Senior Sister; FTC

Overview

Motivating, supporting and managing your team of nurses, you know what it takes to be a Senior Sister. This role involves listening to the team and service users, ensuring the day-to-day running of the department is smooth and positive at The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester. Whether you are an existing Charge Nurse or a senior Nurse seeking the next step, join a nursing team making a difference to the lives of people with neurological conditions.

You will be supported by multidisciplinary colleagues and receive career development opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

Your career with Elysium will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. It is a career you can take pride in and enjoy, reflecting what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

With previous NHS or private care experience, you will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a neurological setting, while supporting your team and promoting good teamwork. As a Senior Sister, you will lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and the delivery of clinical services, ensuring the day-to-day operations of your unit perform well.

You will 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 and provide guidance and support
• Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation
• Act as 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.

• 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

Location:

The Dean Neurological Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EE

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds and is located on the outskirts of Gloucester, with good transport links to nearby towns.

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 focused on maximising each individual s abilities, comfort and quality of life. Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment; there are well-equipped therapy facilities and other amenities such as gardens, gym and minibus.

• 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
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate with everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing hub
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Blue Light Card with exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Stream - instant access to earned wages and savings options with financial wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Pension contribution
• Subsidised meals and onsite parking

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. 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.