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Charge Nurse - Beech Ward (Female Old Age)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (full time and part time available) Job ref 311-P070-25-A
Site Birch Hill Hospital Town Rochdale Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2025 23:59
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
At Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, we\u2019re investing in something vital: you.
Join a Trust where your mental health nursing career can thrive
What we offer
* Career development, including access to psychological therapies training and therapy skills
* Mentoring and coaching opportunities to support your growth
* Flexible working options to support your work-life balance
* Generous NHS pension scheme and staff benefits package
* A Trust-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and psychological safety
We know safe, high-quality mental health care starts with properly supported staff. That\u2019s why we\u2019re increasing our nursing workforce across our five boroughs and we\u2019re inviting passionate registered mental health nurses to be part of this transformation.
Whether you\u2019re newly registered or an experienced practitioner, you\u2019ll find a role where your professional judgment is valued, your voice is heard, and your wellbeing matters.
Main duties of the job
We\u2019re recruiting across a range of inpatient settings, including:
* Adult and older adult acute mental health wards
* Psychiatric intensive care wards
* Rehabilitation and high support wards
You\u2019ll be working alongside dedicated multidisciplinary teams, using your skills to deliver person-centred care in line with our values of kindness, fairness, ingenuity and determination.
Whether you\u2019re early in your career or looking to grow, this is your chance to shape the future of mental health care in Greater Manchester and experience the difference of working in a Trust that puts staff and patients first.
Working for our organisation
Why choose Pennine Care?
* Top mental health trust to work for in the North of England NHS Staff Survey 2024
* A culture that supports professional autonomy and values nursing leadership
* A clear commitment to safe staffing levels and quality patient care
* A forward-thinking Trust focused on creating the conditions for great nursing care to thrive
* A genuinely supportive environment where your skills and compassion are recognised
Who we\u2019re looking for
You might currently be in another NHS Trust, the private sector, or working through an agency. You might be based in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, or the wider North West. Wherever you are in your career if you\u2019re looking for safer staffing, better support, and meaningful development, Pennine Care is ready to welcome you.
Make the move to a Trust that listens, supports and invests in you. Apply now and help us build a better future for mental health care.
We\u2019re proud to deliver high-quality mental health and learning disability services to people across five boroughs in Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop.
Our vision is simple but powerful: A happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.
To make that happen, we support our staff to do their best work - every day. Whether you\u2019re working on our inpatient wards or out in the community, you\u2019ll be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that\u2019s focused on delivering great care and improving lives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
* Evidence of Continual Professional development
* IT Literate
* Preparation for mentorship
* Training in management of violence and aggression
* Training in psychosocial interventions
* ECDL
Experience
* Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience
* Experience of working in acute / forensic mental health settings.
* Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
Knowledge
* Good understanding of Mental Illness
* Knowledge of treatments and interventions appropriate for individuals with acute mental health needs
* Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process
* Knowledge of current policy and guidance in relation to the development of PICU / Acute Mental Health Services
* Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Skills and Abilities
* Good verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on complex and sensitive information
* Ability to complete the appropriate documentation
* Good social skills and have a positive attitude within the team and when dealing with service users, staff, carers, visitors and the public.
* Ability to physically undertake and participate in PMVA in a clinical setting
Work Related Circumstances
* Ability and willingness to work within the 24-hour shift system, including day and night shifts
* Ability to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust\u2019s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you\u2019ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You\u2019re Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You\u2019ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You\u2019ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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