Job overview

An exciting opportunity has risen within the Langley Green Hospital's Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and Health Based Place of Safety. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and inspiring Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our team on Amber Ward. Someone who has a passion for exceptionally high standards of patient care, who is enthusiastic, innovative and wants to work in a service that is committed to providing individualized evidenced based care.

The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures in the agreed care group. They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, providing supervision to junior staff and students. They will also assist the Ward Manager in ensuring the effective running of the ward.

We are a 12 bedded ward based in Langley Green Hospital in Crawley and also run the Health Based Place of Safety. Crawley is situated closely to London and Brighton and benefits from a thriving, vibrant and diverse community. Amber Ward has an experienced team and works collaboratively with other wards and services within the hospital and the wider community.

We will support you and invest in you - don't miss this exciting opportunity!

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

Clinical Leadership and Management:

- Lead the nursing team in delivering high standards of patient care.

- Manage daily operations, including staff allocation, patient admissions, and discharge planning.

- Assist the Ward Manager in the effective running of the ward in accordance with local policies and procedures.

Health Based Place of Safety:

- Act as Nurse in Charge including taking referrals, completing admissions and discharges, liaising with AMHP services and Blue Light Line. 

Patient Care:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs and develop individualized care plans.

- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, and monitor patients' responses.

- Advocate for patients' rights and ensure that their dignity and privacy are maintained.

 Team Development:

- Mentor and support junior nurses, healthcare assistants, and student nurses.

- Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback.

 Risk Management and Safety:

- Perform risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate interventions.

- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.

- Lead incident investigations and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.

 Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

- Collaborate with doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

- Foster effective communication within the team and with patients' families.

Working for our organisation

This is what our staff have to say about working on Amber Ward:

I feel so lucky to working alongside a passionate and supportive team who always go above and beyond.

I am so proud to work at Langley Green Hospital with fantastic people, staff and service leaders

We believe that staff who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, provide a better outcome for our service leaders.  All your skills and training will be fully utilised and developed through clinical supervision and training opportunities. We offer a two week induction which gives you the opportunity to shadow your colleagues across the unit.