Charge Nurse Acute and Crisis Elmleigh
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced Staff Nurse ready to take on a leadership position as a Nurse Team Leader at Elmleigh Hospital, supporting individuals in acute mental health crisis. You will deliver trauma-informed care, work with a multidisciplinary team, and provide strong clinical and operational leadership. The position involves maintaining professional standards, overseeing clinical activities, and ensuring compassionate, safe, and evidence-based patient care. You will also contribute to education, supervision, and research.
Essential criteria
- RMN
- Sub part 1 of the NMC Register
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning and completion of the rotational developmental programme of training.
- RMN
- Sub part 1 of the NMC Register
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning and completion of the rotational developmental programme of training.
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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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Charge Nurse Acute and Crisis Elmleigh
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a skilled and compassionate Staff Nurse ready to begin your leadership journey in psychiatric inpatient care?
We are currently recruiting at Elmleigh Hospital for experienced Staff Nurses (full and part time) to join our amazing teams to supporting individuals in acute mental health crisis within a safe and secure environment offering high-intensity care focused on safety, dignity, and recovery.
As a Nurse Team Leader, you'll play a key role in delivering trauma-informed care, working closely with the multidisciplinary team, and supporting patients through their most challenging moments. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in mental health nursing.
We're looking for:
Strong clinical skills and a recovery-focused approach
Experience in acute mental health or PICU settings
A passion for delivering high-quality care
In return, we offer excellent development opportunities, a supportive team culture, and the chance to make a real impact.
Main duties of the job
As a Nurse Team Leader, the post holder plays a pivotal role in delivering high-quality mental health care while providing strong clinical and operational leadership. They are responsible for maintaining professional standards in l
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