Charge Nurse Beechwood Ward Parklands Hospital

Charge Nurse – Beechwood Ward – Parklands Hospital

Closing date: 02 August 2026

Beechwood Ward at Parklands Hospital is a specialist assessment and treatment inpatient service for older adults with functional mental health needs, including depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The ward provides a safe, therapeutic environment, supported by a dedicated garden and outdoor seating area for patients and visitors, promoting wellbeing and recovery.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Charge Nurse to provide strong clinical leadership, ensuring delivery of high-quality, person‑centred care. The post holder will play a key role in coordinating the multidisciplinary team, supporting staff development, and maintaining a safe, responsive, and recovery‑focused environment in line with Trust and CQC standards.

• Take part in clinical and management supervision and attend all developmental training sessions.
• Take charge of a ward from time to time as allocated.
• Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• Exercise leadership within the service by ensuring sound organisation, good communication and relationships within the nursing team under the guidance and supervision of the Ward Manager and Nurse Team Leader.
• Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any specific clinical activity as appropriate.
• Inform the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any professional issues as necessary.
• Report to, or assist/advise the Ward Manager and/or Nurse Team Leaders of any matters of complaint.

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration (RGN/RMN/Dual Trained)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Commitment to lifelong learning and completion of the rotational developmental programme of training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year (based on full‑time equivalent)