Charge Nurse

NHS; Darlington; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Darlington seeks a Charge Nurse to lead a team providing high-quality care to individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism. The role entails overseeing clinical services, ensuring effective communication among staff, and promoting professional development. Candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications, NMC registration, and proven leadership skills. A competitive salary of £45,584 and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Career development

Pension contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar healthcare environment.
• Proven leadership abilities managing nursing teams.
• Commitment to values and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of nurses providing quality care.
• Monitor service users’ conditions and respond effectively.
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the nursing unit.

Skills

Leadership skills

Compassionate approach

Positive attitude

High-quality care commitment

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

NMC registration (RMN or RNLD)

Job description

Overview

The role of Charge Nurse at Beck House in Darlington is a unique opportunity to lead and manage a team of nurses providing high-quality care and support to people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. You will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of clinical services, and promoting teamwork and professional development. This role offers a competitive annual salary of £45,584, a range of excellent benefits, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, support and manage your team of nurses; delegate tasks as appropriate and coordinate with other teams
• Oversee high-quality care and support for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism
• Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes
• Lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and delivery of clinical services
• Be the liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, promoting effective communication and collaboration
• Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation
• Ensure the day-to-day operations of the unit run smoothly and positively

What you will be doing

• With previous experience from the NHS or private care, oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people with Learning Disabilities and Autism, while supporting your team and promoting good teamwork
• Lead and coordinate the management of nursing care and delivery of clinical services
• Support a multidisciplinary team and contribute to career development and specialist skills

Location

Location: Beck House, Hammond Drive, Lakeside, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5TH

Salary and Benefits

• Annual salary of £45,584
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc 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
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Retail discounts and other benefits

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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 spanning 10 countries and employing 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.

Qualifications

• Relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration (RMN or RNLD)
• Positive attitude and compassionate approach
• Commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
• Relevant experience in a similar environment
• Proven leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.