Charge Nurse

Being a Charge Nurse is more than helping to manage a team. It's supporting a leader, being an expert, supporting and embracing a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within the ward. If you agree, then you're the Charge Nurse we're looking for.
Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or an existing Charge Nurse looking for a new ward to be a key part of, if caring for others and being able to successfully support in leading a team to effectively run a ward   comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood.
Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling 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 experience from the NHS or private care, you will support the team in providing high-quality care and support to people within this complex care setting, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.
As a Charge Nurse, 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

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
Experience working with patients with EUPD or ASD
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
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 of £46,104
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/ meals and onsite free parking
Where you will be working

Location:

Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU

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