Charge Nurse

Elysium Healthcare; Warrington; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is looking for a Charge Nurse at St Mary's Hospital in Warrington. The role involves managing a team of nurses and delivering high-quality care to patients with Acquired Brain Injuries and other neurological conditions. In a supportive environment, you will be instrumental in ensuring operational excellence while fostering career growth among your team members.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday off

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Retail discounts and special offers

Qualifications

• NMC registration and relevant experience in a similar environment required.
• Positive attitude with commitment to evidence-based practice.
• Proven track record of leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-quality care for patients with ABI, neurological conditions, ASC, and Deaf Mental Health issues.
• Delegate tasks, monitor conditions, and support the nursing team.
• Make critical decisions regarding staff assignments and resource management.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Compassion

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 St Mary's Hospital in Warrington 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 Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and Deaf Mental Health problems.

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:

With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a setting with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and Deaf Mental Health problems, 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'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
• Act as 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: St Mary’s Hospital, Floyd Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester, WA2 8DB

Join the team at St Mary’s providing specialised services for people with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABI), progressive neurological conditions, Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and Deaf Mental Health problems, with a layout that enables you to deliver care within a low stimulus, spacious environment.

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure those in care are supported to make decisions and access the community. Skills are taught and support given to promote recovery and develop confidence for them to live a more independent life.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £46,805
• 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, special offers, and much more.

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 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.