Charge Nurse - Cedars Ward (Male Old Age) | Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Pennine Care NHS FT
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oldham, OL1 2JH
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	11 Oct 2026

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Summary

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 Nurseto 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.

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

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.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026

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