Job summary
Job Title: Band 6 (Charge Nurse)
Position: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5 p/w
Salary Range: £40,281 - £53,127 (dependent on experience)
We are seeking for a Band 6 Charge Nurse with experience in long-term in mechanical ventilation (invasive or Non-invasive), shifts management with evidence of ongoing professional development, to join our Specialist Ventilation Service, based across our two purpose-built units, the Jack Emerson Centre and Leonora Ward, each with 16 beds. The service provides specialist care for patients with complex Neuro-disability who require long-term invasive mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy. As Charge Nurse, you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while providing clinical leadership and supporting the Ward Manager in the day-to-day running of the ward. You will guide and support nursing and healthcare assistant staff, ensuring safe, compassionate and professional care for our patients. You will provide support for and deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager.
We are committed to supporting our staff with specialist training and personal development. A comprehensive induction programme is provided along with supervision and ongoing support from our dedicate clinical education team to help you develop your knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
1. Demonstrate an awareness of RHNs
objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
2. Strive to improve and offer excellent
standards of safe, clinical care.
3. 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.
4. To deliver a high standard of care to
the patient and residents of the hospital.
5. To assess patients care needs and to
develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
6. Participate in managing nurses and
nursing services.
7. 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 pathwayfrom post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life carefor 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.
The ventilation service provides care and support for patients complex respiratory illness requiring invasive or non-invasive mechanical ventilation support. Patients are cared for within a specialist environment by a large and experienced nursing team working closely alongside the multidisciplinary team and medical staff to deliver high quality, evidence-based care. The service also supported by the two long term ventilation service from Guys and St. Thomass NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Brompton NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 pathwayfrom post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life carefor 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.
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
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 pathwayfrom post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life carefor 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.
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 Nursing degree
- NMC Registered
- RN1 Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Practice supervisor.
- Practice assessor.
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience with relevant speciality minimum 18 months post-qualification experience
- Evidence of high level of nursing evidence based practice to support patient care delivery
- Experience in teaching, assessing and supervising others including Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants
- Understanding of clinical audit, CQC, and Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE)
- Experience in neuro-rehabilitation of people who have sustained brain injury
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Nursing degree
- NMC Registered
- RN1 Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Practice supervisor.
- Practice assessor.
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience with relevant speciality minimum 18 months post-qualification experience
- Evidence of high level of nursing evidence based practice to support patient care delivery
- Experience in teaching, assessing and supervising others including Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants
- Understanding of clinical audit, CQC, and Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOE)
- Experience in neuro-rehabilitation of people who have sustained brain injury
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.
