Job summary
We are seeking a Charge Nurse who can support Ward Managers to help build a confident, high quality and caring team who are experts in their field. You will be responsible for championing and guiding a diverse range of nursing and health care assistant staff whilst working alongside other multi-disciplinary colleagues. Your key responsibility is to deliver a high standard of professional clinical care to patients and residents of the hospital. You will provide support for and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.
The Specialist Nursing Home (SNH) service provides person-centred care for adults with complex neuro-disabilities and long-term health needs following brain injury. The service supports residents who may require ongoing care or a short stay while awaiting appropriate discharge to home or a placement closer to their local community.
Care is focused on long-term condition management, maintaining health and wellbeing, and promoting dignity and quality of life within a safe and supportive environment.
As part of the Leadership Team within the Hospital, key responsibilities include the human resource and financial management of the ward. You will ensure the 24 hour nursing service is covered by appropriate rostering and skill mix, facilitate multi-disciplinary team working and monitor/participate in patient care provision.
Main duties of the job
- Demonstrate an awareness of RHNs objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
- Strive to improve and offer excellent standards of safe, clinical care. To actively contribute to creating a culture where quality is at the centre of everything we do and is delivered on all occasions to the highest level, in accordance with the appropriate CQC regulations and professional standards including the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code.
- To deliver a high standard of care to the patient and residents of the hospital.
- To assess patients care needs and to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
-Participate in managing nurses and nursing services.
- To provide support to the Ward Sister and Matron for the service.
About us
Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is one of the oldest independent hospitals and medical charities in the UK. We provide person-centred care that focuses on enhancing dignity, independence and quality of life for our patients and residents. Our services span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Charge Nurse Band 6
Department:Specialist Nursing Home
Responsible to:Ward manager
Salary range:£41,489-£54,721 per annum (Band 6)-Incremental reviews take place on an annual basis
Contract Type:Permanent, Fulltime
Hours of work: 150 hours over a 4 week period (approximately 37.5 hours per week)
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK.
To Apply
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
Please read the attached Job Description for the full role key responsibilities and person specification.
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
Generous Annual Leave entitlement
Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UKs only hospital with its own kiln)!
Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Womens network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk
The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Charge Nurse Band 6
Department:Specialist Nursing Home
Responsible to:Ward manager
Salary range:£41,489-£54,721 per annum (Band 6)-Incremental reviews take place on an annual basis
Contract Type:Permanent, Fulltime
Hours of work: 150 hours over a 4 week period (approximately 37.5 hours per week)
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK.
To Apply
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
Please read the attached Job Description for the full role key responsibilities and person specification.
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
Generous Annual Leave entitlement
Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UKs only hospital with its own kiln)!
Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Womens network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk
The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree.
- Practice supervisor.
- Practice assessor.
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD.
- RN1 Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of high level of nursing practice - uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery.
- Significant post registration experience within relevant speciality. (Min. 18 months post qualification experience).
- Credible clinical role model who is committed to improving standards and patient care.
- Experience teaching, assessing and supervising others.
- Knowledge of the principles of leadership.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives.
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management.
- Understanding of clinical audit and research based nursing practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree.
- Practice supervisor.
- Practice assessor.
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD.
- RN1 Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of high level of nursing practice - uses evidence based practice to support patient care delivery.
- Significant post registration experience within relevant speciality. (Min. 18 months post qualification experience).
- Credible clinical role model who is committed to improving standards and patient care.
- Experience teaching, assessing and supervising others.
- Knowledge of the principles of leadership.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives.
- Awareness of clinical governance and risk management.
- Understanding of clinical audit and research based nursing 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.
