Charge Nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual base salary of £46,104

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Birthday off

Career development and training

Rewards & Benefits Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support and activities

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Stream - earned wages

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free meals and onsite free parking

Job summary

Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead a ward, ensuring high-quality nursing care and smooth day-to-day operations while supporting a collaborative team. You will supervise staff, delegate tasks, monitor patient conditions, and coordinate with other teams to maintain safety and service quality.

A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration are required, with a commitment to evidence-based practice and compassionate, person-centred care within Elysium

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required.
• Experience with NHS/private care environments.
• Leadership and team coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Delegate nursing tasks and coordinate with other teams
• Monitor service users' conditions and respond to changes
• Supervise team members and provide guidance
• Make critical decisions on assignments, scheduling, and resources
• Act as liaison between staff and other healthcare professionals

Skills

Leadership Skills

Staff Delegation

Communication

Education

Nursing Qualification

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, then join the team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. It's a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. It's what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

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 supervise and coordinate with other teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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, A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, experience working with patients with EUPD or ASD, a positive attitude, and proven leadership skills.

About Elysium Healthcare

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and operates more than 80 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors. This offers ample opportunity for growth and transfers within the organisation. The company is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. Elysium Healthcare prides itself on its unique care delivery approach and commitment to inclusive recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer. The organisation requires all staff to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, and all candidates are subject to a DBS disclosure. With a wide array of services and specialisations, Elysium provides a supportive environment for professional development and personal fulfilment.

Benefits

• 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