Service Lead - Nurse Qualified

We are working in partnership with a provider of mental health support and have a permanent opportunity for a Service Lead based in Baldock, Hertfordshire. If successful, you will be working in a PICU unit within the hospital. This is a permanent, full time role. Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying up to £49,000 per annum. Essential Criteria: * Right to work - NO SPONSORSHIP OFFERED * NMC registered nurse. * Relevant management experience. * Experience of working with MDT and in-patient setup. * Significant clinical, in-patient experience in a hospital setting. * Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Commitment to continuing professional development. As a Service Lead your main responsibilities will include: * Carry 24 hour continuous responsibility for units and manage it within the allocated resources. * To undertake responsibility for the implementation of organisational personnel policies. * Responsible for the planning and co-ordination of annual leave, maintaining appropriate safe staffing levels and skill mix of ward area via rota management. * Provide effective leadership by setting clear objectives and defining roles of staff. * Leading the nursing team, delegating work, organising rotas on an equitable basis and ensuring appropriate skill and grade mix. * Responsible for overall staffing arrangements and nursing rotas, organising the most effective use of manpower and skill mix within available resources. * To participate in the planning and commissioning of new services. * To participate in the formal review and evaluation of the services provided. * Ensure reports, statements and investigations of accidents, incidents and complaints are carried out and the appropriate authorities are notified. * The service lead will have 24 hour continuous responsibility for the unit/s. Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including: * Welcome Bonus of £3,000. * Annual Leave: 33 days including bank holidays. * High street discounts via HCPA Academy. * In-house training and development. * Access to career progression throughout the group. * Employer pension contribution To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Wilson