Charge Nurse

Elysium Healthcare; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Long Lee is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee high-quality care and support in a mental health setting. You will lead a team, coordinate nursing care, and manage operations while promoting effective teamwork. The ideal candidate will have a relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, and proven leadership skills. This role offers a salary of £41,400 along with extensive benefits including annual leave, personal development, and well-being support.

Benefits

Annual salary of £41,400

33 days annual leave

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts and special offers

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing qualification.
• NMC registration.
• A positive attitude with a caring and compassionate nature.
• A commitment to high-quality care, values, and evidence-based practice.
• Relevant experience in a similar environment.
• Proven leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide high-quality care and support.
• Lead and coordinate the quality of nursing care and clinical services.
• Delegate nursing tasks and coordinate with other teams.
• Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes.
• Supervise team members, providing guidance and support.
• Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Compassionate nature

NMC registration

Communication

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

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 Three Valleys Hospital in Keighley will do.

Join Our Team

Whether you're an existing Charge Nurse with experience or a senior Nurse seeking the next step in your career, join a nursing team that makes a difference in the lives of people with mental health conditions. You'll be supported by like-minded colleagues across the multidisciplinary team in a company that encourages career development to help you achieve your 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 to be proud of 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 mental health setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promoting good teamwork.
• Lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and clinical services, ensuring the smooth operation of your unit.
• Delegate nursing tasks to Nurses and coordinate with other teams.
• Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes.
• Supervise team members, providing guidance and support.
• Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Act as a liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Candidate Requirements

• A relevant nursing qualification.
• NMC registration.
• A positive attitude with a caring and compassionate nature.
• A commitment to high-quality care, values, and evidence-based practice.
• Relevant experience in a similar environment.
• Proven leadership skills.

Location

2 Burley Court, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TU. Join the multidisciplinary team at Three Valleys Hospital, caring for people with complex mental health issues in a safe and supportive environment. Experience working with gender-specific rehabilitation and step-down services across five wards, including a specialist dementia service. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and communal areas are spacious and welcoming.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £41,400.
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off.
• Free meals and parking.
• Wellbeing support and activities to maintain work-life balance.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Pension contributions.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Additional benefits including retail discounts and special offers.

About Your Next Employer

You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors, there are opportunities for growth and advancement. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare adheres to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. A DBS disclosure is required for all candidates.