Charge Nurse

A brilliant new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Charge Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health private hospital based in the Marylebone, London area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers



This is Central London's leading private mental health hospital, specialising in general mental health, including eating disorders and addictions





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*To be considered for this position you must be qualified as an RMN Nurse with a current active NMC Pin

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As a Charge Nurse your key responsibilities include:



  • To assess, plan and implement patient care plans, incorporating risk assessments, risk management and engagement plans

  • Ensure that care-plans are comprehensive, and are understandable by the patient

  • Ensure that each professional involved in the care of the patient has been represented in the care-plan

  • Ensure that every patient has a copy of their current care-plan

  • Ensure that a patient's capacity and willingness to consent to the care-plan is documented

  • Meet with the key-patient at least once a week to establish a therapeutic rapport, and to do one-to-one work with supervision

  • Ensure that decisions from ward rounds are acted upon and, if necessary, incorporated into the care-plan



The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:



  • Experience of working with patients with a variety of mental health problems

  • Knowledge of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act

  • Experience of coordinating a shift

  • Ability to deal with a very challenging patient group in a positive manner

  • Ability to identify and manage stressful situations

  • Experience in implementing risk assessments and developing risk management plans

  • Experience in specialist service areas such as, Adolescent, EDU Addictions or General Psychiatry



The successful Charge Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £34,000 - £43,000 per annum.

We currently have vacancies for both days and night shifts available.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:




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*£3,000 Welcome Bonus + London Allowance of £4,000 per annum

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  • 25 days' holiday increasing up to 30 days for long service plus bank holidays

  • Refer a nurse scheme paying £2000 per successful recruit

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) and training

  • Generous Company pension scheme with The People's Pension

  • 100% of NMC registration renewal paid (subject to meeting the criteria)

  • Generous Company sick pay

  • Annual staff bonus (discretionary)

  • Travel Loan scheme

  • Free life assurance cover (4x salary)

  • On-site restaurant with subsidised staff meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Access to Perkbox Medical, which provides 24 hour access to a private GP service

  • An extensive Perkbox staff benefits package, offering a comprehensive range of discounts and access to well-being apps

  • Free eye tests and contribution towards the cost of glasses (if required)

  • Long service recognition

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

  • Long-term disability insurance



Reference ID: 5951


To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV




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