Charge Nurse Reference ID: 1123Day ShiftsFull TimePermanent

Jupiter Recruitment; Wealden; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse in Wadhurst to manage patient care and lead care plans. Candidates must hold a valid RMN qualification. The role offers a salary of £43,014 – £46,314 per annum alongside generous benefits like free meals, parking, and professional development support.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free meals on duty

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a current NMC Pin.
• Experience in risk assessments and care plans.
• Evidence-based clinical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement patient care plans.
• Ensure comprehensive and understandable care-plans.
• Act upon decisions from ward rounds.

Skills

Clinical knowledge based on evidence

Experience of Care Plans

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Shift leadership experience

Support for Junior Staff

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

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Charge Nurse Reference ID: 1123Day ShiftsFull TimePermanent, Wadhurst

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Client:

Jupiter Recruitment

Location:

Wadhurst, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Charge Nurse to work in an exceptional independent mental health hospital based in the Wadhurst, East Sussex area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

A mental health hospital specialises in the management and treatment of mental health problems. The hospital has residential facilities for patients, as well as offering outpatients’ services

**To be considered for this role you must be qualified as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) hold a current active NMC Pin**

As the Charge Nurse your key responsibilities include:

· To assess, plan and implement patient care plans, incorporating risk assessments, risk management and engagement plans

· Ensure that care-plans are comprehensive, and are understandable by the patient

· Ensure that each professional involved in the care of the patient has been represented in the care-plan

· Ensure that every patient has a copy of their current care-plan

· Ensure that a patient’s capacity and willingness to consent to the care-plan is documented

· Meet with the key-patient at least once a week to establish a therapeutic rapport, and to do one-to-one work with supervision

· Ensure that decisions from ward rounds are acted upon and, if necessary, incorporated into the care-plan

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

· Excellent clinical knowledge based on evidence based practice

· Experience of Care Plans, Risk Assessments and writing reports

· Knowledge of Mental Health Act Legislation and statutory regulations

· Experience of staffing, skill mix and leading shifts

· Committed to supporting Junior Staff and Students

The successful Charge Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £43,014 – £46,314 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

· Free on-site parking

· Free meals on duty

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Birthday Holiday – Your Birthday as an extra day annual leave

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Contributory pension scheme

· Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and private healthcare

· Access to development opportunities

· Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel

· Long service award

· Refer a friend bonus

· Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)

Reference ID: 1123

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [emailprotected]