• Job Description

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  Job summary

  We are looking for a committed Band 6 Charge Nurse to join us as part of a dedicated team of professionals that provides the highest standards of care and support to people with Acute Mental Health needs.

  The post-holder will assess, plan and implement care carrying out specialist nursing procedures

  You will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff whilst assisting the Ward Manager with the effective running of the Ward

  This post will be based on Amberley Ward which is an 18-bedded all-femaleAcute Mental Health ward.

  We are building a new hospital in Bexhill to replace our inpatient services at the Department of Psychiatry. This means that, if you are successful in your application, you will be asked to transfer to the new facilities when they open in 2026

  Main duties of the job

  As a Charge Nurse you will have opportunities to deliver patient-centred care supporting patients in their recovery. You will be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team undertaking detailed assessments of patients with complex mental health needs. You will be expected to administer and monitor medication

  You will provide clinical and managerial leadership on the ward, supervising junior staff and trainees and regularly taking charge of the clinical environment over a span of duty. We work closely with other teams and professionals to ensure the effective discharge of patients.

  We work flexibly in order to meet the needs of our 24-hour service, to include evenings, nights and weekends. This brings increased pay rates as detailed below

  About us

  As a Mental Health Trust, Sussex Partnership places a huge focus on the wellbeing of our staff, as well as ensuring our reward packages reflect the immensely important work they do.

  Your benefits:

  Access to a host of discount schemes including Blue Light Card

  Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days plus 8 Bank Holidays)

  Excellent NHS Pension

  Discounted Gym Memberships

  A position within a Trust rated as 'Outstanding' for caring and 'Good' overall by the CQC

  Access to full psychological support via our internal wellbeing team

  Excellent supervision programmes, with ongoing opportunities for training and development.

  In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team

  Details

  Date posted

  30 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  354-AE-21142

  Job locations

  Dept of Psychiatry, Eastbourne DGH

  Kings Avenue

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  REQUIREMENTS

  In order to be a successful Staff Nurse in our team you will:

  • Be registered with the NMC as an RMN
  • Have good experience of risk management
  • Possess prior experience working with adults with complex mental health difficulties
  • Be passionate about working with older adults with complex mental health difficulties

  It would also be advantageous if you are:

  • Have experience delivering a high standard of inpatient nursing care

  See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  This position carries enhanced payments for unsocial hours, as stipulated by the Agenda for Change guidelines:

  • Time plus 30%: All time on Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8 pm and before 6 am
  • Time plus 60%: All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

  For further information please visit the NHS Employers website.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  REQUIREMENTS

  In order to be a successful Staff Nurse in our team you will:

  • Be registered with the NMC as an RMN
  • Have good experience of risk management
  • Possess prior experience working with adults with complex mental health difficulties
  • Be passionate about working with older adults with complex mental health difficulties

  It would also be advantageous if you are:

  • Have experience delivering a high standard of inpatient nursing care

  See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

  This position carries enhanced payments for unsocial hours, as stipulated by the Agenda for Change guidelines:

  • Time plus 30%: All time on Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8 pm and before 6 am
  • Time plus 60%: All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)

  For further information please visit the NHS Employers website.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Professional qualification
  • Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
  • Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
  • Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

  Knowledge/Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post qualifying experience relevant to the care group
  • Experience of working alongside people with severe mental health problems particularly in their acute phase of illness
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
  • Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
  • Experience of working within the CPA process
  • Understanding of clinical governance

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Professional qualification
  • Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
  • Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.
  • Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

  Knowledge/Experience

  Essential

  • Significant post qualifying experience relevant to the care group
  • Experience of working alongside people with severe mental health problems particularly in their acute phase of illness
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
  • Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
  • Experience of working within the CPA process
  • Understanding of clinical governance

  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

  Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dept of Psychiatry, Eastbourne DGH

  Kings Avenue

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dept of Psychiatry, Eastbourne DGH

  Kings Avenue

  Eastbourne

  BN21 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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