Duty Senior Nursenhs Afc: Band 7

East London Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Duty Senior Nurse to provide senior clinical and operational leadership across inpatient services. The postholder will oversee safe running of services, staffing deployment, bed management and escalation of concerns, while maintaining high standards of care and governance.

Working with multidisciplinary teams, you will lead responses to incidents and emergencies, support staff development and wellbeing, andModel a positive culture

Qualifications

• RMN with current NMC registration and eligible to practise in the NHS.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration in an acute clinical setting, including 2 years at a senior level.
• Post-registration specialist study evidenced by a recognized qualification.
• Teaching, mentoring or assessing qualification is desirable.
• Leadership qualification or credentials are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible senior nursing leadership and operational oversight across inpatient services.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Coordinate patient flow, bed management and escalation processes.
• Oversee safe staffing deployment and respond to incidents and emergencies.
• Promote patient safety, governance and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Decision making

Communication

Resource management

Education

RMN / Registered Mental Nurse

NMC registration

5 years post-registration in acute setting (2 years at senior level)

Post Registration specialist study

Teaching & mentoring/assessing qualification

Leadership qualification

Job description

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Duty Senior Nurse to provide senior clinical and operational leadership across inpatient services. The postholder will oversee the safe running of services including out of hours, supporting patient flow, bed management, staffing deployment, risk management, and timely escalation of concerns. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and senior management, they will provide visible leadership, coordinate responses to incidents and emergencies, support safe staffing levels, and ensure high standards of patient care, quality, and governance are maintained across all inpatient wards. The role is pivotal in ensuring safe, effective, responsive, and well-led services for patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Provide visible senior nursing leadership and operational oversight across inpatient services.

Lead, support and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

Coordinate patient flow, bed management and service escalation processes.

Support the safe and effective deployment of staffing resources.

Provide expert clinical advice, guidance and decision-making support to clinical teams.

Lead and coordinate responses to incidents, emergencies and operational pressures.

Promote high standards of patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance.

Maintain oversight of service delivery, ensuring timely resolution of operational and clinical issues.

Act as a senior role model, fostering a positive culture and supporting staff development and wellbeing.

Working for our organisation

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job description and main responsibilities

Provide senior nursing leadership and operational oversight across inpatient services, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care.

Act as a source of expert clinical advice and support for staff, promoting professional standards and best practice.

Coordinate patient flow, bed management, and service escalation processes to support safe and timely care.

Lead and respond to operational challenges, incidents, and emergencies, ensuring risks are managed appropriately.

Support the effective deployment of staffing resources and help maintain safe staffing levels across services.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to address complex clinical and operational issues.

Promote patient safety, clinical governance, safeguarding, and compliance with Trust policies and procedures.

Build effective working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers, and partner organisations to support positive outcomes.

Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives, and the ongoing development of safe and responsive services.

Act as a visible leader and role model, supporting staff wellbeing, development, and a positive culture of care.

Person specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential criteria

• RMN
• Current NMC registration
• First level registered nurse with a minimum 5 years post registration experience within an acute clinical area, 2 years of which has been at a senior level including undertaking the role of Duty Senior nurse.
• Evidence of Post Registration specialist clinical study
• Teaching and mentoring/assessing qualification
• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Continuous nursing experience in a variety of setting
• Professional clinical experience in appropriate specialty including the role of duty Senior nurse (DSN)
• Effective communication skills
• Basic understanding of IT and technology including MAPS and RIO
• Ability to successfully manage resources effectively

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Awareness of the relevant policies and procedures
• Full understanding of a Band 7 role
• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice
• Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Able to manage difficult situations effectively
• Able to priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Time management skills
• Able to use initiative and make decisions