Service Lead – nurse qualified
We are working in partnership with a provider of mental health support and have a permanent opportunity for a Service Lead based in Baldock, Hertfordshire.
If successful, you will be working in a PICU unit within the hospital.
This is a permanent, full time role.
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £49,000 per annum.
Essential Criteria:
- NMC registered nurse.
- Relevant management experience.
- Experience of working with MDT and in-patient setup.
- Significant clinical, in-patient experience in a hospital setting.
- Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
As a Service Lead your main responsibilities will include:
- Carry 24 hour continuous responsibility for units and manage it within the allocated resources.
- To undertake responsibility for the implementation of organisational personnel policies.
- Responsible for the planning and co-ordination of annual leave, maintaining appropriate safe staffing levels and skill mix of ward area via rota management.
- Provide effective leadership by setting clear objectives and defining roles of staff.
- Leading the nursing team, delegating work, organising rotas on an equitable basis and ensuring appropriate skill and grade mix.
- Responsible for overall staffing arrangements and nursing rotas, organising the most effective use of manpower and skill mix within available resources.
- To participate in the planning and commissioning of new services.
- To participate in the formal review and evaluation of the services provided.
- Ensure reports, statements and investigations of accidents, incidents and complaints are carried out and the appropriate authorities are notified.
- The service lead will have 24 hour continuous responsibility for the unit/s.
Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:
- Welcome Bonus of £3,000.
- Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays.
- High street discounts via HCPA Academy.
- In-house training and development.
- Access to career progression throughout the group.
- Employer pension contribution
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson.
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