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
You will be working at the Gateway Recovery Centre, a state-of-the-art facility, providing care for men and women with complex mental health requirements to reduce risk behaviours associated with mental health conditions so that people in your care can ultimately live successful and fulfilling lives within the community.
The service is split into four distinct areas:
12. Male Autism Service for the challenging and complex needs of adults with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome
13. Assessment and rehabilitation for women with complex mental health needs and personality difficulties
14. Specialist inpatient service for older men with complex mental health and physical health needs.
15. Low secure care setting for men with a mental illness with or without personality disorder/mild learning disabilities
You will be working alongside the team with the aim to improve the mental health and wellbeing of service users, to help them develop and maintain healthy relationships with others.
What you will get
16. Annual salary of £45,641
17. The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
18. Free meals and parking
19. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
20. Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
21. Pension contribution to secure your future.
22. Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
23. 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.