Senior Staff Nurse

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Staff Nurse to work in an independent community facing rehabilitation & recovery unit based in the Walsall, West Midlands area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is a rehabilitation and recovery service set within a modern, purpose-built mental health centre, specifically designed to support both males and females who have severe, complex and enduring mental health needs, which might include treatment-resistant conditions

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

As the Senior Staff Nurse your key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and support for support staff and act as a champion for residents' safety and dignity
• Maintaining skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available
• Ensuring the ongoing safety of service users, residents, staff and visitors through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes
• Ensuring that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used
• Acting as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice
• Taking charge of the unit regularly and, in the absence of the management team, accepting responsibility for the smooth and effective running of the unit
• Helping to maintain the security of the building and its environment

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

• A commitment to patient-centred care and to values-based and evidence-based practice
• The drive to continually push your own personal learning and development
• To be able to build effective and credible relationships both internally and externally
• Work collaboratively with others sharing ideas and information at all times
• Effectively build trust with a consistent approach between actions and words
• Have the ability to raise standards through innovation and new ideas

The successful Senior Staff Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £37,992 - £39,223 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. 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 Benefits

Reference ID: 5395

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