Neurology Charge Nurse & Clinical Team Leader

Willing Recruitment; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day off for your birthday

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee benefits portal

Health and wellbeing programme

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Job summary

Willing Recruitment is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse to join a specialist neurological care service. The role blends hands-on nursing with team leadership to uphold high standards of care for individuals with long-term neurological conditions.

The ideal candidate is an NMC-registered nurse with Sister/Charge Nurse experience and skilled in tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, ventilation and catheter management, while mentoring staff and driving rehabilitation outcomes.

Qualifications

• NMC PIN active and in good standing.
• Experience at Sister or Charge Nurse level is essential.
• Experience in neurological care is essential.
• Clinical competence in tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, ventilation, and catheter management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support day-to-day delivery of specialist neurological care.
• Deliver and oversee complex nursing interventions including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, ventilation and catheter management.
• Lead, supervise and mentor nurses and care staff, promoting clinical confidence and professional development.
• Complete clinical assessments, develop care plans and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with MDT to support rehabilitation and independence, improving quality of life.
• Maintain high standards of medication management, infection prevention and clinical documentation.
• Support staff supervision, competency assessments and ongoing training.
• Assist with clinical governance, audits, risk management and quality improvement.
• Promote a safe, patient-centred environment for patients and families.
• Balance clinical responsibilities with managerial duties for smooth service operation.

Skills

NMC PIN

Leadership & mentoring

Neurological care

Tracheostomy care

PEG feeding

Ventilation

Catheter management

Clinical assessment & care planning

Education

NMC-registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD)

Job description

Willing Recruitment is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse to join a specialist neurological care service. The role blends hands-on nursing with team leadership to uphold high standards of care for individuals with long-term neurological conditions.

The ideal candidate is an NMC-registered nurse with Sister/Charge Nurse experience and skilled in tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, ventilation and catheter management, while mentoring staff and driving rehabilitation outcomes.