Charge Nurse

Elysium Healthcare; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £46,104

33 days annual leave

Career development

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Meals on site

Onsite parking

Pension

Earned wage access

24/7 GP

Enhanced Maternity Package

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare in Borehamwood is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead a complex care ward, elevating clinical standards and coordinating nursing teams to ensure high-quality care. You will delegate tasks, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues, while upholding patient safety and evidence-based practice in a supportive, values-driven environment.

This role also offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, professional development, 24/7 GP access, and

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification and current NMC registration are essential.
• Experience in complex care settings is preferred.
• Ability to lead, delegate, and coordinate care across teams.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based practice.
• Experience in a similar ward environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate nursing care on the ward.
• Delegate tasks to Nurses and coordinate with other teams.
• Monitor service users' conditions and respond to changes.
• Supervise team members and provide guidance and support.
• Make critical decisions on staff, scheduling and resources.
• Act as liaison between nursing staff and other health professionals.

Skills

Leadership skills

NMC registration

Experience with EUPD or ASD

Positive attitude

Commitment to high-quality care

Experience in similar environment

Proven leadership

Education

Nursing qualification (RN)

Job description

Being a Charge Nurse is more than helping to manage a team. It's supporting a leader, being an expert, supporting and embracing a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within the ward. If you agree, then you're the Charge Nurse we're looking for. Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or an existing Charge Nurse looking for a new ward to be a key part of, if caring for others and being able to successfully support in leading a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you,

What You Will Be Doing

With experience from the NHS or private care, you will support the team in providing high-quality care and support to people within this complex care setting, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork. As a Charge Nurse, you'll lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and delivering of clinical services, ensuring the day-to-day operations of your unit is 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
• Experience working with patients with EUPD or ASD
• 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

What You'll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £46,104
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/ meals and onsite free parking

Where you will be working

Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU.

Barnet Lane's Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.

About Your Next Employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure #Elysium