Introduction
You’ve just qualified as a nurse and are looking to choose your first job. One that will give your career the best start and the support you need. We’ve come to the right place.
When you join Elysium as a newly qualified Registered Nurse, you are automatically enrolled onto our Preceptorship Academy. That’s 12 months of expert support, training and supervision to help you apply your academic knowledge in real life situations.
You will be developed to grow into a confident, autonomous professional with refined skills, values and behaviours. That’s on top of your new role helping to change the lives of others and making a difference.
As a preceptee nurse, you’ll work 37.5 hours per week (12 hour shifts) at Thornford Park where you will help people with mental health conditions through their recovery pathway to lead as fulfilling and independent life as possible.
No two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, a good amount of routine and colleagues there to help and encourage you.
Your personal development matters, after all, a better you means better care. So expect plenty of development opportunities to continually develop yourself throughout your career with Elysium, with openings or promotion open to all – over 2,000 of our staff were promoted last year. You could be one of them this year.
Things that you will have
1. Relevant nursing qualification
2. NMC registration
3. Strong team-working skills
4. High level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
5. Positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
6. Commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
Where you will be working
You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.
You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements.
What you will get*
7. Annual salary of £31,695
8. Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
9. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
10. Free meals and parking
11. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
12. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
13. Pension contribution to secure your future.
14. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
15. Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.
There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers.
*Applicants who require sponsorship for this role and are applying from outside the UK will be eligible for an alternative International Relocation Package, further details of which can be provided on application.