Clinical LeadNHS

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a band 6 Clinical Lead on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave on our MHSOP ward at Wold View, Foss Park.

Wold View is an 18 bedded mixed sex assessment and treatment ward for older people with organic mental health needs . The ward actively encourages development & training opportunities and encourage the role within this progressing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice, working in a whole systems approach with our partner agencies.

Being a Registered Nurse with our Trust means developing your skills as a professional nurse in a friendly and forward-thinking environment.

We are fully committed to investing in your personal and professional development, supporting nurses to achieve their full potential.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

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Main duties of the job

As the Clinical Lead you would be expected to have excellent leadership and organisational skills, work closely with a variety of different professional teams across North Yorkshire and the wider organisation, develop and mentor staff within your team and work alongside the Ward Manager ensuring that the ward continues to provide the highest standards of care. We will support you by offering regular supervision, training opportunities and encourage your development and role within this developing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application)

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description for further detailed information regarding the role and main responsibilities.

If you are interested in this post you are welcome and encouraged to visit the ward.

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.