Charge Nurse - Female Acute Inpatient Ward

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople

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Job overview

At Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, we’re investing in something vital: you.

Join a Trust where your mental health nursing career can thrive

What we offer

• 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.

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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.

Working for our organisation

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.
Apply now and help us build a better future for mental health care.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Summary

· 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

The post holder will assist the Ward Manager in ensuring that a continuous programme of quality assurance is adopted within the ward/dept.

· 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

· To be aware of and work towards the Trusts strategic goals

📝 Application support - We recommend tailoring your application to each role you apply for, particularly your supporting information. This gives you the best chance of success. Your supporting information should clearly explain, with examples, how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role.

We are aware of the increase in AI being used for job applications. AI can be a useful tool to assist in writing your application, but these tools may not understand the context or requirements of the job you are applying for and using for all your application will not be a true reflection of your skills and experience. Relying on AI for your whole application can negatively impact on your chances of success throughout the recruitment process as you will be asked to provide evidence to support what you have written. Take the time to proofread your application to ensure you can evidence what you have submitted, whether this is by your experience or certificates

We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the jobs events page on our website.

🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.

✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email

🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:

• Identity verification
• Right to work check
• Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
• Professional registration and/or qualification check
• Occupational health assessment
• Employment history and reference validation

All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.

If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.

🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -

The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.

📣 Additional Information -

Pennine Care are committed to the ‘Pledge to Flex’ initiative as flexible working is a day one right for all colleagues. “We can work flexibly, doing whatever work pattern fits our needs, regardless of the type of role we’re in. As a modern and model employer, flexible and less than full-time working isn’t a barrier to progress in the NHS – it is commonplace”. This policy brings this part of the People Promise to life. It will provide you with the information you need, support you to have conversations and take steps towards working in a way that suits you best.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.

If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Please note:

• We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.

• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and need extra time or adjustments to complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible. We will ensure you are not disadvantaged where a reasonable adjustment is appropriate.