Charge Nurse - Ardleigh Ward

We have an exciting opportunity for a Charge Nurse at Ardleigh Ward who can bring fresh ideas, determination and commitment to join us in taking our service forward in new and innovative ways. The role is based in our Ardleigh mental health female acute ward at The Lakes, Colchester. The successful candidate will be:

• A competent practitioner with a proven record of leadership skills as a RMH Nurse
• Able to take responsibility for the overseeing assessments of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for client requiring treatment.
• Responsible for ensuring safe staffing across the wards
• Be a first responder to emergencies
At EPUT we offer you Training and development opportunities to support through regular supervision and Appraisals to assist you in setting realistic objectives.


• Excellent risk assessment skills
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Demonstrate compassion, understanding, commitment, enthusiasm, and above all be highly motivated
• An understanding of the Recovery Model approach is essential, taking into account the needs of families and carer's, and become part of an established multidisciplinary team
• A high level of knowledge and philosophy of the 6 C's of care
• Active participation will be required in the training and education of learners allocated to the Mental Health Service, and to encourage integration between the Ward Team and the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team
• Delivery of the highest quality care for all our patients with acute mental health issues; with a positive attitude and a commitment to maintain EPUT's excellent customer care
  
  Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication
  
  27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.