Job summary
Acute Assessment and Short Stay Treatment Unit (AATU) - Male Only

We are seeking a compassionate, confident and motivated Charge Nurse to join our Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals experiencing acute mental health needs, while supporting the development and wellbeing of the ward team.

As a key member of the nursing leadership team, you will play a central role in ensuring the delivery of safe, therapeutic and person-centred care. You will provide visible and supportive leadership on the ward, act as a clinical role model, and support junior colleagues to develop their skills and confidence.

If you are a Registered Mental Health Nurse with post-registration experience in an inpatient setting and are ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you!

For an informal chat, contact Sapna on 07802825616

Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates the Trust values in practice: Welcoming, Kind, Positive, Respectful and Professional
• Is committed to trauma-informed, culturally competent and person-centred care
• Can confidently coordinate the ward on a shift-by-shift basis, ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently maintained
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills, including de-escalation and collaborative working
• Is passionate about supporting others, nurturing a positive team culture and promoting staff wellbeing
• Values co-production and actively involves service users and carers in care planning and service improvement

In return, we can offer you:

• Leadership and management training
• 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (max £2,122 per annum)
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
• One of the UK's best pension schemes
• Special leave for family and personal reasons
• NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme

About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Closing date: 22 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum, pro rata (5% HCAS included)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 367-A&UC-101712
Job location: Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ

Job responsibilities
In addition to managing the clinical aspects of being a Band 6 Charge Nurse, the post holder will take an active part in the assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for service users in collaboration with inpatient multi-disciplinary services. Liaising with colleagues and carers, ensuring they are fully aware of all aspects of a service users care and treatment.

You will have effective communication skills and be able to contribute towards patient recovery and wellbeing.

You will be able to identify individuals' care needs. Planning, implementing and evaluating care plans and risk assessments in collaboration with other teams and professionals. Maintaining lines of communication with all departments and staff involved in a service users care. Reporting on progress and effectiveness to the appropriate MDT.

Participating in ward rounds and handovers, etc. Preparing reports as required. Acting as deputy manager to junior staff providing leadership and support.

For a more in-depth person and job description please read the attached document before applying.

Person specification
Essential:

• RMN/Dip, mental health
• RMN/RLDN or Dip/BSc (Hons) in Mental Health/Learning Disability Nursing, ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship, ENB
• Post registration experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team
• Confidence to work autonomously, use own initiative, and make decisions in complex situations
• Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassuring skills are required
• Ability to deal with distressing circumstances and challenging behaviour
• Experience of risk assessment and management
• Ability to cope with an unpredictable work pattern and frequent interruptions
• Understanding of legal framework MHA, MCA, DoL, safeguarding and social factors involved in care
• Supervision skills

Desirable:

• Experience working in inpatient units
• Experience of working in other clinical settings
• Specific clinical skills applicable e.g. brief therapy, cognitive therapy and anxiety management
• Implementing quality improvement initiatives

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.

UK registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/

Employer contact details
Contact: Sapna Kumar, Team leader, sapna.kumar@nhs.net, 01923633789

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