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:

• Right to work - NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED
• 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