Charge Nurse

PENNINE CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Oldham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Staff wellbeing service

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide clinical leadership on an inpatient ward and support the Ward Manager in daily operations. You will ensure high standards of nursing care, safety and patient experience, while deputising as needed and guiding junior staff.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, staff development, and involvement in recruitment and performance reviews to maintain safe, high-quality care in a busy

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse
• Experience in leadership roles on inpatient wards
• Ability to coordinate staff rotas and manage resources

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to inpatient nursing team and deputise for Ward Manager
• Coordinate ward activity, staffing rotas and resources
• Ensure high standards of nursing care and patient safety
• Act as senior point of contact for patients, relatives and carers
• Participate in recruitment and staff development
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient experience initiatives

Job description

• To provide leadership and support to the inpatient nursing team, and in the absence of the Clinical Lead, to assume responsibility for the management and co-ordination of the ward / department.
• To deliver a high standard of care to acute inpatient services users.
• To ensure the optimum level of safe and effective care within the allocated Main Duties and Responsibilities
• The provision of effective clinical leadership to and management of ward staff.
• To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and carers. Being sensitive to their needs for respect, privacy and dignity and to act as a senior point of contact on the ward.
• To assist in the formulation of staff rotas to ensure the most effective use of manpower and resources in relation to service user need and ward activity.
• To assist in the monitoring of all staff sickness, in accordance with Trust policies.
• To ensure that all staff follow the guidelines identified in the Trust and National policies.
• To participate in the investigation of patient complaints, as per Trust Complaints procedure, aiming to settle complaints with local resolutions at ward level. When unable to do so, to communicate without delay to the Ward Manager.
• To assist in ensuring that all clinical equipment is correctly maintained and that all appropriate staff are competent in its correct application.
• To deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence

Financial Responsibilities

• To assist the Ward Manager in ensuring the best use of resources and will ensure that expenditure is within the allocated budgets.
• To assist in ensuring that the ordering of all stock items, e.g. equipment, food stock and non-stock, are maintained to the agreed levels.
• To assist in the maintenance of an accurate and up to date inventory of all ward equipment.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for assisting the Ward Manager in ensuring that all patients on the ward / dept. receive the highest standards of care.

• To assist in ensuring that the provision of nursing care is to the optimum standard achievable within allocated resources.
• To ensure that patients, their families and carers are directly involved in decisions which affect their care.
• To act as a resource to junior members of staff.
• To promote high standards of patient care by the application of a systematic care planning approach which utilises an appropriate nursing model.
• To initiate patient focused interventions and developments, which reflect social, cultural and spiritual needs.
• To ensure that accurate and legible patient care records are maintained.
• To ensure that each patient has a comprehensive and holistic assessment of their care needs with a mutually agreed plan of care between the patient and the nurse.

Quality Responsibilities

• To assist in the analysis of patient satisfaction surveys, the identification of service deficiencies and in response, the development of remedial action plans.
• To ensure that all staff act in a professional and responsible manner at all times, acknowledging that they are representatives of the Trust.
• To ensure that the ward / dept. environment is conducive to the wellbeing of patients and staff.

Professional Development and Education Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining their own personal development and will assist the Ward Manager to achieve the training and educational objectives of junior staff, including learners, in an environment which is conducive to learning.

• To take responsibility for own clinical and managerial development in support of the Ward Manager.
• To participate in the annual individual performance review of all ward/dept. staff and to assist in the formulation of personal development plans which reflect the individuals potential in meeting the ward/unit aims.
• To ensure that all staff receive education and training in accordance to the requirements of PREP and Scope of Professional Practice.

AFC 13/12/18 JME-680-18 Charge Nurse Band 6

• To ensure that all newly qualified staff receive ongoing support, through preceptorship, for at least six months.
• To ensure that all learner nurses have access to their identified assessor.
• To act as a mentor for learner nurses

Recruitment and Selection Responsibilities

The post holder will participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as required.

• To participate in employment interviews for staff vacancies, Bands 1 to 5.
• To ensure that all newly appointed staff are introduced to the ward environment and receive a period of orientation and support to meet their individual needs.

This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process.

General Duties of all post holders

• To undertake any other reasonable duty, which is appropriate to the band, when requested by Senior Staff
• To be familiar with and comply with all Trust and departmental policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines

• Career development, including access to psychological therapies training and therapy skills
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
• Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
• Comprehensive staff wellbeing service
• Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
• A Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safet

We know safe, high-quality mental health care starts with properly supported staff. That's why we're increasing our nursing workforce across our five boroughs - and we're inviting passionate registered mental health nurses to be part of this transformation. Whether you're newly registered or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a role where your professional judgment is valued, your voice is heard, and your wellbeing matters. You'll be working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, using your skills to deliver person-centred care in line with our values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination. Whether you're early in your career or looking to grow, this is your chance to shape the future of mental health care in Greater Manchester - and experience the difference of working in a Trust that puts staff and patients first.

Why choose Pennine Care?

• Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England - NHS Staff Survey 2024
• A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
• A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
• A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
• A genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised

Who we're looking for You might currently be in another NHS Trust, the private sector, or working through an agency. You might be based in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, or the wider North West. Wherever you are in your career - if you're looking for safer staffing, better support, and meaningful development, Pennine Care is ready to welcome you. Make the move to a Trust that listens, supports and invests in you. We're proud to deliver high-quality mental health and learning disability services to people across five boroughs in Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop. Our vision is simple but powerful: A happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.

To make that happen, we support our staff to do their best work - every day.

Whether you're working on our inpatient wards or out in the community, you'll be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that's focused on delivering great care and improving lives.