Senior Staff Nurse

• Lead the nursing shift as Nurse in Charge, coordinating staff, prioritising patient care and delegating duties to ensure the ward remains safe and well managed.
• Complete nursing assessments and develop, implement and regularly review individualised care plans, ensuring patients physical and mental health needs, preferences and wishes are met.
• Supervise and support junior, agency and newly appointed colleagues, providing clinical guidance, supporting inductions and helping staff manage challenging behaviour and de-escalation.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team, families and external professionals to monitor patient progress, address concerns and promote positive outcomes.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, including accurate patient records, incident reporting, medicines management, safeguarding and compliance with the Mental Capacity Act and Priory policies.

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Minimum 612 months post-registration experience in Mental Health or Learning Disability Nursing.
• Completed preceptorship or an equivalent programme.
• Knowledge of NMC standards, professional nursing practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience supervising and supporting junior, newly qualified or agency nursing staff.
• Experience coordinating shifts and acting as Nurse in Charge of a ward.
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing person-centred care plans.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviour and using de-escalation techniques.
• Evidence of continuing professional development within mental health or learning disability nursing.