About this role
Job summary Youve 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. Weve come to the right place. When you join Elysium as a newly qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse, you are automatically enrolled onto our Preceptorship Academy. Thats 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. Thats on top of your new role helping to change the lives of others and making a difference. As a preceptee nurse, youll 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 developm
Main duties of the job Youve just qualified as a nurse and are looking to choose your first job. This role will give your career the best start with the support you need. Upon joining Elysium as a newly qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse, you are automatically enrolled onto our Preceptorship Academy. This is 12 months of expert support, training and supervision to help you apply your academic knowledge in real life situations. You will develop into a confident, autonomous professional with refined skills, helping to change the lives of others. As a preceptee nurse, you'll work 37.5 hours per week at Thornford Park, supporting people with mental health conditions towards recovery and independence. The role involves routine activities and opportunities for personal development, contributing to better care quality.
About us You will be working for Elysium Healthcare, an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees. Known for its unique approach to the delivery of care, Elysium Healthcare operates a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education, providing ample opportunity for career growth. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium Healthcare is connected to a global network extending across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. The company is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users, ensuring a safer recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 Mental Health 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
Relevant nursing qualification NMC registration Strong team-working skills High level of self-motivation and a flexible approach Positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate Commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Where you will be working
Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET
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
At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Annual base salary of £31,695
The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access 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
Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, Strong team-working skills, High level of self-motivation and a flexible approach, Positive attitude, Commitment to high-quality care and evidence-based practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Thatcham
RG19 8ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)