Night Co-ordinator Nurse

To lead and manage the quality of care staff for our young people during night shifts, ensuring the service runs smoothly. You will be a pivotal member of the operational management team, supporting nurses, senior nurses, and the care team at Park Lodge Hospital.

Main Tasks:

• Provide effective night leadership and management of the service under the direction of the Ward or Hospital Manager.
• Lead and support the night staff team, ensuring appropriate allocation, supervision, and clinical oversight.
• Monitor and manage night-time costs and resources efficiently within budgetary guidelines.
• Uphold regulatory, professional, and company standards, ensuring full compliance through observation and supervision.
• Promote a high-quality, person-centred care culture that aligns with company aims and values.
• Ensure timely achievement of positive outcomes arising from regulatory or internal quality processes.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in clinical practice, encouraging a culture of learning and change.
• Act as a named nurse, leading on assessment and care planning in partnership with service users and their families.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment that promotes positive behaviour, engagement, and meaningful activity.
• Provide effective clinical leadership, coaching, and supervision to staff, including appraisals and performance reviews.
• Support the recruitment, induction, preceptorship, and ongoing professional development of nursing and support staff.
• Ensure accurate record keeping, medication management, and adherence to all company policies and safe working systems.
• Manage staff deployment and rota planning to ensure appropriate skill mix and service coverage.
• Build strong working relationships with regulators, commissioners, families, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the service positively, maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and effective communication with all departments.

General: The post-holder will have access to a wide range of confidential information about patients, staff and the company, which must not be divulged to any unauthorised person in any circumstances. To demonstrate non-discriminatory practice in all aspects of work.

Person Specification: You will need relevant experience as an RMN/RNMH, as well as being a first-level nurse with evidence of professional development, relevant skills, and knowledge. Awareness of the wider healthcare economy and political environment, relevant clinical experience in a similar environment, and a proven track record of leadership skills are also required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. This role description may be subject to amendment to take account of changing circumstances but such amendments will only be made following consultation between the post-holder and the Hospital Director.