Charge Nurse

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Charge Nurse at a new female acute ward in Mill View Hospital. You will deliver patient-centred care, supervise junior staff, and lead a multi-disciplinary team. This role offers a competitive salary and a £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive.

Benefits

£2,000 Golden Hello

Relocation Incentive

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with mental health / LD/ Adult registration required.
• Significant post-qualifying experience relevant to the care group.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care and support recovery.
• Provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward.
• Conduct detailed assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Communication

Cultural Sensitivity

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse with current registration

Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity arising for charge nurse posts on our new female acute ward at Mill View Hospital!

As a Charge Nurse, you will have opportunities to deliver patient-centred care supporting patients in their recovery. You will be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team undertaking detailed assessments of patients with complex mental health needs. You will be expected to administer and monitor medication.

You will provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward, supervising junior staff and trainees, and regularly taking charge of the clinical environment during your shift. We work closely with other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients.

We work flexibly to meet the needs of our 24-hour service, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside an established and experienced multi-disciplinary team (MDT), including nurses, healthcare assistants, nursing associates, doctors, occupational therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, and art therapists.

We are passionate about providing high standards of care and implementing least restrictive practices.

About us

We are looking for an experienced nurse to join our new female acute ward!

Palmeira Ward will be a 13-bed female acute mental health ward, primarily working with individuals aged 18-65, located within Mill View Hospital in Hove.

Our shared values emphasize collaboration and positive patient outcomes. We value diversity and opportunity, and we are proud to have won the Equality and Diversity award at the Positive Practice Awards 2021 and the Team of the Year Award in 2019.

Job responsibilities

Clinical practice, including your own professional development. You will communicate effectively with service users, families, and carers, demonstrating adaptability and cultural sensitivity. You will initiate and develop gender-specific working approaches, provide clinical leadership, and act as the primary nurse for inpatients.

You will work within the CPA framework, conducting detailed assessments and developing recovery-focused, outcome-based care plans with the MDT. You will implement interventions, monitor progress, and modify treatments as needed. You will handle situations involving distressed service users and their relatives, liaise with other teams for effective discharge, and administer medication in accordance with policies.

You will inform senior staff of any circumstances threatening safety or trust reputation, promote effective communication within the team, and assist in ward management and staff recruitment. You may need to deputize for the Ward Manager as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult).
• Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Knowledge & Experience

• Significant post-qualifying experience relevant to the care group.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check to verify criminal convictions.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year, pro-rata for part-time.