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Job summary
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join our dedicated team at Herschel Prins Centre on Phoenix ward.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills on a forensic ward, while delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. The post holder will support the Charge Nurse in the day-to-day running of the ward, taking charge in their absence, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical care and patient experience are maintained. You will also play a vital role in developing junior staff and students, promoting a supportive learning environment.
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 and support. You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths.
We also offer:
- A generous pension contribution and holiday allowance starting at 27 days, rising with length of service
- Free onsite parking Access to a wide range of additional benefits (attached) such as discounted shopping, recognition schemes and various other packages you can draw from to help support your work-life balance
- Health and Wellbeing
- Support Staff Support Networks
Contact Details: Mable Machokoto, mable.machokoto1@nhs.net, 01162953056
Main duties of the job
Deputise and take charge of the designated area in the absence of the Charge Nurse. Be a role model in delivering compassionate, person-centred care and support a culture of kindness, safety, and respect. Mentor, teach, supervise and assess students and learners on placement. Support the ongoing education and development of nursing staff. Work collaboratively with senior nurses, the wider multidisciplinary team, and external stakeholders to promote excellent mental health care and develop the role of specialist nursing across the Trust. Provide visible, professional nursing leadership, clinical advice, and management relating to key dimensions of healthcare quality: o Patient Safety o Effectiveness of Health Care Interventions o Patient Experience o Quality of the Care Environment Support effective clinical leadership and contribute to the operational management of the ward. Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement, service development, and the implementation of evidence-based practice to meet the needs of service users and their families.
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.
Details
- Date posted: 19 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 007272
- Job locations: The Herschel Prins Centre, Groby Road, Leicester, Leicester, LE3 9EJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Person specification
Mobility
Essential
- You must demonstrate how you would meet the stated mobility requirement on your application form
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Degree or Equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
- Hold an ‘NMC approved’ mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Post Registration Qualification
- Leadership or Management Qualification or willingness to work towards
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Emotional resilience
- Physically capable for performing the role and responsibilities expected of the post holder, ie manual handling of clients/service users
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead team and work effectively with others
- Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently, able to problem solve and prioritise own and others work
- Demonstrates planning and organisational skills
- Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility dependent upon work priorities
- Able to make judgements based on evidence based practice and translate this for use in the clinical team environment
- To be able to demonstrate understanding of current developments in the NHS and their implications for leadership and quality care for clients/service users
- Ability to motivate self and others.
Standard Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity Principles
- Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection
- Understanding of the service users of the Trust (which could include lived experience of conditions the Trust deals with or of receiving services relevant to those the Trust provides)
Experience (both work and ‘life’ related)
Essential
- Significant post registration experience as a nurse in relevant area of practice
- Demonstrates motivation and commitment to providing high quality patient centre nursing care and patient education
- Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources
- Experience in teaching and supervision
- Act as a clinical role model, mentor assessor and support for learners
Desirable
- Audit experience/ research skills
- Experience of Patient and Public Involvement in Service Delivery
- Knowledge of budget management
Demonstrates a commitment to the Trust’s Values
Essential
- Compassion
- Trust
- Respect
- Integrity
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This advert is for Deputy Charge Nurse with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in The Herschel Prins Centre, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EJ, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Sep 2026.
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