Enhanced Care Shift Leader

Job summary
Lead the Shift. Elevate Care. Become a Band 6 Enhanced Care Shift Leader at Croydon. Are you a senior Mental Health or Learning Disability nurse ready to step up and make a real impact? At Croydon University Hospital, we are investing in our people and our patients. This is your chance to take the lead. You will be the go-to clinical expert on shift, driving safety, mentoring junior staff, and shaping outstanding patient experiences. It is more than a role, it is an opportunity to inspire your team and define excellence in care.

Main duties of the job
Provide expert clinical leadership and oversight during shifts, acting as the senior point of contact. Mentor, support, and supervise junior staff, fostering a positive learning environment. Coordinate patient flow within the team, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Conduct rapid assessments of deteriorating patients and escalate care appropriately. Champion safety, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and policies. Manage complex situations and clinical incidents, ensuring robust documentation. Role-model exceptional, compassionate care and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Optimise resource allocation and support the Team Lead and Associate Director of Nursing for People with Mental Health Needs in daily operational delivery.

About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.

Details
Date posted: 18 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year
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Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 199-8185170-NA-A
Job locations: Croydon University Hospital, London Road, Croydon, CR7 7YE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

Interview date: TBC

Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Essential

• A registered mental health/Learning disability nurse with significant experience at band 5
• Care Plan and risk Assessment knowledge
• Ability to shift Lead and supervise others
• Management of crisis situation

Desirable

• Has worked in an Acute Hospital Setting previously
• Has a Post Registration qualification
• Is a practice Supervisor

Meets Shortlisting criteria
Essential

• Registered mental health/ learning Disability Nurse with Significant Experience at band 5
• Extensive knowledge of Risk and Crisis management
• Clinical Leadership and Supervision Skills
• Commitment to Professional Development and Quality Improvement

Desirable

• A Recognised Post-Registration Qualification
• Practice Assessors Qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.