Charge Nurse | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

Pennine Care NHS FT; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rochdale is seeking a Charge Nurse to provide clinical leadership and support the development of a Low Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation unit. This role includes assessments, care plan co-production, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a nursing qualification and experience in mental health settings. Opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements are available. Applications are encouraged from individuals with lived experience of mental illness.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Access to professional development

Staff discounts

Health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a focus on mental health.
• Experience in Low Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff.
• Conduct assessments and co-produce care plans with service users.
• Assist in the ongoing development of the unit and protocols.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient-focused care

Risk assessment

Multi-disciplinary team collaboration

Management supervision

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The post holder will provide clear clinical leadership to staff nurses and nursing assistants working on the ward while assisting the Unit Manager in developing and maintaining a service committed to the provision of care for individuals who require Low Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation. The post holder will actively participate in the day-to-day running of the unit and the organisation and development of staff within their sphere of responsibility.

As a charge nurse you will have the chance to demonstrate leadership in many different clinical situations. Your contribution to the quality of care provided will be valued by the wider multi-disciplinary team. There is support and supervision for further study that relates to secure nursing care, including mentorship.

We are committed to working collaboratively with our patients and providing a service that is least restrictive whilst also fitting with the boundaries that are appropriate to low secure risk management.

Key Responsibilities of the Post

• With the referral team and Responsible Clinician, undertake assessment of patients referred for Low Secure Rehabilitation and provide feedback as required.
• Undertake comprehensive, patient-focused nursing assessment and co-produce care plans in consultation with the service user and their families and carers.
• Undertake comprehensive risk assessment and formulate risk management plans with Service Users, their families and Carers.
• Assist the Unit Manager in developing a service that ensures the needs of patients are met with regard to their age, spiritual, cultural, ethnic and sexual orientation.
• Assist the Unit Manager with the on-going development of the unit.
• Assist the Unit Manager in developing protocols and procedures that reflect the needs of patients within the unit.
• In the absence of the Unit Manager, undertake responsibility for the day-to-day running of the unit (including out-of-hours leadership for Prospect Place).
• In consultation with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure high standards of individual care for patients and that they are fully consulted and involved in every aspect of their care.
• Provide management and clinical supervision to members of staff.
• Conduct annual appraisals/IPDRs for staff members.
• Liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and with both statutory and non-statutory organisations involved with client care.
• Participate in the monitoring and implementation of the Mental Health Act (1983).
• Follow the NMC’s ‘The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and behaviour for Nurses and Midwives’.
• Be aware of current research in the care of people with severe mental illness.
• Assist the Unit Manager in ensuring high quality evidence-based practice is carried out by all staff within the unit.
• Maintain up-to-date records for all service users referred to the unit.
• Participate in the recruitment process, as required.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
• Flexible working opportunities to support work/life balance.
• Access to continued professional development.
• Involvement in improvement and research activities.
• Health and wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service.
• Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel.

All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.

Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities. We work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.