# Clinical Nurse Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-lead/7e9e3072-4aa2-4a11-99c8-83741dade061 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-lead/7e9e3072-4aa2-4a11-99c8-83741dade061.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St Nicholas Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-25T07:10:38.864Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Newcastle_upon_Tyne/Cumbria_Northumberland_Tyne_Wear_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Mental_Health/Mental_Health-v8244242 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8244242?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cntw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have two exciting Clinical Nurse Lead position one on Lamesley Ward our female adult acute inpatient ward and Fellside Ward our male adult acute inpatient ward both based at Bamburgh Clinic at St Nicholas Hospital at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). The role involves acting as deputy to the ward manager, coordinating evidence-based patient care, supervising nursing staff, and working within a multi-disciplinary team to support recovery-focused inpatient mental health services. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver compassionate care with a focus on empathy, respect, dignity and kindness to those who are experiencing acute crisis. The successful candidate will be required to support the MDT developing collaborative needs-based care plans, through assessment planning implementation and evaluation. They will also be expected to facilitate and co-ordinate clinical practice on the ward. Experience in leading on training and development is essential as well as a knowledge with regards to supporting clinical supervisions and staff appraisals. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will provide effective leadership to the ward team, supporting the Ward Manager and Specialist Nurse in delivering high-quality, patient-centred, evidence-based care. We are seeking a confident and motivated registered nurse with the skills and experience to lead the delivery of safe and effective care whilst contributing to service improvement and development. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach to care, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. They will be responsible for developing and implementing individualised care plans through comprehensive assessment and clinical formulation. The role includes coordinating clinical practice, supervising and supporting Staff Nurses and Nursing Assistants, and leading the management of complex mental and physical health needs. The post holder will ensure high standards of care are maintained through effective clinical leadership, professional supervision, and role modelling. The successful candidate will support the achievement of key performance indicators, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and procedures and promoting continuous improvement. They will provide operational leadership across a 24-hour service, working flexibly across day and night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays as required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 25th August 2026 Closing date : 8th September 2026 We welcome your application. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Good interpersonal and Communication - Collaborative working - Time Management - Change Management - Conflict resolution - Risk Assessment/ Management - Ability to meet deadlines - Ability to prioritise **Desirable** - Leadership - Operational Management - Recruitment and Selection - Change Management - Debriefing ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Continued professional development - Post registration clinical experience - Staff Appraisal - Clinical Supervision - Mental health/learning disabilities needs - Care Co-ordination - Safeguarding - Carer needs - 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. ### Education and Qualification **Essential** - Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD - ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent. - Student Assessor /Mentor **Desirable** - Qualification to Degree level - Management Qualification - Staff Training and Development - Leadership experience - Therapy Based Training qualification ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 484.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10561198) - [employee benefits (pdf, 922.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2167) - [interview guarantee scheme (pdf, 127.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1211) - [tips on how to complete your application (pdf, 171.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1209) - [reference guidelines for applicants - please read (pdf, 20.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1210) ## 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.