Senior Sister

NHS Jobs; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Senior Sister at the Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester to lead and coordinate high-quality nursing care and clinical services, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the unit.

You will delegate tasks, supervise staff, monitor service users’ conditions, liaise with other healthcare professionals and use evidence-based practice to promote teamwork and outcomes; a relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration are required.

Qualifications

• A relevant nursing qualification.
• NMC registration.
• Experience in a similar environment; leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and provide high-quality nursing care in a neurological setting.
• Lead and coordinate nursing care and clinical services.
• Delegate tasks to nurses and coordinate with other teams.
• Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes.
• Supervise team members and provide guidance and support.
• Make critical decisions regarding staff scheduling and resource allocation.
• Liaise between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team coordination

Clinical decision making

Education

NMC registration

Nursing qualification

Job description

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 Neurological setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promote good teamwork. As a Senior Sister, you’ll lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and delivering of clinical services, ensuring the day-to-day operations of your unit is 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 Be liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, with effective communication and collaboration

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:The Dean Neurological Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EE The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham with good transport links. The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life. Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment., with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £47,430
• 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 subsidised meals and onsite parking
• 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.