Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence based practice in caring for patients in the designated field
- Knowledge
Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
- Knowledge
Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
- Knowledge
Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Knowledge
Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
- Knowledge
Research and development methodology.
- Knowledge
Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
- Knowledge
Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
- Experience
18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at time of application.
- Experience
Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
- Experience
Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
- Experience
Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
- Experience
Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience
Quality improvement activities
- Qualifications
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/RNLD
- Qualifications
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Qualifications
Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
- Qualifications
Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, Clinical Lead within our inpatient services in Health and Justice.
The successful post holder will work at Langley which is a locked forensic rehabilitation ward. The successful candidate will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting the care delivered to patients with learning disabilities and/or autism.
This role is part of exciting new developments in the service, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to help influence service development as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Candidate must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.
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. Visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will provide clinical leadership to support the Team Manager, as well as providing clinical oversight. You will be responsible for roster management, care planning, quality improvement along with training and development needs.
In addition to this, the post holder will provide clinical supervision, mentorship and guidance to less experienced staff and students.
The successful post holder will also be expected to work flexibly over a 7-day week across a 24hour period as per clinical requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Additional contact details: Heather Spark - heather.spark@nhs.net
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.
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.
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This advert is for Clinical Lead Nurse with Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Durham, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.
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