Job summary Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Then come and Join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, where we offer a wide variety of challenging and rewarding roles within a supportive, innovative and dynamic work environment We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to lead our dynamic team on Beaumont Ward at the Bradgate Mental Health Unit. Beaumont Ward is a 22-bedded Mental Health Ward, providing care in a fast-paced environment to patients with complex mental health conditions and physical co-morbidities. As a Ward Sister, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered to our patients. You will lead by example, providing support and guidance to your team while fostering a positive and inclusive working environment. Your approachable and compassionate leadership style will empower staff to excel and contribute to continuous quality improvements. We are looking for a positive and proactive leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and driving continuous improvement. If you're ready to lead with compassion and make a meaningful impact in delivering exceptional care to vulnerable individuals while experiencing the reward of making a real difference in their lives then we would love to hear from you The health and wellbeing of our team members is very important to us and we offer a robust induction period, as well as regular supervision. Main duties of the job Lead and manage the ward team, ensuring safe and effective patient care. Support staff development through coaching and mentoring. Foster a compassionate and supportive environment for both patients and staff. Implement quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with consultants and Matrons. Manage conflict effectively, using active listening and informal mediation when necessary. Reflect on leadership practices to continuously improve and adapt. About us We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 003142 Job locations Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital Groby Road Leicester Leicester LE3 9EJ Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Experience Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Experience Essential Please click onto Apply for this job and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. 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. Employer details Employer name Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Address Bradgate Mental Health Unit, Glenfield Hospital Groby Road Leicester Leicester LE3 9EJ Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)