Elysium Healthcare

Lead Nurse/ Deputy Care Centre Director

The closing date is 26 December 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior nursing leadership role within a large and diverse care center. As the Lead Nurse/Deputy Care Center Director, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of people with complex neurological conditions, providing strong and robust leadership to the nursing team. You will work closely with the Care Center Director, attending both internal and external meetings, and be responsible for ensuring high-quality care, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement within the service.

Main duties of the job

As the Lead Nurse/Deputy Care Center Director, you will be responsible for providing strong and robust leadership within the Lakefields Neurological Centre, a 22-bed facility for people with neurological and spinal conditions. You will have extensive senior manager experience in healthcare and be ready for a new challenge. Your role will involve leading and guiding a team of nurses, monitoring quality outcomes, and deputizing for the Care Center Director in attending internal and external meetings. You will promote a culture of teamwork and cooperation, encourage potential, provide support, and set goals to drive performance and standards. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of respiratory ward/ITU experience, a detailed understanding of statutory regulations, and the ability to oversee and deliver quality objectives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, with over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. As part of the Ramsay Health Care global network, Elysium employs over 86,000 people across 10 countries, offering a wide range of opportunities for growth and development.

Details

Date posted

28 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£56,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1433470578

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Chigwell

IG7 6HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you already have extensive senior manager experience within healthcare and are looking for a new challenge in a large and diverse Care Centre, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.  Join Lakefields Neurological Centre as the Lead Nurse/ Deputy Care Centre Director and be part of helping some of the most vulnerable people in society.

You’ll support the Care Centre Director in providing strong and robust leadership. Lakefields is a fully refurbished 22-bed neurological service for people with neurological and spinal conditions who require specialist rehabilitation following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or other neurological condition.

As a senior member of the nursing team, you will have experience within a similar setting from the NHS and/or Private Care. You will lead and guide a team of nurses to provide exceptional care.  You will be involved in all operational functions of the service with specific accountability for monitoring quality outcomes and development within the service.  

In deputising for the Care Centre Director, you will be required to attend both internal and external meetings with key stakeholders.

Your already strong leadership qualities will ensure a strong culture of teamwork and cooperation, encouraging potential, providing support and setting goals to drive performance and standards.

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.

As the Lead Nurse/ Deputy Care Centre Director, you will be:

As experienced RGN with tracheostomy -ventilator care experience you will provide a high profile, visible clinical leadership to the hospital wide nursing team. You will promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all service users, employees and visitors. You will ensure that standards of patient care are maintained at all times within the parameters of operational policies and governing legislation.

No two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine.  

  • Providing strong and robust leadership within the service
  • Responsibility for quality outcomes and complaints
  • Promoting and safeguard the well-being and interests of all Residents, employees and visitors
  • Ensuring site is compliant with all Regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Registered Nurse RGN
  • 5 plus years of respiratory ward/ITU experience
  • Ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment
  • Focus to detail, quality and positive can do attitude
  • Proactive and creative
  • High level of integrity
  • A detailed understanding of statutory regulations
  • Ability to oversee and deliver quality objectives
  • Management at senior level

Location: Lakefields Neurological Centre, Lambourne Road, Chigwell , IG7 6HH 

What You’ll 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 base salary of £56,000
  • 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 

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you already have extensive senior manager experience within healthcare and are looking for a new challenge in a large and diverse Care Centre, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.  Join Lakefields Neurological Centre as the Lead Nurse/ Deputy Care Centre Director and be part of helping some of the most vulnerable people in society.

You’ll support the Care Centre Director in providing strong and robust leadership. Lakefields is a fully refurbished 22-bed neurological service for people with neurological and spinal conditions who require specialist rehabilitation following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or other neurological condition.

As a senior member of the nursing team, you will have experience within a similar setting from the NHS and/or Private Care. You will lead and guide a team of nurses to provide exceptional care.  You will be involved in all operational functions of the service with specific accountability for monitoring quality outcomes and development within the service.  

In deputising for the Care Centre Director, you will be required to attend both internal and external meetings with key stakeholders.

Your already strong leadership qualities will ensure a strong culture of teamwork and cooperation, encouraging potential, providing support and setting goals to drive performance and standards.

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.

As the Lead Nurse/ Deputy Care Centre Director, you will be:

As experienced RGN with tracheostomy -ventilator care experience you will provide a high profile, visible clinical leadership to the hospital wide nursing team. You will promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of all service users, employees and visitors. You will ensure that standards of patient care are maintained at all times within the parameters of operational policies and governing legislation.

No two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine.  

  • Providing strong and robust leadership within the service
  • Responsibility for quality outcomes and complaints
  • Promoting and safeguard the well-being and interests of all Residents, employees and visitors
  • Ensuring site is compliant with all Regulatory guidelines and statutory requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Registered Nurse RGN
  • 5 plus years of respiratory ward/ITU experience
  • Ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment
  • Focus to detail, quality and positive can do attitude
  • Proactive and creative
  • High level of integrity
  • A detailed understanding of statutory regulations
  • Ability to oversee and deliver quality objectives
  • Management at senior level

Location: Lakefields Neurological Centre, Lambourne Road, Chigwell , IG7 6HH 

What You’ll 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 base salary of £56,000
  • 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

  • Registered Nurse RGN with at least 5 years of respiratory ward/ITU experience. Demonstrated ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment, focus on detail and quality, and a positive can-do attitude. Strong leadership qualities, high level of integrity, and a detailed understanding of statutory regulations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse RGN with at least 5 years of respiratory ward/ITU experience. Demonstrated ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously in a highly dynamic environment, focus on detail and quality, and a positive can-do attitude. Strong leadership qualities, high level of integrity, and a detailed understanding of statutory regulations.

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).

Additional information

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


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Chigwell

IG7 6HH


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Elysium Healthcare

recruitment@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

28 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£56,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1433470578

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Chigwell

IG7 6HH


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