Night Services Co-ordinator - Band 6

Job overview

At Brooklands Hospital our patients have asked for nurses who "will fight for them in MDT's to get the appropriate opportunities and support, that listen, that let them be involved in care planning and risk assessments, that have a good sense of humour and know what makes them happy. They would like nurses who are caring and talk to them and give them praise when they do well"

We are now looking for a night nurse co-ordinator to help achieve this. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating care on the site throughout the night, providing leadership and clinical support for the nursing staff and ensuring the safe staffing levels and skill mix across the site. To ensure high quality of all aspects of care and to maintain therapeutic environments. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing incidents on site and supporting staff in the management of these.

Main duties of the job

• Regularly visit each ward to; provide advice and support, ensure staffing levels and skill mix are sufficient
• Supervise junior members of staff including preceptorship nurses, students, and NHSP/agency staf
• Oversee all incidents as required and respond to CRASH, Fire and ILS call
• Inform the Ward manager of professional concerns and promote professional evidenced based practice at all times

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the review of observation levels in conjunction with the MD
• Co-ordinate staff issues which arise throughout the night and plan safe staffing for the following shift, liaising with Matrons and Staffing offic
• Contribute to clinical audits and care plan reviews

Qualifications

Essential

• Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Must have or be willing to work towards a recognised management qualification
• Learning Disability Nursing qualification
• Mentoring and Assessing ENB 998 or equivalent
• Immediate Life Support Training
• SI training

Experience

Essential

• A range of experience of working with people with learning disabilities and / or mental health difficulties
• Substantial post registration experience
• Recent experience working within an inpatient setting
• Experience of working as a member of a multi disciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication
• Understanding of current health policy initiatives
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983