Charge Nurse (RMN or RNLD) in Warrington

Being a Charge Nurse is more than helping to manage a team. It's supporting a leader, being an expert, embracing a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within the ward. If you agree, then you're the Charge Nurse we're looking for. Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or an existing Deputy Ward Manager looking for a new ward to be a key part of, if caring for others and being able to successfully support in leading a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team at Arbury Court in Warrington. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Responsibilities

• With experience from the NHS or private care, you will support the Ward Manager to lead the nursing team in providing high-quality care and support to adult women in a medium, low secure, and psychiatric intensive care (PICU) environment, who have Personality Disorder and Mental Health conditions, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.
• As a Charge Nurse, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward.
• You will work alongside the senior Nurse and Ward Manager to co-ordinate the on-call service, manage the ward budgets and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better.

Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise

• Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce.
• Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance with the Clinical Governance framework.
• Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively.
• Being an expert resource on nursing care of service users within the specialism and holding a key role in the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximise their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare and staff training.
• Designated to take charge of the ward in the Ward Manager's absence.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant nursing qualification.
• NMC registration.
• A positive attitude and a natural caring and compassionate approach.
• A commitment to high-quality care, values and evidence-based practice.
• Relevant experience in a similar environment.
• Proven track record of leadership skills.

Location

Arbury Court, Townfield Lane, Winwick, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8TR

Benefits

• Annual base salary of £45,641.
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave during the annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing hub.
• Wellbeing support and activities to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Access to Blue Light Card, providing a range of exclusive offers and discounts.
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind.
• Instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus the ability to save directly from your wages alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion to ensure you are the best you can be.
• Enhanced maternity package, so you can truly enjoy this special time.
• Pension contribution to help secure your future.
• Subsidised meals and onsite free parking.

EEO Statement

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.