About this role
Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse with neurological or respiratory experience looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, join our brand-new Lakefields Neurological Centre in Chigwell Essex. Your career at Elysium will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Being a Registered Nurse at Lakefields is a career that you can take pride in and enjoy.
Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like. What you will be doing As a Registered Nurse you will join a supportive multi-disciplinary team that works well together in caring for people of all ages who are living with neurological and long-term conditions, including those living with physical disabilities and recovering from traumatic injuries, and providing a high level of personal and rehabilitative care. You will work as part of and lead wider
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nurse, you will join a supportive multi-disciplinary team that works well together in caring for people of all ages living with neurological and long-term conditions, including those with physical disabilities and recovering from traumatic injuries. The role involves delivering high levels of personal and rehabilitative care, leading teams, and maintaining accurate records. The environment can be physically demanding but is highly rewarding, offering support from colleagues and a routine that keeps you motivated. Ideal candidates will have relevant nursing qualifications, spinal injury experience, NMC registration, and strong teamwork, self-motivation, and compassionate qualities. Commitment to high-quality care and values and evidence-based practice is essential.
About us
Elysium Healthcare operates over 90 services across England and Wales, covering various sectors, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. The company is a part of Ramsay Health Care, which has a strong global presence in 10 countries and over 86,000 employees. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. The organisation ensures that all staff understand their responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, and all candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Being a Registered Nurse at Lakefields is a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. It’s what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
What you will be doing
As a Registered Nurse you will join a supportive multi-disciplinary team that works well together in caring for people of all ages who are living with neurological and long-term conditions, including those living with physical disabilities and recovering from traumatic injuries, and providing a high level of personal and rehabilitative care.
You will work as part of and lead wider teams alongside your therapy colleagues to deliver the individual care each person needs while maintaining accurate records.
It can be very physical working with people with limited mobility, providing personal care and although challenging, it is highly rewarding. You’ll be supported by a team of colleagues ready to lend a hand and work together to a common goal. No two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine.
You’ll join our teams that support people who have complex rehabilitation needs such as tracheostomies / ventilated / peg feeds and who have extensive and long-term rehabilitation goals. In some cases, people’s mobility and speech can be affected and we work closely with a range of other services including wheelchair, speech and alternative communication aid providers.
Things that you will have
- A relevant nursing qualification
- spinal injury experience
- NMC registration
- Strong team-working skills
- A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
- A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice
Where you will be working
Lakefields Neurological Centre will be a 22-bed service that delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise their functional ability and improve their quality of life. The Centre specialises in neuro-rehabilitation, tracheostomy and ventilator care. Bedrooms are adapted to individual requirements, fitted with high dependency equipment including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities, spacious lounge areas and wheelchair access to beautiful gardens.
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 salary up to £39,975
- 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
Elysium Health care has 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 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, spinal injury experience, NMC registration, strong teamwork skills, a high level of self-motivation, a positive attitude, and 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
Chigwell
IG7 6HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)