Charge Nurse

Austin Fraser; Worksop; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Charge Nurse to join their dedicated team at Dove House in Worksop. The role involves managing nursing care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring high-quality service delivery while supporting and supervising a skilled nursing team. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and proven leadership skills, contributing to the positive functioning of the department, in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Free meals and parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Qualifications

• NMC registration required.
• Experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Positive attitude and commitment to high-quality care essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide high-quality care to individuals.
• Delegate nursing tasks and coordinate with other teams.
• Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Teamwork

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 Dove House in Worksop will do.

About the Role

Whether you're an experienced Charge Nurse or a senior Nurse seeking the next step in your career, join our nursing team that makes a difference to the lives of people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. You will be supported by like-minded colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, in a company that encourages career development to help you achieve your goals.

What You Will Be Doing

With experience from the NHS or private care, you will oversee and provide high-quality care to individuals in a Learning Disabilities and Autism setting, supporting your team and promoting good teamwork. As a Charge Nurse, you will lead the quality and management of nursing care and clinical services, ensuring smooth daily operations. Your responsibilities include:

• Delegating nursing tasks and coordinating with other teams
• Monitoring service users’ conditions and responding to changes
• Supervising team members and providing guidance
• Making critical decisions on service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation
• Acting as liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals

No two days are the same, offering a mix of engaging challenges and routine tasks.

Requirements

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

Location

Colliery Road, Creswell, Worksop S80 4BX

About the Service

Dove House is a specialist residential service supporting adults under 65 with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory and communication differences. The service supports individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviors, facilitating their transition from hospital or preventing inappropriate admissions, in a community-like setting.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £42,762
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

About Your Employer

You will work for Elysium Healthcare, a stable and innovative organization with over 8,000 employees across more than 90 services in England and Wales, part of Ramsay Health Care, operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 staff. Elysium is committed to safer recruitment and inclusive practices, with all staff subject to DBS checks.