Senior Sister

Job overview

Motivating, supporting and managing your team of nurses, you know what it takes to be a Senior Sister. Someone who listens, is aware of their whole team and service users, and makes sure the day-to-day running of the department is smooth and positive. That's what the next Senior Sister at The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester will come in and do. Whether you're an existing Charge Nurse with experience under your belt, or a senior Nurse looking for the next step in your career, join the nursing team that's making a difference to the lives of people with Neurological Conditions. You'll be supported with like-minded colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, in a company that will encourage and support you with career development to help you achieve your career goals. Your career within 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. Its a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. Its what

Job description

As a Senior Sister, you will be responsible for motivating and managing a team of nurses, ensuring smooth and positive operations of the department. You will oversee and provide high-quality care in a neurological setting, coordinating nursing care, delegating tasks, monitoring service users' conditions, and making critical decisions. You'll act as a liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, promoting effective communication and collaboration. You need a relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, a positive attitude, commitment to high-quality care, relevant experience, and proven leadership skills.

Job responsibilities

Motivating, supporting and managing your team of nurses, you know what it takes to be a Senior Sister. Someone who listens, is aware of their whole team and service users, and makes sure the day-to-day running of the department is smooth and positive. That's what the next Senior Sister at The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester will come in and do.

Whether you're an existing Charge Nurse with experience under your belt, or a senior Nurse looking for the next step in your career, join the nursing team that's making a difference to the lives of people with Neurological Conditions. You'll be supported with like-minded colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, in a company that will encourage and support you with career development to help you achieve your career goals.

Your career within 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. 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 previous experience from the NHS or private care, you will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a Neurological setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promote good teamwork. As a Senior Sister, you’ll lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and delivering of clinical services, ensuring the day-to-day operations of your unit is performing well. You'll also;

• Delegate nursing tasks to Nurses working in the unit and coordinate with other teams
• Monitor service users’ conditions and respond to changes
• Supervise other members within the team's unit and provide guidance and support
• Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation
• Be liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, with effective communication and collaboration

No two days will be the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine. 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:The Dean Neurological Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Longford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9EE

The Dean Neurological Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), which is on the outskirts of the town within easy commute from Gloucester, Cheltenham with good transport links.

The Centre delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability.

It specialises in slow stream rehabilitation where the emphasis is placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.

Bedrooms are fitted with high dependency equipment, including ceiling track hoists, wall mounted suction and oxygen equipment., with all rooms adapted to individual requirements. There are also well-equipped therapy facilities and other facilities such as gardens, gym and minibus.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £47,430
• 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 parking

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

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 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.

About the organisation

Elysium Healthcare operates The Dean Neurological Centre, which provides specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for individuals with complex long-term neurological conditions. With 60 beds, the centre focuses on maximising individuals' functional abilities, comfort, and quality of life. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, employing over 8,000 people across the UK, and is part of a global network in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive recruitment, ensuring all staff promote and safeguard the welfare of service users and is a Disability Confident employer.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, relevant experience, and proven leadership skills