Charge Nurse

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse for the Logandene Ward in Hemel Hempstead. The role delivers local clinical leadership, supports the ward team and ensures safe, person-centred dementia care across day and night shifts.

The post requires RMN/RNLD registration with post-registration dementia experience and the ability to supervise and develop staff while maintaining clinical standards. Includes leadership in multidisciplinary settings.

Qualifications

• Nurse with RMN or RNLD registration and post-registration experience.
• Evidence of completing the band 5 to 6 competency framework.
• Ability to lead and supervise in an inpatient dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide local clinical leadership to the ward team.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for service users.
• Teach junior nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required.
• Manage ward resources and environments during shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Autonomy

Education

RMN/Dip mental health

Band 5 to 6 competency

Job description

Main area Charge Nurse Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days and Nights) Job ref 367-SS-101636

Site Logandene Town Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead Salary £41,957 - £50,387 Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included) Salary period Yearly Closing 01/10/2026 23:59

Values Based Screener

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

We are seeking compassionate, confident and motivated Charge Nurses to join our team at Logandene. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals living with dementia, while supporting the development and wellbeing of the ward team.

As a key member of the nursing leadership team, you will play a central role in ensuring the delivery of safe, therapeutic and person-centred care. You will provide visible and supportive leadership on the ward, act as a clinical role model, and support junior colleagues to develop their skills and confidence.

If you are a Registered Mental Health Nurse or RNLD with post-registration experience in an inpatient setting and are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The Charge Nurses’ key role is to provide local clinical leadership to the teamunder the direction ofthe teamleader.

TheChargenursewill:

• Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation andevaluationofcareforservice users.
• Berequiredtoteachothernursingandnon-nursingpersonnel.
• Bearolemodelthroughtheirowngoodpractise.
• Beresponsibleformaintainingclinical standards,andteamsystemsunder the direction ofthe teamleader.
• Assist the team leader in maintaining effective team workingprocesses,includingoutcomemeasures.
• BeexpectedtodeputisefortheTeamLeaderintheir absence.
• To manage the ward/unit resources and clinical environment duringtheirshift.

AllstaffshouldcomplywiththeTrust’sAnti-DiscriminatoryStatement,EmployeeCharter,TrustPoliciesandProcedures,CodeofConductandEqualityand Diversity.

Working for our organisation

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings.Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

In addition to managing the clinical aspects of being a Band 6 Charge Nurse, the post holder will take an active part in the assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for service users in collaboration with inpatient multi-disciplinary services. Liaising with colleagues and carers, ensuring they are fully aware of all aspects of a service users’ care and treatment.

You will have effective communication skills and be able to contribute towards patient recovery and wellbeing.

You will be able to identify individuals’ care needs. Planning, implementing and evaluating care plans and risk assessments in collaboration with other teams and professionals. Maintaining lines of communication with all departments and staff involved in a service user's care. Reporting on progress and effectiveness to the appropriate MDT.

Participating in ward rounds and handovers, etc. Preparing reports as required. Acting as deputy manager to junior staff providing leadership and support.

For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying

Qualification

• RMN/Dip, mental health
• Evidence of completion of the band 5 to 6 competency framework

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years at band 5
• Previous or current experience of working in dementia services
• Expereince of supporting staff through Supervision, preceptorship and mentorship

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of legal frameworks: MCA, MHA, DOLS
• The ability to analyse and use data through Audit, SPIKE, FOC

Job related aptitude and skills

• Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team
• Confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations.
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills are required
• Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour.
• Experience of risk assessment and management
• Ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptionsSpecific clinical skills applicable e.g. PBS plans, diversion
• Implementing quality improvement initiatives.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application promptly.