Charge Nurse on the nursing team at Arbury Court, a secure service for adult women run by Elysium Healthcare. The post supports the Ward Manager in leading care and supervising staff, and includes co-ordinating the on-call rota and managing ward budgets. Settings are medium and low secure and PICU wards for women with personality disorder and mental health conditions, and the post covers the ward in the Ward Manager's absence. Registration as an RMN or RNLD with NMC and a DBS check are required.
What the job involves
- Support the Ward Manager to lead the nursing team in delivering high-quality care to adult women in medium and low secure and PICU settings
- Provide clinical supervision to staff across the ward and utilise and supervise all nursing staff effectively
- Co-ordinate the on-call service with the senior nurse and Ward Manager
- Manage ward budgets
- Empower recovery and lead care teams, acting as a role model to the nursing team
- Provide clinical leadership and expertise, and guidance for a unified service and engaged workforce
- Ensure high standards are in place, followed and improved within the clinical governance framework
- Act as an expert resource on nursing care of service users within the specialism and hold a key role in the multidisciplinary team
- Create a positive, collaborative environment that supports staff potential, welfare and training
- Take charge of the ward in the Ward Manager's absence
Qualifications
- Relevant nursing qualification
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as an RMN or RNLD
Experience
- Relevant experience in a similar environment, from NHS or private care
- Proven track record of leadership
Skills & knowledge
- Commitment to high-quality care, values and evidence-based practice
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure
Other
- Positive attitude, naturally caring and compassionate
What’s offered
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus birthday off and option to buy extra leave
- Pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity package
- Career development and training
- Ely-Vate rewards and benefits platform
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
- Subsidised meals and free onsite parking
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
