Clinical Charge Nurse (National Psychosis Unit)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£45,953 to £54,254 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Beckenham, BR3 3BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Clinical Lead the assessment, admission, care planning, treatment and ongoing management of service users. Ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care, meeting physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual needs. Coordinate and evaluate care with the multidisciplinary team (MDT), incorporating patient and carer feedback. Manage patient flow, admissions and discharges, liaising with health and social care professionals and identifying barriers to discharge. Produce monthly patient progress and treatment reports for Integrated Care Boards. Undertake clinical observations, physical health assessments and monitoring, escalating concerns appropriately. Administer and monitor medication, ensuring compliance and management of side effects. Promote healthy lifestyles and provide health education and advice. Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant records, care plans and risk assessments. Ensure adherence to safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Trust policies and professional standards. Promote recovery-focused practice, dignity, equality, diversity and inclusion. Support a safe, clean environment and ensure safe management of medicines, equipment and patient property. Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice and support junior staff development. Leadership and Management Act as a key point of contact for the unit, coordinating activities with the Team Manager and MDT. Deputise for the Team Manager when required, taking responsibility for the safe and effective operation of the unit. Support workforce planning, staffing deployment, roster management and escalation of staffing concerns. Provide leadership and support during challenging situations. Assist in the investigation of incidents, complaints and performance concerns, ensuring lessons learned are shared. Promote a culture of openness, accountability, continuous improvement and high standards of documentation. Communication Maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively with service users, carers, families, colleagues and partner agencies. Lead and contribute to team meetings and multidisciplinary discussions. Ensure complaints and compliments are managed in accordance with Trust policy. Role model professional communication and uphold Trust values of Kindness, Respect and Togetherness. Education and Training Support staff development through supervision, teaching, competency assessments and learning opportunities. Facilitate induction programmes for new staff and students. Support preceptorship, revalidation and mandatory training compliance. Maintain Practice Assessor status and contribute to student nurse education. Undertake appraisal and personal development reviews for designated staff. Maintain professional development and NMC revalidation requirements. Act as a role model and support workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeships and career progression. Research, Audit and Quality Improvement Participate in audits, benchmarking activities and quality improvement initiatives. Monitor standards of care against CQC requirements, Trust objectives and key performance indicators. Contribute to service development, governance reviews and workforce development initiatives. Support research activity and disseminate learning, evidence-based practice and audit findings across the team and organisation. Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation to enhance patient outcomes and service quality.

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