Night Nurse Services Manager - One Year Fixed Term Contract

Tezlom; Baldock; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Hertfordshire is seeking an experienced Night Nurse Services Manager for a fixed-term contract. This role involves ensuring high standards of patient care during night hours, leading a team of nurses, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have a nursing qualification and a strong clinical background, with at least 3 years of experience in mental health settings. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a welcome bonus.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £3,000

NMC Pin renewal fee paid

Bupa Healthcare Expenses Cover

Life Insurance

Up to 33 days annual leave

Cycle2Work Scheme

Blue Light Discount Card eligibility

Free Parking

'Refer a Friend' scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience in Older People's Mental Health care or Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the site during the night, ensuring high standards of care.
• Collaborate with nurses and ward teams across all wards.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies swiftly and effectively.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing qualification (NMC registered)

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

Nursing qualification with NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Night Nurse Services Manager | Fixed Term (1 Year)

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract: Full-Time, Night Shifts | 1-Year Fixed Term

Salary: £50,601 per annum

Please note that this role doesn't provide any sponsorship.

Benefits

• Welcome Bonus of £3,000
• 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
• Free Parking
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme

Role overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced nurse for our client as a Night Manager. Whether you're currently in a leadership role or looking to take your first step into site-wide and clinical management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to provide proactive and visible leadership during the night shift.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the site during the night, ensuring the same high standards of care as during the day.
• Collaborate closely with the nurses in charge and ward teams across all wards, supported by on-call senior managers and doctors.
• Maintain and enhance the quality of care throughout the night.
• Responding swiftly and effectively to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Providing coaching and mentorship to team members.
• Conducting randomised spot checks to ensure compliance and high standards.
• Ensuring thorough handovers and accurate, timely documentation.
• Involvement in audits and personnel management.

Essential Criteria

• Proven leadership and managerial abilities.
• Nursing qualification with current NMC registration as RMN or RNLD.
• Strong clinical background with demonstrable skills.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience in Older People\'s Mental Health (OPMH) care or Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is highly desirable.
• Outstanding communication skills, with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care.
• Ability to work autonomously and make confident, informed decisions.

This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about ensuring excellent patient care during night hours. If you meet these criteria and are ready to take on a leadership role that makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.