Location: Birmingham
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week Monday - Friday
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RGN) to step into the role of Head of Care at a leading brain injuries charity in Birmingham. This role offers you the chance to make a real difference by providing strategic leadership and ensuring the highest standards of care for individuals living with complex brain injuries.
In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team of nurses and rehabilitation support staff, delivering person-centered care that promotes independence, dignity, and respect. This is an exciting chance to join a service that supports individuals with cognitive, physical, and emotional challenges, helping them achieve their personal rehabilitation goals.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide hands-on leadership, direction, and supervision to the nursing and rehabilitation support team.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.
- Coordinate the assessment of referrals, admissions, and discharges, ensuring effective communication and planning.
- Lead on Quality Assurance Audits and Clinical Governance processes, ensuring compliance with policies and relevant legislation.
- Develop and oversee individual care plans, ensuring ongoing assessment, evaluation, and review.
- Promote health education and health promotion opportunities for individuals in the service.
- Support the Service Manager in the development and continuous improvement of service provision.
- Act as the lead in health-related emergencies and liaise with external agencies when needed.
- Deputise for the Service Manager in their absence.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A valid RGN nursing qualification with current NMC registration.
- Proven experience managing a nursing team or ward effectively.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
- Experience in managing complex care or rehabilitation services.
- An understanding of the challenges of supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries and other neurological conditions.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- A Mentorship in Practice (MIP) qualification or willingness to undertake one.
- 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata).
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Group life assurance.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free parking.
- Nationwide employee discounts, including eating out and shopping.
- Blue Light Card for discounts with NHS, emergency services, and social care providers.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Recognition through long-service and staff awards.
We are committed to employee well-being and providing a supportive environment where you can achieve your professional goals and thrive.
How to Apply:For more information or to apply for the role, please contact:
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