Charge Nurse

Elysium Healthcare Limited; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead a team and provide high-quality care in a neurological setting. You will oversee nursing operations, support staff, and ensure effective communication between teams. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant nursing qualification and have leadership skills. The position offers an annual salary of up to £40,000 and comprehensive benefits to support your career development and well-being.

Benefits

Annual salary up to £40,000

33 days annual leave

Career development and training

Access to wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

Free/subsidised meals

24/7 GP service

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing qualification with NMC registration.
• Experience in a similar environment.
• Commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-quality care and support in a neurological setting.
• Lead and coordinate nursing care management.
• Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes.
• Act as liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

NMC registration

Job description

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 Park in 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 in 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. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable and rewarding 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

• Oversee and provide high‑quality care and support to people in a neurological setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promoting good teamwork.
• Lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care, ensuring the day‑to‑day operations of your unit are performing well.
• 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 unit and provide guidance and support.
• Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Act as liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, ensuring 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.

A relevant nursing qualification

NMC registration.

A positive attitude and a naturally caring and compassionate approach.

A commitment to high‑quality care, values, and evidence‑based practice.

Relevant experience in a similar environment.

Proven track record of leadership skills.

Elysium Health Care 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.

What you will get

• Annual salary up to £40,000.
• 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.

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