Good computer skills
• Experience in Mental Health or Learning Disability services
• At least 3 years, or equivalent experience post-registration

The successful Charge Nurse will receive an excellent salary up to £46,433 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)
• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals while on duty
• Care first - Employee Assistance Services
• Continuous learning and development
• Childcare vouchers
• Career development
• Personal health insurance
• An employee assistance programme
• Voluntary benefit

Reference ID: 2629

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV