Charge Nurse - Taylor Ward

Pennine Care; Ashton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Greater Manchester is seeking a Charge Nurse for Taylor Ward to provide high-quality mental health care. The role involves working with multidisciplinary teams and delivering person-centered care. Candidates should have Band 5 experience, a commitment to professional development, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers opportunities for career growth, flexible working, and a comprehensive benefits package to support staff well-being.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Generous NHS pension scheme

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Band 5 experience with clinical management.
• Experience in acute forensic mental health settings.
• Knowledge of Mental Health treatments and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care in inpatient settings.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in quality patient care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Social skills

Positive attitude

Education

Evidence of Continual Professional Development

Preparation for mentorship

Training in management of violence and aggression

Training in psychosocial interventions

Job description

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Charge Nurse - Taylor Ward (Female Acute)

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Mental Health Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (full time/part time/secondment available) Job ref 311-P077-25-D

Site Tameside General Hospital Town Ashton-under-Lyne Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/02/2026 23:59

If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our Pennine Care People

At Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, we’re 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’s why we’re increasing our nursing workforce across our five boroughs – and we’re inviting passionate registered mental health nurses to be part of this transformation.

Whether you're newly registered or an experienced practitioner, you'll find a role where your professional judgment is valued, your voice is heard, and your wellbeing matters.

Main duties of the job

We’re 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’ll 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're 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’re 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’re 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’re 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’re working on our inpatient wards or out in the community, you’ll be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team that’s 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’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
• Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Sponsored information and pre-employment details are included in this posting as part of the standard process.

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 be used to validate employment history and references.

If sponsorship is required, we will assess 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’ll 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.