Charge Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This leadership role is for a Charge Nurse within a specialist 12-bed adolescent mental health inpatient unit in Swindon. You will support the day-to-day leadership of the ward, acting as the senior nurse during out-of-hours shifts. Responsibilities include staff development, clinical standards, and service improvement, working closely with the Modern Matron and Clinical Nurse Lead. The unit provides evidence-based care for young people aged 11-18, focusing on stabilisation, recovery, and early discharge planning with family involvement.
Essential criteria
- Must have RMN qualification
Desirable criteria
- Additional training in management or relevant specialism
- Knowledge and skills
- Good level of understanding of child protection issues
- Understanding of evidence based interventions for treating of mental illness in young people
- Management/leadership ability and experience
- Experience and ability to work with complex family dynamic's.
- Must be able to demonstrate core values consistent with those of the Trust.
- Must also be able to demonstrate capacity for a proactive and reflective approach and resilience as required
- Must have RMN qualification
- Additional training in management or relevant specialism
- Knowledge and skills
- Good level of understanding of child protection issues
- Understanding of evidence based interventions for treating of mental illness in young people
- Management/leadership ability and experience
- Experience and ability to work with complex family dynamic's.
- Must be able to demonstrate core values consistent with those of the Trust.
- Must also be able to demonstrate capacity for a proactive and reflective approach and resilience as required
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Oxford Health NHS Trust
Charge Nurse
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a leadership role within a specialist adolescent mental health service?
Marlborough House in Swindon, Wiltshire is seeking full and part time Charge Nurses to join our 12-bed inpatient unit for young people aged 11 to 18. The team provides evidence-based care using a stepped model tailored to individual needs, focusing on stabilisation, recovery, and early discharge planning with close involvement from families and community services.
As Charge Nurse, you will support day-to-day leadership of the ward, including acting as the senior nurse during out-of-hours shifts . You will work closely with the Modern Matron and Clinical Nurse Lead to support staff development, including recruitment, induction, training, and supervision. The role also involves contributing to audits, maintaining clinical standards, and supporting service improvement.
You'll need strong clinical judgement, a calm and reflective approach, and experience in acute inpatient care. CAMHS experience and knowledge of the Mental Health Act are desirable.
If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career and support the delivery of high-quality care to young people, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal conversation or to arrange a visit, contact [contact details rem
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