Description
We are seeking a compassionate, confident, and motivated Charge Nurse to join our Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service. As a key member of the nursing leadership team, you will play a central role in ensuring the delivery of safe, therapeutic, and person-centred care.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the Trust values in practice: Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful, and Professional. They will be committed to trauma-informed, culturally competent, and person-centred care.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating the ward on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently maintained
- Providing visible and supportive leadership on the ward, acting as a clinical role model, and supporting junior colleagues to develop their skills and confidence
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including de-escalation and collaborative working
- Passionate about supporting others, nurturing a positive team culture, and promoting staff wellbeing
- Valuing co-production and actively involving service users and carers in care planning and service improvement
In return, we offer:
- Leadership and management training
- 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (max £2,122 per annum)
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
- Employee Assistance Programme
The Trust has achieved an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission and serves a population across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and Norfolk.