Learning Disability Nurse

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Charlwood; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £41,708

33 days annual leave including bank

Career development and training

Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Pension contribution

Free/subsidised meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Farmfield Hospital, part of Elysium Healthcare, is seeking an experienced Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to deliver high-quality care within a multidisciplinary team. You will support service users with enduring mental health issues, promoting recovery, safety, and person-centred care.

The role offers strong teamwork, professional development, wellbeing support, and a range of employee benefits as part of the Elysium group. You will be based at Farmfield Hospital, Charlwood, Surrey.

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing qualification.
• NMC registration.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• High self-motivation and flexible approach.
• Positive, caring attitude.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to service users.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Mentor and support team members.
• Observe, record and report changes; maintain accurate records.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Flexible approach

Self-motivation

Positive attitude

Evidence-based practice

Education

Nursing qualification

NMC registration

Job description

Are you an experienced Learning Disability Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team atFarmfield Hospital and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experiencedLearning Disability Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the betteras you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.
Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing

As a qualified RNLD, you will ensure people with enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuseissuesand behavioursthat challenge receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-workingskills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location: FarmfieldDrive,Charlwood,Surrey,RH6 0BN

You will be working atFarmfieldHospital,which is a large purpose-built medium-secure service with good facilities. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will provide care and support foradult men 18+witha forensic background and enduring mental health illnesses such as personality disorder, substance misuseissuesand behavioursthat challenge.

FarmfieldislocatedNorth WestofGatwick airportnear the village ofHookwood, It is easiest to reach the site by car.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary up to £41,708
• The 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

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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