Charge Nurse

NHS; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job description

The role of Charge Nurse at Elysium Healthcare's St Neots Neurological Centre involves leading and coordinating the nursing team, ensuring high-quality care and support for individuals with neurological conditions. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar environment, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering evidence-based, person-centered care.

Main duties of the job

As a Charge Nurse, you will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a Neurological setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promoting good teamwork. You will lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care, monitor service users' conditions, supervise and guide the nursing team, and liaise with other healthcare professionals.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of specialist mental health, neurological, and learning disability services in the UK. With over 90 services across England and Wales, Elysium offers a range of career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Job responsibilities

Motivating, supporting and managing your team of nurses, you know what it takes to be a Charge Nurse. Someone who listens, is aware of their whole team and service users, and makes sure the day-to-day running of the department is smooth and positive. Whether you're an existing Charge Nurse with experience under your belt, or a senior Nurse looking for the next step in your career, join the nursing team that's making a difference to the lives of people with Neurological conditions. You'll be supported with like-minded colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, in a company that will encourage and support you with career development to help you achieve your career goals.

What you will be doing

With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a Neurological setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promoting good teamwork. As a Charge Nurse, you’ll lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and delivery of clinical services, ensuring the day-to-day operations of your unit are performing well. You'll also;

• Delegate nursing tasks to Nurses working in the unit and coordinate with other teams
• Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes
• Supervise other members within the team's unit and provide guidance and support
• Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation
• Be liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, with effective communication and collaboration

No two days will be the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine.

Things that you will have

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
• Relevant experience in a similar environment
• Proven track record of leadership skills

Where you will be working

Location: Howitts Lane, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2JA

Join the team at St Neots Neurological Service providing care, therapeutic and rehabilitation pathways for those affected by a neurological or mental health condition for which challenging behaviour may be the leading impairment.

St Neots Neurological Service is located in the centre of town and provides assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and complex care for both males and females suffering from a broad range of neurological conditions, which is provided by a highly experienced team based on site.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £40,580
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, and a positive, caring, and compassionate attitude.

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.