CHARGE NURSE

Priory Group ,
Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Overview

Job Description

We are low secure Hopsital based in Cardiff. The unit is home to 45 patients with enduring mental health and personality difficulties, most of whom also have forensic histories. The facility is split into six wards, along with semi-independent flats on-site. The unit boasts a robust multi-disciplinary team where the psychiatrist works alongside colleagues from Psychology; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; and Social Work to provide high quality care. Our aim is to rebuild the patient's confidence, self-esteem and hopes for the future and to give them the knowledge and resources to manage their own health so that they can manage their own sustainable recovery. A Charge Nurse will need to take an active role in management of the ward/unit and take charge in the absence of the ward manager. they will also need to participate fully with the clinical team and undertake direct patient care. Employment Type: FULL_TIME