Job overview
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
An opportunity has arisen for a key position of Clinical Lead Nurse for the Community Mental Health Team in the Kendal and South Lakes area. As a Nurse Clinical Lead within the Community Mental Health Team, you will be an experienced and motivated registered Mental Health Nurse.
The role of the Community Mental Health Team is to provide assessment and community- based interventions, which is undertaken in partnership with referred individuals and focusses on individual needs, self-determination and recovery.
As a Nurse Clinical Lead you will support the team with professional and clinical leadership, promoting a culture of learning and person centred care, whilst promoting the Trust values.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking expert assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. • Supervising and teaching professionals from the multi-disciplinary teams, qualified and unqualified staff. • Working in partnership with service users, carers and other agencies to ensure effectiveness of outcomes. • Providing clinical leadership and support to the Team Leader in ensuring a high quality cycle of care. • Providing clinical assurances to effective caseload management within community teams.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Clinical Lead Nurse - CMHT with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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