Charge Nurse

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Radlett; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Charge Nurse in Radlett. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and support a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient mental health ward for older adults. Responsibilities include assessment and care planning, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining clinical standards. A competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 annually is offered. The role is permanent and full-time, with a focus on delivering high-quality mental health care.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience at Band 5.
• Previous experience of working with older adults.
• Leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Provide local clinical leadership to the team.
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Teach other nursing and non-nursing personnel.

Skills

Ability to plan, implement and carry out nursing care

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage staff

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Education

Registered Nurse Mental Health

Job description

Go back Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Charge Nurse

The closing date is 23 January 2026

Come and join a fantastic team where we support one another!

Wren ward are seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse who has the skills and knowledge of working in In patient mental health ward for Older people. We will consider applications from band 5s who are ready for a promotion!

Ward Ward is a 16 bedded In-patient Functional Older People's Mental Health service offering acute mental health care to adults. The ward has a multi-disciplinary team including occupational therapy, recreational workers as well as the nursing and medical team.

Main duties of the job

Job Summary:

The Charge Nurses' key role is to provide local clinical leadership to the team under the direction of the team leader.

The Charge nurse will:

Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for service users.

Be required to teach other nursing and non-nursing personnel.

Be a role model through their own good practise.

Be responsible for maintaining clinical standards, and team systems under the direction of the team leader.

Assist the team leader in maintaining effective team working processes, including outcome measures.

Be expected to deputise for the Team Leader in their absence.

To manage the ward/unit resources and clinical environment during their shift.

All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.

About us

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

Our family of over 4,500 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.

Job responsibilities

Clinical & Job Responsibilities

Will function as a named nurse to an individual or group of service users as allocated, taking responsibility for formulation of appropriate care plans.

Will act as a clinical expert in their service area. This means keeping clinically up to date, being able to assess service users thoroughly, plan care rigorously, and audit and evaluate nursing interventions based on evidence and locally agreed protocols and policies

Will co-ordinate all co-workers assigned to his/her service user group and will ensure they are fully conversant with all aspects regarding the service user's care and treatment.

Will identify the individual care needs of allocated service users, plan, implement and evaluate all care programmes in conjunction with the unit's nursing team and the MDT.

Will maintain close liaison with all department staff involved in a service user's care and report on progress and effectiveness to the MDT.

Will lead and/or participate in ward rounds, case conference, etc and will prepare reports on service users as required.

Will be aware of all policy documents and legal requirements pertinent to the post and ensure that these are adhered to.

Will demonstrate and serve as an example for all clinical activities to appropriate grades of staff.

Will be fully conversant and ensure compliance with NMC codes of conduct and practice, relevant legislation and policies and procedures.

To participate in assessment, with management, care planning, and review of all individuals referred to unit as appropriate, with the relevant disciplines.

Person Specification

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years experience at Band 5,
• Registered Nurse Mental Health
• Ability to plan, implement and carry out nursing care
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act
• Ability to manage staff
• Previous experience of managing and supervising junior staff
• Previous experience of working with older adults
• Leadership training

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with others
• Ability to assess reports and clinical information and provide clear and concise information tailored for different audiences

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• To be able to analyse data to improve patient care.
• Data analaysis experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingfisher Court, Kingsley Green , Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-SS-9990

Job locations

Kingfisher Court, Kingsley Green , Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ