Lead Nurse

Job description
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in the South West London area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

This is one of the country's leading mental health treatment centres. They provide fast access to high quality treatment for lots of different conditions, including addictions, depression, anxiety, stress and eating disorders
• To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN or RNLD Nurse with a current active NMC Pin**

As a Lead Nurse Your Key Responsibilities Include
• Provide specialist clinical knowledge, expertise and support to the nursing team and wider MDT
• Have oversight of the clinical and care needs of all service users, supporting the primary nurses in working with patients, their families, community teams and other stakeholders in meeting the individual needs of each person
• Ensure that proactive clinical risk assessment and management are at the centre of planning care and interventions with service users and colleagues
• Constructively reviewing and challenging nursing practice in the service, leading by example, and providing expert knowledge to the nursing and wider MDT on a speciality or individual patient basis
• Provide education and development of Registered Nurses and HCAs and ensuring that the baseline needs of everyone to practice safely and effectively are met
• Contribute to the clinical elements of all nurse induction, preceptorship and related professional activities
• Provide clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions with Registered Nurses on an individual or group basis
• Undertake competency assessments and supportive practise with Registered Nurses and HCAs

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• At least 3 years' experience working within multidisciplinary teams within relevant clinical settings
• A clinical leader who is confident working across organisational boundaries
• Experienced in leading on service development projects
• An exceptional communicator who tailors your approach according to individual strengths and needs
• Adept at working with colleagues across different disciplines, and seniority and skill levels

Benefits

The successful Lead Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £50,375 - £56,32+ per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• £5,000 Welcome Bonus**
• Many benefits in line with the NHS
• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• NMC Payment in full
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised Meals
• Free use of onsite gym facilities
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare
• Access to development opportunities including:
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Improved CPD application & panel process
• £250 Contribution towards CPD
• Leadership & management development
• Support with your Revalidation
• Long service award

Reference ID: 6203

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV