Charge Nurse

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Charge Nurse to join their team in Suffolk. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills while providing exceptional care to individuals with mental health conditions. You will work in a supportive environment that values training and professional growth, making a significant impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this organization welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. If you are passionate about mental health and ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Career progression

Starting annual leave of 27 days

Staff physiotherapy services

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience in mental health.
• Leadership training is a plus for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support care team and manage ward operations.
• Ensure responsive, individualized care within governance frameworks.

Skills

Effective risk assessment and management

Supervisory skills

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Leadership/Management Training

Job description

Main area: Mental Health

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours:

• Full time or Part time

37.5 hours per week (covering day and night shifts - day shifts 7.30am to 9.30pm, night shifts 9pm to 8.00am). Job ref 246-WSU6903024-B

Site: Wedgwood House, West Suffolk Hospital

Town: Bury St Edmunds

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 gross per annum/pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 14/05/2025 23:59

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's, and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Application Information

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Job Overview

We seek aspiring leaders and clinically credible nurses to join our Suffolk team as a Charge Nurse on Abbeygate Ward, a 17-bed admission ward for assessment and treatment of mental health conditions.

This role offers opportunities to develop leadership skills and advance your nursing career.

We welcome registered nurses with expertise in older people's mental health, or from other mental health backgrounds, who are motivated, interpersonal, resilient, and enthusiastic about working with acutely unwell adults and their families.

Training opportunities are provided to support your development.

Main Duties

You will develop your skills through leadership courses, mentorship, and formal qualifications. The environment can be challenging, requiring clinicians with positivity, compassion, resilience, and a collaborative, reflective approach to power and systemic issues.

If you are committed to providing excellent care, demonstrate high clinical standards, and are willing to go the extra mile, we want to hear from you.

The role requires full PMA fitness (training provided) and shift work including nights and weekends over a 7-day period.

Working for Us

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, and supportive team, committed to ongoing training and a thriving environment.

Why work for us? We have ambitious goals, exciting transformation projects, and strong nursing networks with excellent leadership.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? Enjoy a warm community, beautiful coastlines, parks, proximity to London, and affordable living options.

Flexible working arrangements are considered.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs
• Career progression
• Starting annual leave of 27 days, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays
• Staff physiotherapy services
• NHS discounts and more

Job Responsibilities

As Charge Nurse, you will support your care team, manage ward operations, and ensure responsive, individualized care within governance frameworks. Collaboration with the Clinical Team Leader and Nurse Specialist is essential. Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities. If you are ready to make a difference, apply now!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Leadership/Management Training

Experience

• Post-registration experience in mental health

Skills

• Effective risk assessment and management
• Supervisory skills

Knowledge

• Confidentiality issues
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983

Other

• Ability to travel

We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity and inclusion. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and encourage all eligible applicants to apply.

Note: This role involves DBS checks, and successful candidates must subscribe to the DBS Update Service within 19 days of receipt of their DBS disclosure. The service costs £16 annually and facilitates instant online record checks.