Charge Nurse - Swift Ward

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Charge Nurse - Swift Ward The closing date is 22 October 2026 Apply for this job 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 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 locations Kingfisher Court, Radlett, WD7 9HQ Harper Lane Radlett WD79HQ United Kingdom Job description 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 car