Adolescent Inpatient Charge Nurse — Lead Care & Teams

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 27 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

NHS discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust administers Marlborough House's 12-bed adolescent inpatient unit in Swindon, serving ages 11–18. The Charge Nurse will lead day-to-day ward operations, supervise staff, and act as senior nurse on out-of-hours shifts.

The role involves delivering nursing care, care planning within a multidisciplinary team, and involving young people and families in care decisions. Accurate records, recruitment support, and staff development are integral.

Qualifications

• RMN qualification required.
• Acute inpatient experience essential.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day ward operations and act as senior nurse on out-of-hours shifts.
• Deliver nursing care and care planning in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting.
• Involve young people and families in care planning.
• Maintain accurate records and report updates to the team.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff and students, with involvement in appraisals.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and staff training.
• Coordinate shifts and implement policies.
• Report incidents and assess risks; uphold health and safety.
• Support audits, clinical governance and service improvement.
• Collaborate with Modern Matron and Clinical Nurse Lead on staff development.

Skills

Child protection knowledge

Evidence-based interventions

Clinical judgement

Education

RMN qualification

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Trust administers Marlborough House's 12-bed adolescent inpatient unit in Swindon, serving ages 11–18. The Charge Nurse will lead day-to-day ward operations, supervise staff, and act as senior nurse on out-of-hours shifts.

The role involves delivering nursing care, care planning within a multidisciplinary team, and involving young people and families in care decisions. Accurate records, recruitment support, and staff development are integral.