CHARGE NURSE

Priory Group ,
Usk, Gwent

Overview

Job Description

Llanarth Court Hospital is a 114 bedded forensic hospital providing a secure environment consisting of medium, low and open rehabilitation settings for men and women with mental illness and or personality disorder. We have a Charge Nurse vacancy. You will need to have a RNLD/RMN qualification and be a Priory Level 4 Staff Nurse or NHS Senior Staff Nurse. It is also desirable to have experience in a forensic setting though a keen desire to work in this challenging field is necessary. The charge nurse role will be to support the ward manager in managing a secure ward with patient's under the mental health act who have a diagnosis of mental health, personality disorder and or learning disability needs. The role will require being a clinical lead and an understanding and knowledge of patient's needs is essential.You will need to demonstrate the ability to assess and teach junior staff and have good leadership skills. The ability to have a flexible, positive, team orientated approach is required. Employment Type: FULL_TIME