About this role
Job summary Being a Charge Nurse is more than helping to manage a team. It's supporting a leader, being an expert, supporting and 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 Springwood Lodge near Leeds. 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. Its a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like. What you will be doing: 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 women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems, 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 to deliver great healthcare.
Main duties of the job Being a Charge Nurse at Elysium Healthcare involves more than managing a team; it entails supporting leadership, nurturing talent, and maintaining a positive ward environment. The ideal candidate is someone who embodies care and can lead a team in effectively running a ward. The role requires providing high-quality care for women over the age of 18 with complex emotional and mental health issues. Alongside supporting the Ward Manager, the Charge Nurse will empower recovery, offer guidance, and deliver supervision across the ward. Responsibilities include ensuring standards within the Clinical Governance framework, providing clinical leadership, and being an expert resource in nursing care. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including a base salary of £41,531, annual leave, a rewards platform, and wellbeing activities.
About us Elysium Healthcare, a part of Ramsay Health Care, employs over 8,000 staff and operates more than 80 services across England and Wales, focusing on mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and children's education. The company aims to create a work environment that is both enjoyable and fulfilling by offering opportunities for growth and development. Elysium is committed to delivering personalized care, and its objective is to achieve a positive and sustainable impact on the lives of individuals within the community. It proudly follows safer recruitment practices and is dedicated to inclusive and accessible hiring processes.
Job description Job responsibilities
Being a Charge Nurse is more than helping to manage a team. It's supporting a leader, being an expert, supporting and 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 Springwood Lodge near Leeds.
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.
It’s a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. It’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
What you will be doing:
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 women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems, 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 to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse and Ward Manager to co-ordinate the on-call service and 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.
Other duties include:
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 within 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 hold a key role in the multidisciplinary team Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximum their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare and staff training Designated to take charge of the ward of the ward in the Ward Manager's absence Things that you will have:
A relevant nursing qualification NMC registration A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Relevant experience in a similar environment Proven track record of leadership skills Where you will be working:
Location: 1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ
You will be working at Spring Wood Lodge, a service that supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness.
They may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams or community personality disorder service. Working as part of a team, you will focus on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving sustainable discharge.
What You’ll 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 £ 41,531 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 Subsidised meals and onsite free parking About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, a positive attitude, experience in a similar environment, and proven leadership skills.
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
Leeds
LS20 9PQ
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)