Charge Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a Charge Nurse to lead and coordinate nursing care in a supportive environment. This role involves overseeing the quality of care, managing clinical services, and ensuring effective teamwork. The position promises a dynamic atmosphere with diverse challenges, allowing you to make a real impact on patients' lives. With a commitment to high-quality care and a supportive work culture, this opportunity offers career development, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits, including enhanced maternity packages and wellbeing support.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Free Meals

Free Parking

Wellbeing Support

Career Development Training

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings with a focus on patient care.
• Proven leadership and team coordination skills in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide high-quality care in a mental health setting.
• Delegate tasks and monitor service users’ conditions effectively.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Compassionate Care

Team Coordination

Clinical Decision Making

Effective Communication

Education

Relevant Nursing Qualification

NMC Registration

Job description

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What you will be doing

With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a mental health setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promoting good teamwork.

As a Charge Nurse, you’ll 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. You will also:

1. Delegate nursing tasks to nurses working in the unit and coordinate with other teams
2. Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes
3. Supervise other members within the team's unit and provide guidance and support
4. Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation
5. Act as a 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 being 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

Situated in the small town of Guiseley on the outskirts of Leeds, the service is surrounded by beautiful countryside with easy access to all local amenities.

Patients may be detained under The Mental Health Act (1983), and subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions or Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They usually require higher levels of physical and relational security than provided by community services but do not meet the criteria for secure services. Patients may present with challenging behaviour and self-harm and require a period of stabilisation before they commence their rehabilitation program.

Facilities include 22 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, modern comfortable and homely communal living space with a lawn and walled courtyard garden. We have an exercise studio as well as our own hair and beauty salon, and all facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Spring Wood Lodge provides:

• 9-bedded Inpatient rehabilitation (Bronte Ward)
• 12-bedded high dependency inpatient rehabilitation (Byron Ward)

What you will get

• Annual salary of £36,611 - £39,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including 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 to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers.