Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (wokring the full 24 hour cycle of care - must be able to do nights and weekends)
- Job ref
- 311-O763-26
- Employer
- Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cedars Ward , Royal Oldham Hospital
- Town
- Oldham
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Charge Nurse - Cedars Ward (Male Old Age)
NHS AfC: Band 6
If you are Kind, Fair, Ingenious and Determined then we want you to come and join our #PennineCarePeople
https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk/values
Job overview
Join Our Team on Cedars Ward
Cedars Ward is a dedicated 10‑bed male dementia ward providing compassionate, person‑centred care to individuals living with dementia, cognitive impairment and other organic illnesses. We are looking for a committed and caring Band 6 Charge Nurse to join our close‑knit team and help us deliver exceptional support and care to our patients.
In this role, you’ll build meaningful relationships with the men in our care, supporting them with daily living activities, promoting dignity and independence, and contributing to a calm, therapeutic environment. You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary colleagues who value teamwork, empathy, and a positive attitude.
If you’re someone who brings patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for improving the lives of people with dementia, Cedars Ward offers a rewarding and supportive place to grow your skills and make a real impact.
Main duties of the job
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.
Duties include but are not limited to ;
- acting as a role model and nurse in charge
- completing risk assessments and care plans
- supporting with clinical and management supervision
- Supporting discharge planning and bed management
- providing holistic care to patients living with dementia
- Supporting carers and families of those admitted to the ward
- Completing audits and acting on the findings
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 and previous experiences, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registration (RMN)/ Appropriate diploma or post registration equivalent.
- Evidence of Continual Professional development
- IT Literate
- Training in management of violence and aggression
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at Band 5 and evidence of appropriate clinical management experience
- Experience of working in acute / forensic mental health settings.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a range of mental health settings
- Experience working with people living with Dementia
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues.
Desirable criteria
- knowledge of dementia and how it presents and affects people
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- 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.
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sylvie Illingworth
- Job title
- Acting Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 716 2234
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