TRAINING ACCOUNT 148

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The closing date is 01 December 2026

Job summary

Were looking for a compassionate and confident Charge Nurse whos ready to take that next big step. Whether youre already in a leadership role or youre a senior nurse looking for your next challenge, this is your chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

Youll be at the heart of a supportive team, working in a specialist service for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Every day, youll help shape a safe, positive and empowering environment not just for the people we care for, but for the colleagues you lead.

Because here, your leadership matters. Youll be supported by a multidisciplinary team who value collaboration, kindness, and high standards. Youll also have access to tailored development opportunities to help you grow your skills and progress your career because when you thrive, so does the whole team.

Main duties of the job

1. Leading and supervising a dedicated team of nurses and healthcare assistants to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality patient care. 2. Ensuring the highest standards of patient care are consistently met through regular monitoring, staff support, and adherence to clinical guidelines. 3. Coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining clear communication with all relevant departments. 4. Managing ward resources effectively, including staffing levels and availability of medical equipment, to support safe and efficient patient care. 5. Providing expert clinical advice and support to colleagues to assist with complex cases and promote best practices across the team.

About us

Our organisation was recently formed because of a recent merger. We now look to provide integrated mental health as well as physical health care across the whole county.

The Hospital provides several services alongside our Inpatient wards in a spacious and modern. We provide clinical inpatient care. The Hospital is set in the beautiful market town of Springfield in a semi-rural position that has the bonus of being near the motorway We offer a number of staff benefits which includes free staff parking as well as a salary sacrifice car purchase scheme. It is the organisations view that any costs associated with moving house to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need; therefore, we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.

To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.

Candidates for any staff appointment should indicate upon application whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0148-26-0010

Job locations

1 Street

Town

AA1 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Area: Job Title: Charge Nurse Band: Band 7 Location: Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne

Job description

Job responsibilities

Service Area: Job Title: Charge Nurse Band: Band 7 Location: Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (AND)

Desirable

  • At least 5 GCSEs grade A-C (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Working in a senior clinical role within nursing

Desirable

  • Line management in a clinical setting

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Working in a busy department with the ability to prioritise workloads

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate using own initiative
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (AND)

Desirable

  • At least 5 GCSEs grade A-C (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

  • Working in a senior clinical role within nursing

Desirable

  • Line management in a clinical setting

Personal Qualities, Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Working in a busy department with the ability to prioritise workloads

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate using own initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

TRAINING ACCOUNT 148

Address

1 Street

Town

AA1 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.testaccount148.com (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

TRAINING ACCOUNT 148

Address

1 Street

Town

AA1 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.testaccount148.com (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiting manager

John Smith

John.Smith@nhsjobstraining.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

05 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0148-26-0010

Job locations

1 Street

Town

AA1 1AA


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