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Charge Nurse

Barchester Healthcare

Lasswade, EH18 1HT

Salary

£24.95

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

12 October 2026

42 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Charge Nurse at Barchester Healthcare, you'll lead a team of nurses, care for patients with dementia and brain injuries, and make sure they receive high-quality care. This role suits experienced nurses who enjoy leadership and mentoring. You'll work in a care centre, making a real difference to patients' lives.

What you'll need

  • Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and supervision qualification
  • Have extensive nursing experience in mental health settings, especially dementia care
  • Be able to assess patient needs and create care plans
  • Have experience in mentoring staff and leading a team
  • Have knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks

How to boost your chances

  • Consider volunteering or shadowing in a care setting to gain experience in dementia care
  • Update your knowledge of clinical practices and regulatory frameworks by attending conferences or online courses
  • Practice your leadership skills by taking on a mentorship role or leading a project at work
  • Join a professional nursing organisation to stay up-to-date with industry developments
  • Highlight your achievements and experience in your application to stand out as a strong candidate

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Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Charge Nurse at a Barchester Care Centre, you'll use your compassion and experience to make sure our teams are delivering the qual...

As a Charge Nurse at Barchester Healthcare, you will use your compassion and experience to ensure the delivery of quality care. You will provide clinical leadership and build meaningful relationships with patients dealing with conditions like dementia and brain injuries. Your responsibilities will include assessing patient needs, collaborating with families for care plans, and mentoring staff. Your role will ensure the organization's standards for dignity and respect. Qualifications required include being a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and supervision qualification. Extensive nursing experience in mental health settings, especially dementia care, is vital.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Charge Nurse at a Barchester Care Centre, you'll use your compassion and experience to make sure our teams are delivering the quality care we're known for. We'll look to you to provide clinical leadership to everyone from junior nurses to clinical practitioners. You'll set an example by building meaningful relationships with our patients living with conditions such as dementia and brain injuries which cause a range of complex behaviours.You'll assess each patient's physical, psychological and social needs and collaborate with their families to create care plans, as well as evaluate them against their changing needs. Day-to-day, we'll also rely on you to allocate key workers to patients, orientate new staff and mentor them to the highest standards of care. You can also expect to support our senior clinical staff and assist with investigations or complaints just one of the ways you'll make sure we're always treating our patients with dignity and respect. As a Charge Nurse, you'll make a real difference to the lives of your patients, their families and your team. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Charge Nurse you'll need to be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration and supervision qualification. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. We'll also look for extensive nursing experience in a mental health setting, in particular caring for patients with dementia. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses

If you'd like to use your clinical and leadership skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

Barchester Healthcare is a company committed to providing outstanding care and support to patients by delivering high-quality services. Known for its compassionate and dedicated approach, Barchester Healthcare emphasizes the well-being and health of their patients. It provides care for people with diverse and complex conditions in various care settings. Employees are encouraged to develop within their roles through various learning and development opportunities, supported by competitive salary packages and numerous benefits. Dedicated to ensuring the dignity and respect of its patients, Barchester is a leader in its field.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and a supervision qualification. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and risk assessments. Extensive nursing experience, particularly in mental health settings and dementia care.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

14 August 2026

Last checked

17 August 2026

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About the employer

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Barchester Healthcare

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