Charge Nurse

NHS; Daventry; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Daventry is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead a team in delivering high-quality care to clients with neurological illnesses. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting and managing nursing staff while ensuring optimized patient care. This role requires a relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration. With a comprehensive benefits package, including a salary of up to £40,000, this is an excellent opportunity for career growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual salary up to £40,000

33 days annual leave

Career development and training

Life Assurance

24/7 GP service

Qualifications

• Experience from the NHS or private care.
• Positive attitude and commitment to high-quality care.
• Proven track record of leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Motivating, supporting and managing a team of nurses.
• Overseeing high-quality care in a neurological setting.
• Leading and coordinating nursing care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Compassionate Care

Critical Decision Making

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

NMC registration

Job description

This is a charge nurse position at Elysium Healthcare, a company that provides care and support for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. The role involves leading and coordinating the quality and management of nursing care, ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the unit.

Main duties of the job

As a Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for motivating, supporting, and managing a team of nurses. You will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a neurological setting, while also supporting your team and colleagues and promoting good teamwork. You will lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and the delivery of clinical services, ensuring the day-to-day operations of your unit are performing well.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a provider of specialist mental health, neurological, learning disability, and autism services, with over 90 services across England and Wales. The company is part of the Ramsay Health Care group, which has a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

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. That's what the next Charge Nurse at Badby Parkin Daventry will come in and do.

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 illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. 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.

Job description

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 promote 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
• 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: Badby Road West, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NH

You will be working alongside the clinical teams at Badby Park to care for people with neurological illnesses, acquired brain and spinal cord injuries, where you will deliver person‑centred care where each individual is at the heart of everything you do.

This specialist inpatient neurological rehabilitation and complex care service which boasts extensive facilities that cater for specific needs of the residents that is set in acres of stunning countryside on the outskirts of Daventry.

Badby Park is a grand manor house steeped in history with stunning views, excellent facilities and a tranquil setting. Good road links makes it easily commutable from Daventry, Rugby, Northampton and Banbury.

What you will 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 salary up to £40,000
• 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/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About your next employer

Elysium Healthcare has 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 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.

Qualifications

• You will need a relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, a positive attitude, and a commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice. Relevant experience in a similar environment and proven leadership skills are also required.

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.