Charge Nurse

A Charge Nurse post on the 12-bed adolescent inpatient unit at Marlborough House, run by Oxford Health NHS Trust, for young people aged 11 to 18. The role centres on leading the ward day to day, including acting as senior nurse on out-of-hours shifts, and supporting staff through supervision, recruitment and audit. Posts are full and part time, and the unit works a stepped model of care with close family involvement and community links.

Registered mental health nurse status is required, alongside acute inpatient experience.

• Lead the day-to-day running of the ward, including acting as senior nurse on out-of-hours shifts
• Deliver nursing care, care planning and treatment within a multidisciplinary therapeutic inpatient setting
• Involve young people and families in care planning and care decisions
• Keep accurate records and share updates from senior staff across the team
• Supervise, mentor and support nursing staff and students, and assist with appraisals
• Contribute to recruitment, induction and training of staff
• Coordinate shifts, support staff and implement policy
• Report incidents and equipment faults, and assess risks
• Follow health and safety policies to maintain a safe environment
• Contribute to audits, clinical standards and service improvement
• Work with the Modern Matron and Clinical Nurse Lead on staff development and clinical governance

• Registered mental health nurse (RMN) qualification

• Acute inpatient care experience
• Management or leadership experience
• Experience working with complex family dynamics

• Good understanding of child protection issues
• Understanding of evidence-based interventions for treating mental illness in young people
• Strong clinical judgement

• Demonstrates the Trust's values of caring, safe and excellent care
• Proactive, reflective approach and resilience

• Additional training in management or a relevant specialism
• CAMHS experience
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• Competitive pension scheme
• Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• NHS discount across a range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme