Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Charge Nurse to join our lively and busy multi-disciplinary team at Rosemary Ward in Melbury Lodge.
Melbury Lodge has two adult acute wards- Rosemary Ward offering care for up to 13 female patients and Sherwood Ward offering care for up to 13 male patients. It also houses Snowdrop Ward (Older Person Mental Health Ward) and Clover Ward (Mother and Baby Ward). Melbury Lodge is based in Winchester and provides cares for the needs of service users across Hampshire. We provide care and treatment to service users who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis and require a period of hospital care to support their recovery.
We are looking to appoint an experienced RMN who is committed to leading and delivering high quality patient care. The successful applicant will be committed to supporting service users, their families with their recovery and staff members and will be based on Rosemary Ward.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the role are
To provide high standards of mental health care for patients by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care
To work closely with all members of the multi professional team to ensure that patient mental health care needs are identified and managed appropriately.
To cover the Duty Senior Nurse allocation within the unit.
To lead shifts and direct the team to support them in providing high quality care.
To provide mental health education to patients and their carers
To take a lead role on the role and promote good clinical practice and patient care.
Provide supervision and support staff appraisals of their allocated team members.
To complete and participate in all audits and QI projects on the ward and support team members in this.
To work collaboratively alongside patient carers and work within the triangle of care model.
Support students who rotate through the ward on placement as practice assessor to aid in learning and role modelling.
To be innovative in quality improvement processes on the ward
To have an extensive and well-developed knowledge of risk assessment and management and be able to implement this within the acute ward setting
To deputise for the ward manager when required and understand the underpinning working processes and procedures for the ward
The successful candidate must be able to work shifts. Flexible working requests will be considered.
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
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-SAC-8332
Job locations
Melbury Lodge
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DG
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification
Desirable
* Mentorship/Coaching Qualification
* Leadership Training
Experience Essential
* In depth post qualification experience of working in an acute mental health setting.
* Literacy and numeracy skills
* Excellent Communication skills
* Excellent Report Writing
Desirable
* Experience of working in a Charge Nurse role.
* Supervisions and Appraisals of Junior Staff.
* Duty Senior Nurse experience.
* QI experience/implementation
Additional Criteria Essential
* Well, presented, confident, respectful, sympathetic, self-reliant, aware of personal boundaries, resourceful, imaginative, enthusiastic, adaptable, knowledgeable, and supportive, practice lease restrictive methods.
Desirable
* Demonstrate evidence of team working.
* Ability to manage conflict.
* Honest and trustworthy.
* Skilled in the supervision of staff.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification
Desirable
* Mentorship/Coaching Qualification
* Leadership Training
Experience Essential
* In depth post qualification experience of working in an acute mental health setting.
* Literacy and numeracy skills
* Excellent Communication skills
* Excellent Report Writing
Desirable
* Experience of working in a Charge Nurse role.
* Supervisions and Appraisals of Junior Staff.
* Duty Senior Nurse experience.
* QI experience/implementation
Additional Criteria Essential
* Well, presented, confident, respectful, sympathetic, self-reliant, aware of personal boundaries, resourceful, imaginative, enthusiastic, adaptable, knowledgeable, and supportive, practice lease restrictive methods.
Desirable
* Demonstrate evidence of team working.
* Ability to manage conflict.
* Honest and trustworthy.
* Skilled in the supervision of staff.
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
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Melbury Lodge
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DG
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Melbury Lodge
Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DG
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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