Mental Health Charge Nurse
The closing date is 20 July 2025
Job summary
Our Adult Mental Health Inpatient team are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Mental Health Charge Nurse to join our friendly team, to provide skilled care to adults who require hospital admission.
The Orchards comprises of a 20 bedded Acute Ward and 10 bedded PICU for male and female adults. We provide assessment, care and treatment for adults with a serious mental illness and/or personality disorder, who may present with challenging behaviours.
Successful applicants will need to be a Registered Nurse with experience of working with those who have a mental health condition. You must provide compassionate care to patients and their families. You will play an important role in the team as we aspire to provide excellent care to our patients and develop our service in line with national and local guidance. You will be expected to work within the wider MDT implementing and evaluating care. You will supervise junior staff and students within the team.
You will need to be able to work a variety of shift patterns including nights and weekends.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Ward Manager in providing Leadership and Clinical Management to a Ward ensuring the provision of quality nursing care.
To provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, providing supervision, support and guidance.
As a Charge Nurse, you will also work within the Place of Safety and provide leadership out of hours to the unit.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-PSE-8591
Job locations
The Orchards, St James' Hospital
Locksway Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8FE
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Orchards, St James' Hospital
Locksway Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8FE
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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