At Brooklands Hospital our patients have asked for nurses who will fight for them in MDT's to get the appropriate opportunities and support, that listen, that let them be involved in care planning and risk assessments, that have a good sense of humour and know what makes them happy. They would like nurses who are caring and talk to them and give them praise when they do well.
Role Overview
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating care on the site throughout the night, providing leadership and clinical support for the nursing staff and ensuring safe staffing levels and skill mix across the site. The post holder will also oversee incidents on site, supporting staff in the management of these and ensure high quality of all aspects of care and maintain therapeutic environments.
Responsibilities
- Regularly visit each ward to provide advice and support, ensuring staffing levels and skill mix are sufficient.
- Supervise junior members of staff including preceptorship nurses, students, and NHSP/agency staff.
- Oversee all incidents as required and respond to CRASH, Fire and ILS calls.
- Inform the Ward Manager of professional concerns and promote professional evidence-based practice at all times.
- Actively contribute to the review of observation levels in conjunction with the MD.
- Coordinate staff issues which arise throughout the night and plan safe staffing for the following shift, liaising with Matrons and Staffing Office.
- Contribute to clinical audits and care plan reviews.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more.
- Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
- Wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more.
- Staff networks and support groups.
Qualifications – Essential
- Must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Must have or be willing to work towards a recognised management qualification.
- Learning Disability Nursing qualification.
- Mentoring and Assessing ENB 998 or equivalent.
- Immediate Life Support Training.
- SI training.
Experience – Essential
- A range of experience working with people with learning disabilities and / or mental health difficulties.
- Substantial post registration experience.
- Recent experience working within an inpatient setting.
- Experience of working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge – Essential
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Understanding of current health policy initiatives.
- Understanding of clinical governance.
- Understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983.
This advert closes on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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