Job summary
If you are professional and passionate and think going the extra mile for your patients is the norm then you are what we are looking for. We are looking for a motivated Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our professional and friendly team in Enfield.
Main duties of the job
Magnolia Unit is a nurse led service, enabling patients to regain their independence by supporting patients within the intermediate care structure, focusing on;
- The Prevention of Admission Programme ( Accepting patients from acute AE departments and directly from the community)
- The Discharge to Assess criteria, enabling patients to be fast tracked from acute care for rehabilitation.
- Inter – hospital transfers for patients who are recovering from acute illness and require rehabilitation and enablement.
About us
BEHMHT is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million. In Enfield, we provide a full range of child and adult community health services, which over the last few years has been integrating with its mental health services to provide better and more holistic care.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS) which is the lead provider of forensic mental health services; that managed the devolved New Models of care budget, it delivers MH care across some of the prisons, and provides MH services as HM Young Offenders Institutions in Aylesbury. We are rated as ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC. We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN with NMC registration (Adult).
- Mentorship qualification, ENB 998 or equivalent mentorship course.
Desirable
- BSC Nursing or equivalent.
- Medical assessment and/or a prescribing course.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience as Band 5 General Nurse within NHS acute medicine/surgery.
- Previous experience as working a part of a team.
Desirable
- Evidence of multi professional working and leadership.
- Rehabilitation experience.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including ability to be assertive and negotiate successfully.
- Developed clinical skills and ability to follow through actions.
Desirable
- Management of staff Evidence of leadership and understanding and Governance
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Demonstrates well developed interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills and evidence of practical application.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Francis report and its practical applications.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Flexible to needs of unit.
- Willingness to develop the role and rotate into other community services including district nursing and intermediate care.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN with NMC registration (Adult).
- Mentorship qualification, ENB 998 or equivalent mentorship course.
Desirable
- BSC Nursing or equivalent.
- Medical assessment and/or a prescribing course.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience as Band 5 General Nurse within NHS acute medicine/surgery.
- Previous experience as working a part of a team.
Desirable
- Evidence of multi professional working and leadership.
- Rehabilitation experience.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including ability to be assertive and negotiate successfully.
- Developed clinical skills and ability to follow through actions.
Desirable
- Management of staff Evidence of leadership and understanding and Governance
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Demonstrates well developed interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving skills and evidence of practical application.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Francis report and its practical applications.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Flexible to needs of unit.
- Willingness to develop the role and rotate into other community services including district nursing and intermediate care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
