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
Castleholme Lodge is situated in Huddersfield with excellent transport links to the surrounding areas. It is undergoing a complete refurbishment to ensure best environment for service users and staff to thrive in.
Castleholme Lodge will be a 20 bed Care Home with nursing, providing a range of mental health services for adults with severe and enduring mental health difficulties. It will form part of a cluster of Elysium services across the Yorkshire and Midlands region that work closely together in support of each other.
What you will get
12. Annual salary of £40,560
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 and special offers, car leasing without a credit check, holiday financing and much more.