# Clinical Lead Onyx Ward > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-onyx-ward/8326633e-e5bb-4bdf-a4ca-075cf87594d2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-lead-onyx-ward/8326633e-e5bb-4bdf-a4ca-075cf87594d2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust - **Town:** Coventry - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-01T09:31:07.744Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Marston_Green/Coventry_Warwickshire_Partnership_NHS_Trust/Learning_Disability_Autism/Learning_Disability_Autism-v8115976 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8115976?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Clinical Lead post- 22.5 Hours per week. Interviews are currently planned for the 27th July 2026 Onyx Ward is a purpose built low secure ward for up to 7 men diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) The ward was designed as an environment to meet the needs of offenders diagnosed with ASD to access treatment that is conducive to their recovery. The ward has living spaces for patients that have their own lounge and garden areas and ability to regulate temperature and light. At Brooklands Hospital we are committed to providing the best standard of care and experience for individuals whilst in an inpatient setting, supporting them to gain skills to reach their potential and maintain a good quality of life. This post is required to support clinical leadership on the ward, with a focus on the safety and quality aspects of Patient care.  The role is critical to the timely management of incidents, supporting the MDT and driving the patients input to co-produced services. The post works alongside the ward manager, in a full MDT with a support network of clinical leads from our other wards. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Clinical Lead for Onyx Ward, Post registration experience and interest in working with individuals with ASD is essential ### Main duties of the job The post holder will have lead clinical responsibility for all aspects of the nursing care planning process including pre-admission, developing specialist programmes of care, from pre-admission to discharge. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical development and clinical supervision of all nursing staff within a secure services at Brooklands. The post holder will provide cover for the Clinic Ward Manager as required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Carry out nursing therapeutic work with complex patients with a learning disability and mental health disorders - Work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure that treatment plans are in place and clear lines of accountability are established. This work will be undertaken in the context of multi professional and interagency working. - In conjunction with the MDT, oversee the day to day delivery of treatment strategies to patients ensuring that all multi professional treatment recommendations are implemented and evaluated in a timely manner. - Undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment planning and provides direct nursing interventions, advice and evaluation to the Secure Service ensuring that the care planning process does not delay the patient progress through the treatment pathway. - Ensure that care plans are appropriate to the needs of the patients, person centred and reviewed in a timely manner that reflects the changing needs of the patient. - Ensure the utilisation of evidence-based assessments, formulations and nursing therapeutic interventions, which appropriately meet the needs of patients on an individual and group basis ## Job Details Clinical Lead post- 22.5 Hours per week. Interviews are currently planned for the 27th July 2026 Onyx Ward is a purpose built low secure ward for up to 7 men diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) The ward was designed as an environment to meet the needs of offenders diagnosed with ASD to access treatment that is conducive to their recovery. The ward has living spaces for patients that have their own lounge and garden areas and ability to regulate temperature and light. At Brooklands Hospital we are committed to providing the best standard of care and experience for individuals whilst in an inpatient setting, supporting them to gain skills to reach their potential and maintain a good quality of life. This post is required to support clinical leadership on the ward, with a focus on the safety and quality aspects of Patient care. The role is critical to the timely management of incidents, supporting the MDT and driving the patients input to co-produced services. The post works alongside the ward manager, in a full MDT with a support network of clinical leads from our other wards. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Clinical Lead for Onyx Ward, Post registration experience and interest in working with individuals with ASD is essential ## Job Description The post holder will have lead clinical responsibility for all aspects of the nursing care planning process including pre-admission, developing specialist programmes of care, from pre-admission to discharge. The post holder will be responsible for the clinical development and clinical supervision of all nursing staff within a secure services at Brooklands. The post holder will provide cover for the Clinic Ward Manager as required. ## Responsibilities Carry out nursing therapeutic work with complex patients with a learning disability and mental health disorders Work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure that treatment plans are in place and clear lines of accountability are established. This work will be undertaken in the context of multi professional and interagency working. In conjunction with the MDT, oversee the day to day delivery of treatment strategies to patients ensuring that all multi professional treatment recommendations are implemented and evaluated in a timely manner. Undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment planning and provides direct nursing interventions, advice and evaluation to the Secure Service ensuring that the care planning process does not delay the patient progress through the treatment pathway. Ensure that care plans are appropriate to the needs of the patients, person centred and reviewed in a timely manner that reflects the changing needs of the patient. Ensure the utilisation of evidence-based assessments, formulations and nursing therapeutic interventions, which appropriately meet the needs of patients on an individual and group basis ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive experience of working in Secure Services at Band 7 level - Experience of developing and sharing knowledge and skills with staff through both formal and informal teaching sessions - Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff working within the Secure Service - Experience of managing a service at Band 7 in order to provide cover for the operational manager as required ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (RNLD/RNMH) - Master’s degree or equivalent specialist training, experience or short courses ## Documents - [flexible working policy (pdf, 347.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1155) - [application guidance notes (pdf, 157.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1157) - [terms and conditions nhs jobs (pdf, 19.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1158) - [clinical nurse lead onyx ward (pdf, 288.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10411618) - [equality and diversity leaflets (pdf, 838.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1159) - [the prince's trust help 16-30 year olds into work (pdf, 192.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2706) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.