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Clinical team leader - RMN


Location
Darlington, England
Salary
£25 an hour
Profession
Manager and corporate
Deadline
03 Jul 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
04 Jun 2026
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Job summary

We are looking for a confident Clinical Team Leader (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You'll be working 38.5 hours a week (Days, Nights and Weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

  • Date posted: 03 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £25 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: VP1741951C
  • Job locations: West Yorkshire, BD4 6AD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a confident Clinical Team Leader (CTL) who can inspire, support and oversee the delivery of the very best care.

You'll be working38.5hours a week(Days, Nights and Weekends) at Cygnet Hospital Bierley.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley provides a range of acute and low secure mental health services for men and women.

The hospital is set across four wards offering single-sex male and female specialist mental health services. All our services are provided under the umbrella of a recovery orientated approach and are reviewed through the CPA framework.

Cygnet Hospital Bierley has a true focus on the service user and the over-riding aim of providing the best quality treatment and care possible. The team are committed to delivering care and treatment guided by the principles of a trauma informed approach.

Your day-to-day

  • Provide clinical leadership, coaching & mentoring for the development of services
  • Under NMC guidelines, ensure that individual care plans are complete & maintained
  • Administer medicines within healthcare procedures and Healthcare Commission guidelines
  • Take lead responsibility in undertaking regular care audits
  • Maintain excellence through clinical practice development & quality improvement
  • Be responsible for a planned programme of support across your area of focus
  • Be an active member of clinical working committees relevant to role
  • Attend all training and engage in CPD to further knowledge & promote nursing

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

  • £25.00 Per Hour
  • Expert supervision & peer support
  • NHS & employee discount scheme
  • Free meals on duty & free parking
  • RCNi membership
  • Bespoke career pathways Plus much more.

You

An experienced RMN or RNLD with a current Pin Number, you'll have Essential:

  • At least two years experience
  • The ability to maintain documentation, undertake audits & demonstrate integrity in your role
  • A good understanding of the latest nursing practices
  • A commitment to patient recovery in order to effectively monitor, manage & reduce risk
  • Compassion, resilience & a dedication to empower & support service user independence

Desirable: The ability to deputise in a Manager role An interest in leadership, research & assessment.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

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This advert is for Clinical team leader - RMN with Cygnet Health Care in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £25 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.

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