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
- Leading and supervising a dedicated team of nurses and healthcare assistants to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality patient care.
- Ensuring the highest standards of patient care are consistently met through regular monitoring, staff support, and adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely and efficient manner while maintaining clear communication with all relevant departments.
- Managing ward resources effectively, including staffing levels and availability of medical equipment, to support safe and efficient patient care.
- Providing expert clinical advice and support to colleagues to assist with complex cases and promote best practices across the team.
About us
We are the centre of expertise for the NHS, delivering a comprehensive range of end-to-end HR Shared Services to NHS organisations. With our continuous drive to improve efficiency and delivery standards, we believe our solutions are the leanest and most cost-effective available.
We recognise that recruiting managers in the NHS are under more pressure now than ever before. Recruiting vacancies, handling queries, and processing employee record changes are essential tasks but are time-consuming.
Our HR experts and systems provide our customers with a valuable resource and offer the assurance that HR tasks will be completed accurately and quickly. This allows our customers to spend more time on their strategic priorities.
Customer satisfaction is our top priority. Whatever services you choose, youll be reassured to know that the following are always included as part of our service offering:
Client engagement and governance
A dedicated account manager
Business improvement
Quality management
Learning solutions
Query and issue resolution
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.
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.
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).