Job summary
- Main area
- Night Coordinator
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 on 4 off)
- Job ref
- 263-CCG25-335-JW
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Carleton Clinic
- Town
- Carlisle
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Night Coordinator
Band 7
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
Role: Night Clinical Lead/Night Coordinator
Location: Carlisle (supporting teams in Carlisle and Whitehaven).
Hours: Full-time night shifts, with some expectation to attend occasional daytime meetings and mandatory training. Four on four off basis.
Purpose: To provide clinical leadership, support, and coordination across the crisis and psychiatric liaison teams at night, offering guidance and expert advice to staff working in acute and urgent care
Main duties of the job
- Leadership and Team Management
- Coordinate the urgent care and psychiatric liaison service during night hours.
- Induction, development, and ongoing supervision of staff.
- Conduct appraisals and oversee staff training and development needs.
- Manage performance, absence, and HR processes in line with organisational policy.
- Motivate, engage, and develop the multi-disciplinary team.
- Lead and coordinate team communication, including holding regular meetings, consulting on service changes, and acting as a conduit for information.
- Clinical Oversight and Patient Care
- Ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care for service users and their carers.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance and quality of night services.
- Promote recovery, independence, and positive patient outcomes.
- Oversee patient and carer experience, responding to complaints and feedback appropriately.
- Support teams following serious incidents, including debriefs, local and after-action reviews, and participation in Serious Incident Panels.
HR and Compliance
- Support HR processes as required.
- Ensure statutory and mandatory training is completed in line with contractual requirements.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Night Lead is responsible and accountable for providing safe, effective care and efficient services to service users and their carers who live within the community.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd September 2025
Closing date : 7th October 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First Level Registered Nurse RNMH, RMN, RNLD or equivalent first level qualification e.g. Nurse, Social Worker, OT, Clinical Psychologist
- Relevant Post Graduate qualification or Training.
Desirable criteria
- Leadership or Management Training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of coordinating and managing staff resources.
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team using a community based approach.
- Experience of working with community based mental health services.
- Experience of leading teams and taking on a leadership role in project management.
- Commitment to Partnership working both multi-agency and multi-disciplinary.
- Coordinating and supporting staff in the day to day provision of clinical services.
- At least 2 years post registration experience
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of human resource issues and budget management. Undertaking Joint Development Reviews.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate leadership skills/delegation. Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict management
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of RiO data systems and IT skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Bennett
- Job title
- Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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