Nurse Team Leader Acute and Crisis Wards Parklands Hospital

Nurse Team Leader Acute and Crisis Wards Parklands Hospital

The closing date is 19 July 2026

We are seeking motivated and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our inpatient teams as Nurse Team Leaders at Parklands Hospital. You will support the delivery of a high-quality 24-hour, 7-day service, regularly taking charge of the ward and undertaking delegated duties from the Clinical Ward Manager.

Hazel Ward (PICU): A secure, low‑stimulus setting delivering intensive care with enhanced staffing levels.

Juniper Ward:
An 18‑bed male ward, including specialist support for Armed Forces patients.

Cherry Ward:
An 18‑bed female ward providing acute mental health care.

Candidates must indicate their first and second ward preference within the application form.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a supportive and recovery-focused environment.

• Contribute to the delivery of a safe, effective 24‑hour, seven day inpatient service, ensuring high‑quality care at all times.
• Take charge of the ward regularly, undertaking delegated duties from the Clinical Ward Manager and supporting daily operations.
• Provide clinical leadership, including coordination, deployment and supervision of staff and students.
• Participate in the Duty Senior Nurse (DSN) rota, supporting site coordination, escalation and clinical decision‑making.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes, maintaining a recovery‑focused approach.
• Promote and maintain high standards of care and safety, addressing risks and driving improvements.
• Supervise and support junior staff, including during night shifts, acting as a role model.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, contributing to communication and care planning.
• Lead on a key project or area of practice within the service.
• Engage in training, supervision and reflective practice to support ongoing development.

Working Pattern:
Rotational shift work including early (07:00–15:00), late (13:30–21:30) and night shifts (21:00–07:30), including weekends and bank holidays.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

• RMN
• Sub part 1 of the NMC Register
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Commitment to Lifelong Learning and completion of the rotational developmental programme of training

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a year, Base on Full Time Equivalent