Job Description

The role of Charge Nurse at Cefn Carnau in Caerphilly is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to lead and manage a team, while delivering high-quality care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental illness, personality disorders, and autism. This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable people, with a supportive team and excellent benefits package.
Main duties of the job
As the Charge Nurse, you will be responsible for overseeing and providing quality care and support to the service users, while also managing and motivating your nursing team. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the unit, delegating tasks, monitoring service user conditions, and making critical decisions. Effective communication and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team will be key. This role offers variety, with no two days the same, and the chance to develop your specialist skills.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is an established and stable company with over 8,000 employees, providing a range of mental health, learning disability, and other specialist services across England and Wales. As part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, there are opportunities for career development and progression.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
41,500 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1384229038
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Thornhill
CF83 1LX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Motivating, supporting and managing your team of nurses, you know what it takes to be a Charge Nurse. Someone who listens, is aware of their whole team and service users, and makes sure the day-to-day running of the department is smooth and positive. That's what the next Charge Nurse at Cefn Carnau in Caerphilly will come in and do. Whether you're an existing Charge Nurse with experience under your belt, or a senior Nurse looking for the next step in your career, join the nursing team that's making a difference to the lives of people with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition. You'll be supported with like-minded colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, in a company that will encourage and support you with career development to help you achieve your career goals.
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. 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 previous experience from the NHS or private care, you will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a LD and Mental health setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promote good teamwork. As a Charge Nurse, you'll lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and delivering of clinical services, ensuring the day-to-day operations of your unit is performing well. You'll also;

• Delegate nursing tasks to Nurses working in the unit and coordinate with other teams
• Monitor service users' conditions and respond to changes
• Supervise other members within the team's unit and provide guidance and support
• Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation
• Be liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, with effective communication and collaboration

No two days will be the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine. 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: Cefn Carnau Lane, Caerphilly, South Wales, CF83 1LX
You will be working at Cefn Carnau; a low secure/rehabilitation service for adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition.
The programmes provided at the service, include a sex offender treatment programme, anger management, trauma therapy, art psychotherapy together with bespoke psychological sessions aimed at people with learning disabilities.
What you will get

• Annual salary of 41,500
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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
Motivating, supporting and managing your team of nurses, you know what it takes to be a Charge Nurse. Someone who listens, is aware of their whole team and service users, and makes sure the day-to-day running of the department is smooth and positive. That's what the next Charge Nurse at Cefn Carnau in Caerphilly will come in and do. Whether you're an existing Charge Nurse with experience under your belt, or a senior Nurse looking for the next step in your career, join the nursing team that's making a difference to the lives of people with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition. You'll be supported with like-minded colleagues across the multidisciplinary team, in a company that will encourage and support you with career development to help you achieve your career goals.
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. 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 previous experience from the NHS or private care, you will oversee and provide high-quality care and support to people in a LD and Mental health setting, while supporting your team and colleagues and promote good teamwork. As a Charge Nurse, you'll lead and coordinate the quality and management of nursing care and delivering of clinical services, ensuring the day-to-day operations of your unit is performing well. You'll also;

• Delegate nursing tasks to Nurses working in the unit and coordinate with other teams
• Monitor service users' conditions and respond to changes
• Supervise other members within the team's unit and provide guidance and support
• Make critical decisions regarding service user assignments, staff scheduling, and resource allocation
• Be liaison between nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, with effective communication and collaboration

No two days will be the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine. 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: Cefn Carnau Lane, Caerphilly, South Wales, CF83 1LX
You will be working at Cefn Carnau; a low secure/rehabilitation service for adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition.
The programmes provided at the service, include a sex offender treatment programme, anger management, trauma therapy, art psychotherapy together with bespoke psychological sessions aimed at people with learning disabilities.
What you will get

• Annual salary of 41,500
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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

• You will need a relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, and previous experience in a similar environment. Excellent leadership skills, a commitment to high-quality care, and a caring, compassionate nature are also essential.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• You will need a relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, and previous experience in a similar environment. Excellent leadership skills, a commitment to high-quality care, and a caring, compassionate nature are also essential.

Skills Required