Lead Nurse - Enhanced Therapeutic Observations of Care
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7739673/249-7739673 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Lead Nurse - Enhanced Therapeutic Observations of Care (ETOC)
Your role will be to be the clinical lead and expert for Enhanced Therapeutic Observations of Care (ETOC) for the organisation. Your role will be key in ensuring that all enhanced care is provided therapeutically, to a high standard and in accordance with Trust policies and best practice.
The post holder will use excellent communication and risk assessment skills to support clinical teams to understand the needs of patients, to develop person-centred care plans and to monitor the effectiveness of interventions, to aid recovery and reduce length of stay. You will need to work closely with The Falls and Frailty team.
The post holder;
• Deliver safe, high‑quality care for patients requiring Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care (ETOC), ensuring all interventions support patient wellbeing and safety.
• Undertake specialist clinical assessments, including risk assessments, and develop, implement, evaluate and document personalised care plans.
• Lead on the training, education and skills development of ward and bank staff involved in enhanced care, with a focus on mental health, learning disabilities and the application of relevant legal frameworks such as the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Mental Health Act (MHA).
• Coordinate and deploy Health Care Support Workers and Enhanced Care Support Officers effectively, ensuring staffing aligns with patient need, acuity and risk.
• Act as an expert clinical resource for senior leaders and frontline teams, maintaining a visible and accessible presence to support high‑quality care delivery
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Your role will be to be the clinical lead and expert for Enhanced Therapeutic Observations of Care (ETOC) for the organisation. Your role will be key in ensuring that all enhanced care is provided therapeutically, to a high standard and in accordance with Trust policies and best practice. The post holder will use excellent communication and risk assessment skills to support clinical teams to understand the needs of patients, to develop person-centred care plans and to monitor the effectiveness of interventions, to aid recovery and reduce length of stay. You will need to work closely with The Falls and Frailty team.
Please find attached the full Job Description
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Mar 2026
Lead Nurse - Enhanced Therapeutic Observations of Care (ETOC)
Your role will be to be the clinical lead and expert for Enhanced Therapeutic Observations of Care (ETOC) for the organisation. Your role will be key in ensuring that all enhanced care is provided therapeutically, to a high standard and in accordance with Trust policies and best practice.
The post holder will use excellent communication and risk assessment skills to support clinical teams to understand the needs of patients, to develop person-centred care plans and to monitor the effectiveness of interventions, to aid recovery and reduce length of stay. You will need to work closely with The Falls and Frailty team.
The post holder;
• Deliver safe, high‑quality care for patients requiring Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care (ETOC), ensuring all interventions support patient wellbeing and safety.
• Undertake specialist clinical assessments, including risk assessments, and develop, implement, evaluate and document personalised care plans.
• Lead on the training, education and skills development of ward and bank staff involved in enhanced care, with a focus on mental health, learning disabilities and the application of relevant legal frameworks such as the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Mental Health Act (MHA).
• Coordinate and deploy Health Care Support Workers and Enhanced Care Support Officers effectively, ensuring staffing aligns with patient need, acuity and risk.
• Act as an expert clinical resource for senior leaders and frontline teams, maintaining a visible and accessible presence to support high‑quality care delivery
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Your role will be to be the clinical lead and expert for Enhanced Therapeutic Observations of Care (ETOC) for the organisation. Your role will be key in ensuring that all enhanced care is provided therapeutically, to a high standard and in accordance with Trust policies and best practice. The post holder will use excellent communication and risk assessment skills to support clinical teams to understand the needs of patients, to develop person-centred care plans and to monitor the effectiveness of interventions, to aid recovery and reduce length of stay. You will need to work closely with The Falls and Frailty team.
Please find attached the full Job Description
This advert closes on Sunday 15 Mar 2026
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