Night Service Manager - Mental Health Provider

RMN or RNLD - Baldock, Hertfordshire - starting from £47,265 per annum plus weekend enhancements

Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Night Service Manager (Band 6/7) has arisen on our PICU Ward. This is an opportunity to work within one of the highest turnover male acute wards within Hertfordshire. Within this role you will have chance to develop a broad portfolio of transferable clinical skills as well as management experience. We are passionate about providing the best clinical care to our patients and you would be expected to contribute to the innovative practice on the ward and to on-going service development as per local, Trust and National requirements.

We are a 25 bedded male and female acute and high dependency admissions ward where you will gain experience from working with service users with the most acute and often complex mental health presentations. This would allow you the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to care for those with some of the most challenging needs. You are guaranteed to gain experience in shaping the service and implement new policies. The management team would provide you with robust support in this role as well as for progression in career development!

Working as part of a multi -disciplinary team you will have excellent communication skills and team working abilities. A key role of the Night Service Manager is to lead by example and be a role model for the nursing team. We are looking for an individual who is able to support junior staff and students in their professional development, through excellent and effective clinical leadership and sharing of knowledge.

You will work very closely with the ward manager and other Clinical Charge Nurses to ensure that the unit maintains the highest standard of care provision and safe level of staffing. The post holder will have a role in all aspects of service development and improvement. In return our service will provide you with high levels of supervision and support during your working career with us and provide you with personal development plans to help you develop in this role.

You will

develop confidence in assessing risk on a formal and informal basis and be able to balance this effectively with acting in the least restrictive way, fostering a safe yet therapeutic service.

It is essential you have an understanding of the challenges that face nurses caring for individual's with mental health difficulties today and be able to demonstrate resilience and empathy. Most important to us is that you have a commitment and passion to want to be part of an excellent service.


Working for our organisation

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance.

There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. It's

important to us that you feel valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Welcome Bonus of £3,000 (T&C's may apply)
• NMC Pin renewal fee paid each year
• Bupa Healthcare Expenses Cover
• Life Insurance
• Up to 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (dependent on the length of service)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card eligibility
• Parking on site
•Refer a Friend' scheme

Job Ref
IR44316
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