Unit Coordinator

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's team as a Band 6 night co-ordinator, covering the Boroughs of St Helens, Knowsley, Halton, and Warrington. You will support the Mental Health Care Division in ensuring inpatient areas are managed safely and effectively over a 24-hour period. Your role will involve delivering high standards of care to Service Users, providing support, supervision, and education for colleagues, other professionals, and students.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical advice, expertise, and leadership to all Ward Staff across Mid Mersey.
• Liaise with family members and significant others regarding Service Users' assessments.
• Direct and supervise ward staff to ensure delivery of high standards of care.
• Communicate sensitive information to Service Users and families effectively.
• Support divisional managers in managing ward resources to maximize care.
• Liaise with other professionals to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Document incidents as per Trust policy and take follow-up action.
• Ensure safe administration of medication following Nursing and Midwifery Council regulations.
• Be flexible to mobilize across divisions as required to provide support.

About Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust offer specialist inpatient and community services, including mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's commitment to 'perfect care' focuses on safety, effectiveness, and equity. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust actively support Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's staff and collaborate with service users and families to enhance service quality.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse.
• Evidence of post-registration study/continuing professional development (desirable).

Experience

• Relevant experience at band 5 or above.
• Minimum of 2 years working with individuals with Mental Health issues.
• Proven experience of leadership and management (desirable).

Knowledge

• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Mental Health legislation and nursing interventions.
• Clinical risk management and safety knowledge.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Personal Attributes

• Professional attitude and flexibility.
• Commitment to developing nursing excellence within the ward area.