Charge Nurse (RMN or RNLD)

Job summary

Being a Charge Nurse is more than helping to manage a team. It's supporting a leader, being an expert, supporting and embracing a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within the ward. If you agree, then you're the Charge Nurse we're looking for. Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or an existing Deputy Ward Manager looking for a new ward to be a key part of, if caring for others and being able to successfully support in leading a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team at Victoria Gardens in Huyton. Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling 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 delivering great healthcare should feel like. What you will be doing: With experience from th

Main duties of the job

Being a Charge Nurse at Elysium Healthcare means supporting leaders, embracing a positive culture, providing guidance, and nurturing talent while managing a team. The role is open to senior nurses looking for career advancement or current Deputy Ward Managers seeking a new opportunity. The position is based at Victoria Gardens, Huyton, where the Charge Nurse will lead the nursing team in providing high-quality care for individuals with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviors. Responsibilities include providing clinical leadership, supporting teamwork, managing ward budgets, and ensuring high standards within a clinical governance framework. Applicants need a relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, a positive and compassionate attitude, and relevant experience. Benefits include a salary of £45,641, ample annual leave, career development opportunities, and wellbeing support.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, boasts over 8,000 employees and a network of 80+ services across England and Wales. They specialize in diverse areas such as mental health, learning disabilities, and autism. As part of a global network spanning 10 countries with over 86,000 employees, Elysium provides ample opportunity for career growth and movement. Their mission focuses on delivering high-quality care, promoting inclusive recruitment, and ensuring the welfare of their service users. The organization values a collaborative environment and supports employee wellbeing through comprehensive benefit packages and continuous career development initiatives.

Details

• Date posted: 23 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £45,641 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1520053362
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Huyton, L36 5SA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Being a Charge Nurse is more than helping to manage a team. It's supporting a leader, being an expert, supporting and embracing a positive culture, providing guidance, nurturing talent, and most importantly, looking after everyone within the ward. If you agree, then you're the Charge Nurse we're looking for.

Whether you're a senior nurse looking for the next step in your career, or an existing Deputy Ward Manager looking for a new ward to be a key part of, if caring for others and being able to successfully support in leading a team to effectively run a ward comes naturally to you, then apply today and join the team at Victoria Gardens in Huyton.

Your career within Elysium will be enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling 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 experience from the NHS or private care, you will support the Ward Manager to lead the nursing team in providing high-quality care and support to people with complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting good teamwork.

As a Charge Nurse, you will empower recovery and deliver supervision to staff across the ward to deliver great healthcare. You will work alongside the senior Nurse and Ward Manager to co-ordinate the on-call service and manage the ward budgets, and lead by example, acting as a role model to all members of the nursing team, leading care teams and creating a positive learning environment that makes a difference and changes lives for the better.

Other duties include:

• Providing Clinical Leadership and expertise
• Providing leadership and guidance to support a unified service and engaged workforce
• Ensuring that high standards are in place, followed and improved in accordance within the Clinical Governance framework
• Utilising and supervising all nursing staff effectively
• Being an expert resource on Nursing care of service users within the specialism and hold a key role in the multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining a positive and collaborative environment to allow ward members to reach their potential and maximum their ability to provide high-quality care, staff welfare and staff training
• Designated to take charge of the ward of the ward in the Ward Manager's absence

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: Victoria Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 5SA

You will be working at Victoria Gardens, a specialist locked rehabilitation for people with complex mental health needs and behaviours that challenge, as well as a ward for older females. You will support the service to equip service users with the skills required for community living and increased independence.

The service is a recovery-based service and incorporates elements of the Good Lives Model, supported by individualised interventions. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team which includes Nursing, Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Social Worker support.

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 £ 45,641
• 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 meals and 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 80 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.