Charge Nurse (Learning Disabilities Inpatient Unit)
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Charge Nurse (Learning Disabilities Inpatient Unit)
Band 6 | Full Time (37.5 hours, internal rotation)
Selden Centre, Worthing
£39,959 – £48,117 per annum
Closing date: 19 May 2026
A leadership role in a small, specialist inpatient unit where your input genuinely shapes care.
Why this role stands out
• Work in a 10-bed specialist unit with a strong MDT
• Step into a visible leadership role on every shift
• Develop skills in learning disabilities inpatient care (training provided)
• Join a team recognised for staff support and development
• Opportunity to influence care in a tight-knit, collaborative environment
Who can apply
We’re looking for:
• Registered Nurses (RMN or RNLD)
• With experience in mental health or learning disabilities settings
• Ready to step into, or develop within, a Band 6 leadership role
If you’re a Band 5 looking to progress, we’d still encourage you to explore this opportunity.
The role
As a Charge Nurse at Selden Centre, you’ll combine clinical expertise with day-to-day leadership, helping ensure safe, high-quality care for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
You will:
• Take charge of shifts, leading and coordinating the ward team
• Deliver and oversee evidence-based, person-centred care
• Undertake assessments, care planning and risk management
• Act as Primary Nurse for a defined group of patients
• Provide supervision and support to junior staff and students
• Work closely with families, carers and the wider MDT
This is a role where you’re not just part of the team — you help set the tone and standard for the ward.
The setting
Selden Centre is a 10-bed Assessment and Treatment Unit supporting adults with learning disabilities across Sussex.
You’ll be part of a well-established multidisciplinary team, working in a setting that allows for:
• More time to build therapeutic relationships
• A strong focus on positive behaviour support and recovery
• Close collaboration across nursing, psychology and wider MDT
Working pattern
• 37.5 hours per week
• Internal rotation including days, nights and weekends
• 24-hour service environment
What we’re looking for
You’ll be someone who is:
• A confident and supportive team leader
• Skilled in risk assessment and clinical decision-making
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively
• Committed to high standards of care and continuous improvement
• Motivated to support and develop others
What we offer
• £2,000 Golden Hello or relocation incentive (T&Cs apply)
• Strong supervision and staff support culture
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• NHS pension and generous leave
• Access to wellbeing support and staff networks
• Flexible working options where possible
Why join Selden Centre?
This is a unit where:
• Teams are well-established and supportive
• Leadership is visible and accessible
• Your ideas are listened to and acted on
If you’re looking for a role where you can lead, develop and make a real difference day-to-day, this is a strong next step.