Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse - Older Adults Ward
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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse - Older Adults Ward
The closing date is 15 November 2026
Job summary
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Are you a Mental Health Nurse with supervisory or leadership experience?
You will be joining our Older Adults and Dementia Mental Health Oak Ward at The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury. Oak Ward is an assessment ward mainly covering Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
We provide care for males and females with possible or diagnosed organic mental illnesses. We also care for older adults with a functional mental health diagnosis. You will be responsible for leading by example to junior colleagues within the team, acting as Nurse in Charge of the ward and provide clinical leadership.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the setting and agreeing of clinical and educational standards for the service, and develop systems to enable such standards to be measured and evaluated.
- Develop effective communications within the area of responsibility and promote positive working relationships with individuals, departments and other agencies of care within the community area and plan for the future development of the service to meet the needs of the clients.
- Ensure that manpower resources are utilised to their fullest extent and make sure that managers are aware of developments, service needs and priorities within the area.
- Establish and shape a climate within which appropriate attitudes, knowledge and skills of the staff are brought together and developed
- Provide evidence based specialist clinical advice within the service and contribute to the development of future service provision.
- Demonstrate an active involvement in delivering on objectives set out in collaboration with quality leads for the raising of clinical standards.
- Monitor workload management within the service
- Undertake clinical audit and quality monitoring as appropriate.
- Participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
- Act as a clinical supervisor
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
301-LG-26-8390309
Job locations
Oak Ward
The Redwoods Centre
Shrewsbury
SY3 8DS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this position, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this position, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health professional (NMC)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with older adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered mental health professional (NMC)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with older adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
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.
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.
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oak Ward
The Redwoods Centre
Shrewsbury
SY3 8DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oak Ward
The Redwoods Centre
Shrewsbury
SY3 8DS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Hannah Coackley
01743210040
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
301-LG-26-8390309
Job locations
Oak Ward
The Redwoods Centre
Shrewsbury
SY3 8DS
United Kingdom
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