Night Unit Coordinator (RMN/RNLD)

Cygnet Hospital Harrow; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the City of London is seeking a confident Night Unit Coordinator (RMN/RNLD) to inspire and oversee the delivery of excellent care. The role involves supervising shifts, coordinating hospital tasks, and providing clinical support. Ideal candidates must be qualified Registered Mental Health Nurses or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurses with strong leadership skills. This position offers learning opportunities and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Expert supervision & support

Free health cash plan

Pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse.
• Strong leadership and management skills required.
• Experience in clinical audit and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the smooth running of a shift and take leadership responsibility.
• Act as a role model to all staff in clinical areas.
• Implement and monitor resolutions for complex clinical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Support

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse

Job description

We are looking for a confident Night Unit Coordinator (RMN/RNLD) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care within our services onsite at Cygnet Hospital Harrow. You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (nights only).

Cygnet Hospital Harrow provides a recovery focused service treating a wide range of mental health problems. We also offer specialist diagnostic, assessment and inpatient services for individuals with mental health needs and who also have a dual diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Our acute in‑patient psychiatric services offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment for individuals with a wide range of psychological and emotional problems, including those who are detained under the Mental Health Act.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Mental Health Nurse or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the smooth running of a shift and take leadership responsibility for the ward in the absence of the Ward Manager (staff coordination and overseeing ward operations).
• Act as a role model to all staff in clinical areas, helping to maintain a motivated positive workforce.
• Identify and assess complex clinical and non‑clinical issues, implement resolutions and monitor outcomes.
• Take an active role in clinical audit on the ward and in the hospital.
• Coordinate the hospital to ensure that tasks are prioritised and undertaken in a timely efficient manner.
• Provide professional and advanced clinical support and advice to on‑call doctors, nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members working within the hospital sites.
• Work autonomously, managing routine activities and responding to emergencies, escalating issues appropriately to the on‑call manager.
• Follow and ensure others implement Cygnet Policy and Procedures and maintain a level of service which meets the standard for the hospital.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Strong compliance or governance responsibilities, Disability Confident.

EEO Statement

Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall number of interviews offered to disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to the website.

Benefits

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme.
• Expert supervision & support.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Free health cash plan.
• 24‑hour free GP support line.
• Free life assurance cover.
• Free eye tests.
• Car lease discounts.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free mortgage broker and insurance cover.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee NHS discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme.
• Smart Health Toolkit – Providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health checks.