At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate team to deliver exceptional care for patients with complex needs.
- Company: Barchester Care Centres, known for quality care and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free learning, holiday discounts, and bonus schemes.
- Other info: Empowering environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with NMC registration and experience in mental health care.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As a Charge Nurse at a Barchester Care Centre, you'll use your compassion and experience to make sure our teams are delivering the quality care we're known for. We'll look to you to provide clinical leadership to everyone from junior nurses to clinical practitioners. You'll set an example by building meaningful relationships with our patients living with conditions such as dementia and brain injuries which cause a range of complex behaviours.
You’ll assess each patient's physical, psychological and social needs and collaborate with their families to create care plans, as well as evaluate them against their changing needs. Day-to-day, we'll also rely on you to allocate key workers to patients, orientate new staff and mentor them to the highest standards of care. You can also expect to support our senior clinical staff and assist with investigations or complaints just one of the ways you'll make sure we're always treating our patients with dignity and respect. As a Charge Nurse, you'll make a real difference to the lives of your patients, their families and your team.
To join us as a Charge Nurse you'll need to be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration and supervision qualification. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. We'll also look for extensive nursing experience in a mental health setting, in particular caring for patients with dementia. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care.
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
- Free learning and development
- A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
- Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes
If you'd like to use your clinical and leadership skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
Charge Nurse in Midlothian employer: HealthJobs4U Ltd
Barchester Care Centres is an exceptional employer for Charge Nurses, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment where your leadership can truly shine. With a strong focus on professional development, generous benefits including free learning opportunities, and a culture that prioritises quality care and meaningful relationships with patients, you'll find a rewarding career that makes a real difference in the lives of those you serve. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and dedication in providing outstanding care.
