Charge Nurse - Female Acute Inpatient Ward

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Main area Charge Nurse [Band 6] Female Acute Grade NHS AfC:
Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (3 shifts week A (x3), 4 shifts week B(x1) in a four week pattern) Job
-R439-26

Site Birch Hill Hospital, Moorside ward Town Wardle Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 charge nurse at Moorside ward, Birch Hill Hospital. We are an 18 bedded inpatient female acute ward. We specialise in the assessment and treatment of workign age women with acute and severe forms of mental illness and emotional distress.
The successful candidate will possess excellent clinical and supervisory skills, along with a desire to further develop their leadership abilities, whilst working together with the multidisciplinary team in delivering a high calibre service at all times.
The post holder will support the Ward Manager in promoting a positive attitude towards excellent patient care, working in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll act as keyworker or named nurse to allocated patients and understand key worker / named nurse responsibilities. You'll also act as a mentor/preceptor and facilitate junior staff's development through teaching and support. You will be required to assist in managing the ward within its allocated resources and to act as a professional role model, ensuring patient safety while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.

Applicants must have had expereince working on a female acute mental health ward. Please do not use AI to complete your personal statement on the application form.

The post holder will deliver and advise on the delivery of, high quality safe nursing care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence which comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional conduct.

The post holder will support the ward manager in delivering clinical and managerial supervision, and undetaking clinical audits.

As a Clinical Charge Nurse, you will promote and develop clinical leadership and clinical practice and be a positive role model to junior members of the team through the practice of evidence-based care and consistently high standards of professionalism.

You will be expected to support professional development through clinical appraisal and supervision and contribute to the ongoing educational programme for staff, fostering a positive learning environment. Your professional and personal development will include further postgraduate study, and you will be encouraged and supported by your line manager to undertake continued professional development.

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…