Band 6 Enhanced Care Shift Leader

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.

• A registered mental health/Learning disability nurse with significant experience at band 5
• Care Plan and risk Assessment knowledge
• Ability to shift Lead and supervise others
• Management of crisis situation
Desirable
• Has worked in an Acute Hospital Setting previously
• Has a Post Registration qualification
• Is a practice Supervisor
Meets Shortlisting criteria Essential
• Registered mental health/ learning Disability Nurse with Significant Experience at band 5
• Extensive knowledge of Risk and Crisis management
• Clinical Leadership and Supervision Skills
• Commitment to Professional Development and Quality Improvement
Desirable
• A Recognised Post-Registration Qualification
• Practice Assessors Qualification
Person Specification Essential Criteria Essential
• A registered mental health/Learning disability nurse with significant experience at band 5
• Care Plan and risk Assessment knowledge
• Ability to shift Lead and supervise others
• Management of crisis situation
Desirable
• Has worked in an Acute Hospital Setting previously
• Has a Post Registration qualification
• Is a practice Supervisor
Meets Shortlisting criteria Essential
• Registered mental health/ learning Disability Nurse with Significant Experience at band 5
• Extensive knowledge of Risk and Crisis management
• Clinical Leadership and Supervision Skills
• Commitment to Professional Development and Quality Improvement
Desirable
• A Recognised Post-Registration Qualification
• Practice Assessors Qualification
  
  Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming
our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.