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 LD and 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.
Things 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
You will be working at Cefn Carnau; a low secure/rehabilitation service for adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition.
The programmes provided at the service, include a sex offender treatment programme, anger management, trauma therapy, art psychotherapy together with bespoke psychological sessions aimed at people with learning disabilities.
What you will get
12. Annual salary of £41,500
13. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
14. Free meals and parking
15. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
16. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
17. Pension contribution to secure your future.
18. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
19. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.