Charge Nurse

Priory Healthcare ,
Heathfield, East Sussex
Salary: £35k per year

Overview

Are you? A driven and dynamic Nurse? An experienced RMN or RGN wanting to return to the profession after a career break? Wanting to make a difference to someone’s life? Ready for a new challenge? Wanting to work with the best nurses in the UK? If you’ve answered yes to the above then get in touch with our nurse Recruiter Natalie Nash today on and make the first step towards your exciting future with The Priory. WE ARE LOOKING FOR TALENTED PEOPLE LIKE YOU Knowing that you’re making a difference to people’s lives is rewarding in itself. But our many roles offer much more than that. As well as helping you grow and develop your talent, we want you to feel proud of where you work and what you do. Located on the outskirts of the rural village of Broad Oak in East Sussex, Heathfield is a specialist neuro-rehabilitation service that provides person-centred post-acute, neuro-behavioural rehabilitation as well as offering long-term care and support to people with complex needs relating to neurodegenerative disorders. Heathfield also supports those with the lasting effects of an acquired brain injury (ABI) and this is all facilitated across two separate units, catering for 24 male and female adults over the age of 18. Ready for the recognition and rewards you deserve? We don’t just talk about putting employees first. We know that Priory wouldn’t exist without their combined energy, expertise and effort. So we invest heavily in training, provide first-class support, promote collaborative teamwork and give everyone on our team the opportunities and resources to achieve their full potential. Priory Heathfield Hospital is a Neuro Rehabilitation and long term Neuro-Conditions Service in Broad Oak, East Sussex which provides specialist nursing care, rehabilitation and support for individuals with neurological conditions, including acquired brain injuries. The hospital accommodates both Detained and Informal patients. Nursing and therapy programmes are tailored for each individual and goals are developed in conjunction with patients and their families to best reflect aspiration. Individuals are supported to take part in activities they enjoy, including sensory experiences, and families are encouraged to be involved through regular review meetings. The Charge Nurse leads and supervises the clinical team, consisting of nurses and HCAs. The role requires an experienced RMN or RGN who has the skills to assist with evaluation through clinical governance and audit, support and lead on patient feedback mechanisms such as surveys, community meetings etc. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator between the medical and nursing staff and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. In essence the Charge Nurse provides leadership to staff to help achieve unit objectives and quality patient care. About us From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare. The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and quality of life with the Priory Group. As 85% of our services are publicly funded and delivered in partnership with commissioners, our teams work with commissioning bodies across the country to provide transparent pricing models and evidence-based care programmes. Disclosure All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89950719