Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Charge Nurse

The closing date is 01 August 2025

Job summary

Low secure services are looking to recruit a Band 6, Registered Mental Health Nurse who is compassionate, creative, and flexible in their approach to delivering individualised, person-centred care, is keen to progress their career and feel that they have the leadership capability demanded by the role. The successful applicant will have 2 years post-registration experience, will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, be confident in their decision-making, and be committed to providing managerial support to the ward manager and clinical leadership to the ward team.

The service provides a psychologically-informed approach to support service users who are detained under the Mental Health Act and may have a forensic background, supporting them in developing their life skills, independence, and hope for the future in a way that is meaningful to them, in the least restrictive way possible, with a focus on individual strengths, engaging them in positive and safe coping strategies.

Main duties of the job

You will recognise the importance of leading by example, be well organised and manage your time effectively.

An ambassador for the service, you will take part in our quality assurance framework as well as being involved in the quality improvement workstream.

You will participate in audits and quality initiatives within the service.

You will take responsibility for the coordination of the shift as well as being proactive and ensuring the skill mix is considered for upcoming shifts.

You will undertake assessments to assist the MDT identify if we can meet the needs of the service users referred to our service and offer sign posting or risk assessment support for those that are thought not to need specialist care within Forensic services.

In the absence of the Clinical Team Manager you will be expected to undertake the operational management of the ward/service from time to time.

There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work a full shift pattern across 24 hours, 7 days per week, inclusive of some nights and weekends.

About us

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.

There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.

We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-31725-FOR

Job locations

YORK Riverfields

Clifton House, Bluebeck Drive

York

YO30 5RA


Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.netAttached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 24 months post registration experience, working with adults with mental health.
  • Experience of supervising staff.

Values

Essential

  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent understanding of risk assessment.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RMN

Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 24 months post registration experience, working with adults with mental health.
  • Experience of supervising staff.

Values

Essential

  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates excellent understanding of risk assessment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

YORK Riverfields

Clifton House, Bluebeck Drive

York

YO30 5RA


Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

YORK Riverfields

Clifton House, Bluebeck Drive

York

YO30 5RA


Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

CTM

Caro Parrott

carolynparrott@nhs.net

01904294010

Details

Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

173-31725-FOR

Job locations

YORK Riverfields

Clifton House, Bluebeck Drive

York

YO30 5RA


Supporting documents

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