Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- General
A registered mental health/Learning disability nurse with significant experience at band 5
- General
Care Plan and risk Assessment knowledge
- General
Ability to shift Lead and supervise others
- General
Management of crisis situation
- General
Has worked in an Acute Hospital Setting previously
- General
Has a Post Registration qualification
- General
Is a practice Supervisor
- Meets Shortlisting criteria
Registered mental health/ learning Disability Nurse with Significant Experience at band 5
- Meets Shortlisting criteria
Extensive knowledge of Risk and Crisis management
- Meets Shortlisting criteria
Clinical Leadership and Supervision Skills
- Meets Shortlisting criteria
Commitment to Professional Development and Quality Improvement
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Meets Shortlisting criteria
A Recognised Post-Registration Qualification
- Meets Shortlisting criteria
Practice Assessors Qualification
Job overview
Lead the Shift. Elevate Care. Become a Band 6 Enhanced Care Shift Leader at Croydon.
Are you a senior Mental Health or Learning Disability nurse ready to step up and make a real impact? At Croydon University Hospital, we are investing in our people and our patients.
This is your chance to take the lead. You will be the go-to clinical expert on shift, driving safety, mentoring junior staff, and shaping outstanding patient experiences. It is more than a role, it is an opportunity to inspire your team and define excellence in care.
Main duties of the job
Provide expert clinical leadership and oversight during shifts, acting as the senior point of contact. Mentor, support, and supervise junior staff, fostering a positive learning environment. Coordinate patient flow within the team , and multidisciplinary teamwork. Conduct rapid assessments of deteriorating patients and escalate care appropriately. Champion safety, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and policies. Manage complex situations and clinical incidents, ensuring robust documentation. Role-model exceptional, compassionate care and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Optimise resource allocation and support the Team Lead and Associate Director of Nursing for People with Mental Health Needs in daily operational delivery.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.
Interview date: TBC
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Enhanced Care Shift Leader with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 pa inc HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: 6 Months Probationary period. The application deadline is 02 Oct 2026.
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