Job summary
Laurel Ward is a specialist older adult inpatient service providing high-quality assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for individuals with functional mental health conditions and organic presentations, including dementia.
The Band 6 Charge Nurse will provide visible clinical leadership, coordinating daily ward activity and ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care for older adults with complex mental health and physical health needs. The post-holder will act as a role model, support junior staff, and contribute to maintaining high standards of governance, safety, and therapeutic engagement.
Working closely with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team, the Charge Nurse will uphold the Trust's values and RDaSH's 28 Promises, promoting dignity, compassion, and a positive ward culture. The role requires strong clinical skills, confident decision-making, and the ability to lead shifts while supporting continuous improvement across the service.
Main duties of the job
Laurel Ward is a specialist older adult inpatient service providing high-quality assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for people with functional and organic mental health needs, including dementia.
We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Charge Nurse to provide visible clinical leadership, coordinate daily ward activity, and ensure safe, effective, person-centred care.
Working closely with the Ward Manager and MDT, you will uphold Trust values and RDaSH's 28 Promises, fostering dignity, compassion, and a positive ward culture. Strong clinical skills, confident decision-making, and the ability to lead shifts are essential.
Key responsibilities include: leading shifts; supporting complex decision-making; delivering evidence-based care; overseeing care planning and documentation; ensuring compliance with MCA, DoLS, MHA and safeguarding; coordinating staffing and delegation; maintaining a safe ward environment; completing risk assessments; responding to incidents; promoting medication safety; engaging families and carers; supporting discharge planning; contributing to audits, QI work, and service development; and ensuring accurate documentation.
We are looking for an RMN with experience in mental health (ideally older adults), strong leadership skills, and a commitment to compassionate, person-centred care. We offer supportive leadership, MDT collaboration, and opportunities for professional development. If you want to make a meaningful difference, please apply.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)
- Mentorship/ Practice Assessor qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of Post-Registration study at Level 6
- Leadership or Management Training
- Training in dementia care, frailty, or older adult mental health
Skills/ Competencies
Essential
- IT literacy and ability to use electronic patient systems
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in mental health
- Experience working with older adults, dementia, or organic mental health
- Experience leading shifts or supervising staff
- Experience managing complex clinical risk
- Experience contributing to audits, governance, or QI projects
Desirable
- Experience in inpatient mental health settings
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding of older adult mental health
- Knowledge of dementia, frailty, and organic presentations
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation
- Knowledge of MCA, DoLS, and Mental Health Act
- Understanding of CQC standards and inpatient regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of clinical governance and incident management
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based interventions for older adults
Skills/ Competencies
Essential
- Ability to support and supervise junior staff
Skills & Competence
Essential
- Strong clinical leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage complex risk and make sound clinical decisions
- Effective problem-solving and prioritisation
- High standard of clinical documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
Values
Essential
- Passionate
- Reliable
- Caring & Safe
- Empowering and Supportive of staff
- Open, transparent and values
- Progressive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)
- Mentorship/ Practice Assessor qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of Post-Registration study at Level 6
- Leadership or Management Training
- Training in dementia care, frailty, or older adult mental health
Skills/ Competencies
Essential
- IT literacy and ability to use electronic patient systems
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in mental health
- Experience working with older adults, dementia, or organic mental health
- Experience leading shifts or supervising staff
- Experience managing complex clinical risk
- Experience contributing to audits, governance, or QI projects
Desirable
- Experience in inpatient mental health settings
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth understanding of older adult mental health
- Knowledge of dementia, frailty, and organic presentations
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation
- Knowledge of MCA, DoLS, and Mental Health Act
- Understanding of CQC standards and inpatient regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of clinical governance and incident management
Desirable
- Understanding of evidence based interventions for older adults
Skills/ Competencies
Essential
- Ability to support and supervise junior staff
Skills & Competence
Essential
- Strong clinical leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage complex risk and make sound clinical decisions
- Effective problem-solving and prioritisation
- High standard of clinical documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
Values
Essential
- Passionate
- Reliable
- Caring & Safe
- Empowering and Supportive of staff
- Open, transparent and values
- Progressive
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).
