Job summaryWould you like to join an innovative organisation committed to the best possible care delivered by the best people? Beech Ward is looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic forensic Charge Nurse to join its team in Radlett, Hertfordshire.Beech Ward is a 15-bed low-secure service for men with mental illnesses and a history of offending behaviour who are at significant risk of causing harm to others. It offers specialist psychological, psychiatric and behavioural therapies and complex specialist rehabilitation to help patients prepare for their return to life in society.This role is the perfect opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse with at least two years' experience at Band 5. It would be ideal for someone seeking a new challenge in a dynamic and rewarding environment where no two days are the same.Staff benefits include 27 days annual leave, access to one of the UK's best pension schemes, flexible working options, childcare support, CPD opportunities, regular appraisal, subsidised gym membership, access to discounts, and so much more. The successful candidate will also receive £120 towards their NMC registration fee.Main duties of the jobAs our new Charge Nurse, you would be welcomed into a safe and supportive multidisciplinary staff team that would empower and encourage you to be the best version of yourself for the benefit of those we care for.Under the direction of the Team Leader, you would be expected to provide comprehensive, professional, and effective leadership, as well as clinical advice and expertise, and managerial support. Working hours would involve shifts, including some nights, weekends and bank holidays.The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage competing demands and organise their own work effectively to ensure the smooth running of the service. They must be non-judgemental, sensitive, and calm, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will also need a good understanding of relational security and be prepared to model and promote the Trust's values at all times.About usAt HPFT we provide an exciting and forward-thinking work environment, where staff feel valued and supported to reach their full potential. We are proud to be one of the top five recommended NHS Trusts to work for, and hold a CQC rating of Outstanding, making us one of the highest-rated Mental Health Trusts in the country.On joining HPFT, you would be able to enjoy an extensive range of trust-wide staff benefits including:- 27 days annual leave - One of the best pension schemes in the UK - Up to £120 towards professional registration fees - Flexible working options - Car leasing scheme - Childcare discounts - Wellbeing events and activities - A 24-hour staff support helplineYou would also benefit from regular supervisions, bespoke training opportunities, and the co-construction of your own personal development objectives to ensure you continue to progress and develop professionally.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs Charge Nurse on Beech Ward, your responsibilities would include:Providing local clinical leadership to the team, and maintaining clinical standardsBeing responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of mental and physical health care for service-usersTeaching other nursing and non-nursing personnelAssisting the Team Leader in maintaining effective team-working processes, and deputising for them in their absenceYou must have RNMH/RNLD/RMN/RGN and be registered with the NMC. Mentorship training and a minimum of two years experience at Band 5 are essential. Experience of working in other clinical settings would be an advantage.For more detailed information on the position, please access the Job Description and Person Specification documents provided."Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship hereWork in the UK.It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found hereCriminal records checks for overseas applicants.Not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if youre eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead. Its cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge"Person SpecificationKNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEEssentialRNMH/RNLD/RMN/RGNRegistered with NMCENB 998/Mentorship trainingAt least two years' experience at Band 5Evidence of CPDDesirableExperience of working in other clinical settingsSKILLS AND ATTRIBUTESEssentialThe ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary teamThe confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situationsThe ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills may be requiredThe ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviourThe ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptionsAn understanding of the legal (MHA, MCA, DoL), safeguarding and social factors involved in careAn understanding of relational security and of the therapeutic rationale for necessary rules and boundariesSupervision skillsThe ability to work flexibly according to service-user/service needsThe ability to be receptive to changing environments and promote positive approaches to implementing changeLeadership qualitiesThe ability to remain calm in difficult situationsA positive approach to workA good attention to detailDesirableSpecific applicable clinical skills eg cognitive therapy and anxiety managementKnowledge or experience of implementing quality improvement initiativesKnowledge or experience of supporting service-users to manage their physical health and well-beingCar driverDisclosure 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 TrustAddressBeech WardKingsley Green, Harper LaneRadlettWD7 9HQEmployer's websitehttps://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)