Job summaryCome and join a fantastic team where we support one another!Come an work for an outstanding Trust! We have excellent opportunities for progression and development!Aston ward are seeking an experienced Band 6 Charge Nurse who has the skills and knowledge of working in an acute mental health wards. We will consider applications from band 5s who are ready for a promotion!Aston Ward is a 20 bedded acute mental health assessment and treatment ward offering acute mental health care to adults. The ward provides mixed sex accommodation and has a multi-disciplinary team including psychologists, occupational therapy, recreational workers as well as the nursing and medical team.Come and visit the friendly team based in Stevenage - contact Hannah Lovatt on 01438 285416 - we'd love to hear from you!Main duties of the jobYou will:have excellent opportunity for progression and developmentprovide mental health support and care to service users experiencing mental health crisisbe a key member of Ward Inpatient Team acting as the charge nurse for the unitbe responsible / primary nurse for a designated group of patientsbe responsible for the assessment of their needs and for the planning, implementing and evaluation of the care provided to meet those needsbe leading on shifts on the ward and provide clinical supervision to junior staff membershave excellent communication and relationship management skillstreat patients with fairness and respect, maintaining confidentiality appropriatelybe fully involved in ward rounds, handovers and other meetings where patient care is discussed and reviewed as requiredAbout usWe are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality CommissionOur family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesIn addition to managing the clinical aspects of being a Band 6 Charge Nurse, You will take an active part in the assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for service users in collaboration with inpatient multi-disciplinary services. Liaising with colleagues and carers, ensuring they are fully aware of all aspects of a service users care and treatment.You will have effective communication skills and be able to contribute towards patient recovery and wellbeing.You will be able to identify individuals' care needs. Planning, implementing and evaluating care plans and risk assessments in collaboration with other teams and professionals. Maintaining lines of communication with all departments and staff involved in a service users care. Reporting on progress and effectiveness to the appropriate MDT.Participating in ward rounds and handovers, etc. Preparing reports as required. Acting as deputy manager to junior staff providing leadership and support.For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please see attachedPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRMN/RLDN or Dip/ Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health/ Learning Disability Nursing ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship. ENB.ExperienceEssentialSome post registration experience at Band 5Evidence of continuing professional development.DesirableExperience of working in other clinical settings.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAddressAston WardLister HospitalStevenageSG1 4ABEmployer's websitehttps://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)