Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen within the Langley Green Hospital's older adult acute ward. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated, and inspiring Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our team on Opal Ward. Someone who has a passion for exceptionally high standards of patient care, who is enthusiastic, innovative and wants to work in a service that is committed to providing individualized evidenced based care.

The post holder will assess, plan and implement care, and provide specialist nursing advice and carry out specialist nursing procedures in the agreed care group. They will provide clinical and managerial leadership to junior staff, providing supervision to junior staff and students.They will also assist the Ward Manager in ensuring the effective running of the ward.

We are a 20 bedded ward based in Langley Green Hospital in Crawley. Crawley is situated closely to London and Brighton and benefits from a thriving, vibrant and diverse community. Opal Ward has an experienced team and works collaboratively with other wards and services within the hospital and the wider community.

We will support you and invest in you - don't miss this exciting opportunity!

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job
Clinical Leadership and Management:

• Lead the nursing team in delivering high standards of patient care.
• Manage daily operations, including staff allocation, patient admissions, and discharge planning.
• Assist the Ward Manager in the effective running of the ward in accordance with local policies and procedures.

Patient Care:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, and monitor patients' responses.
• Advocate for patients' rights and ensure that their dignity and privacy are maintained.
• Supporting patients physical health care including comfort rounds, wound care and manual handling.

Team Development:

• Mentor and support junior nurses, healthcare assistants, and student nurses.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback.

Risk Management and Safety:

• Perform risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate interventions.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
• Lead incident investigations and develop strategies to prevent future occurrences.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Collaborate with doctors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Foster effective communication within the team and with patients' families.

About us
This is what our staff have to say about working on Opal Ward:

I feel so lucky to working alongside a passionate and supportive team who always go above and beyond.

I am so proud to work at Langley Green Hospital with fantastic people, staff and service leaders

We believe that staff who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, provide a better outcome for our service leaders. All your skills and training will be fully utilised and developed through clinical supervision and training opportunities. We offer a two week induction which gives you the opportunity to shadow your colleagues across the unit.

Details
Date posted: 23 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 354-AN-21041
Job locations: Langley Green Hospital, Crawley, RH11 7EJ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments

We encourage future applicants to arrange informal visits. Come and see our excellent service!

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role

Desirable

• Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions
• Child and Adult safe guarding procedures.
• Change management, organising and prioritising workloads
• Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
• Demonstrate professional development relevant to the care group
• Demonstrates ability to assess and manage clinical risk

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: Langley Green Hospital, Crawley, RH11 7EJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Yale Perekeme
yale-ere.perekeme@nhs.net
01293590400

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

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.