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 mental health setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promote 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;
1. Delegate nursing tasks to Nurses working in the unit and coordinate with other teams
2. Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes
3. Supervise other members within the team's unit and provide guidance and support
4. Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation
5. 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.
Thi ngs that you will have
6. A relevant nursing qualification
7. NMC registration
8. A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
9. A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
10. Relevant experience in a similar environment
11. Proven track record of leadership skills
Where you will be working
Situated in the small town of Guiseley on the outskirts of Leeds the service is surrounded by beautiful countryside with easy access to all local amenities.
Patients may be detained under The Mental Health Act (1983), and subject to Ministry of Justice restrictions or Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. They usually require higher levels of physical and relational security than provided by community services, but do not meet the criteria for secure services. Patients may present with challenging behaviour and self-harm and require a period of stabilisation before they commence their rehabilitation program.
Facilities include 22 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms, modern comfortable and homely communal living space with a lawn and walled court yard garden. We have an exercise studio as well as our own hair and beauty salon and all facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Spring Wood Lodge provides:
12. 9 bedded Inpatient rehabilitation (Bronte Ward)
13. 12 bedded high dependency inpatient rehabilitation (Byron Ward)
What you will get
14. Annual salary of £36,611 - £39,000
15. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
16. Free meals and parking
17. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
18. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
19. Pension contribution to secure your future.
20. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
21. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.