Mental Health Charge Nurse - Leadership & Development

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Southfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working discussion possible

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Southfield is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead a ward in a secure mental health unit for adults.

You will develop care plans, supervise junior staff, participate in CPD, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. The post offers training, flexible working discussions, and opportunities to progress within the Trust.

Qualifications

• RMN/RNLD registration with NMC and mental health experience.
• Band 5 experience in mental health and leadership potential.
• Commitment to CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a ward regularly and accept duties as delegated by the ward manager.
• Oversee deployment, supervision, teaching of staff and resource management.
• Assess individual care needs, develop and evaluate programmes of care and set standards of care.
• Manage and supervise junior staff within the unit.

Education

Registered Mental Health/ Learning Disability Nurse (RMN/RNLD) with NMC Registration

Mentorship Course

Clinical Supervision Training

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Southfield is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead a ward in a secure mental health unit for adults.

You will develop care plans, supervise junior staff, participate in CPD, and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. The post offers training, flexible working discussions, and opportunities to progress within the Trust.