Job overview
We are looking for a forward thinking, emotionally resilient and clinically creditable individual who can thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment. The post-holder must demonstrate a good understanding of leadership skills and motivate staff to deliver the core objectives for the trust, whilst supporting individual development within the team.
The successful candidate will receive a full induction and be given proactive support to undertake this challenging yet highly rewarding management role. This includes being part of a very supportive senior team where there is a proactive approach to clinical and professional development.
Main duties of the job
As the clinical team leader, you will be supporting the manager overseeing the delivery of nursing care to patients on the ward and ensuring high standards of care are met. Your role involves providing strong leadership to patients and staff, managing day-to-day operations, including supporting the unit when acting as unit coordinator, and striving for continuous improvement in care quality. You will also maintain a high standard of the ward environment in accordance with CQC guidelines.
Your clinical leadership skills will play a vital role in upholding the highest standards of patient care. Collaboration with community services, CCG and local authorities will be essential for and managing patient care and bed flow effectively.
You will play a key role in providing support, guidance and teaching to junior members of the team, including students both informally and formally. You will also have the opportunity to take charge in the absence of the Ward Manager, undertaking defined managerial responsibility for the ward
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership qualities
- Working knowledge of MHA 1983 and CPA
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team autonomously
- Risk assessment and risk management skills
- Competency in safe custody & administration of drugs
- Training in CPR
- Understanding of Mental capacity/covert medication and DOLs issues
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working with relevant client group
- Supervision and appraisal of nurses and students
- Understanding and competent in recognising and implementing Safeguarding Policy
- Experience of multi- agency/professional working
- Knowledge of agencies to support patients and their families
- Computer literacy
- Research Skills
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and experience in relation to factors that cause mental illness together
- with evidence based best practice.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the issues faced by service users and the interventions available.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mental Health legislation or social care legislation relevant, its application and use in practice.
- Demonstrable experience of managing and leading others in a clinical / team setting
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN Part III
- Evidence of further postregistration relevant training /ongoing academic study relevant to area of practice
- Completion of Preceptorship Programme. Practice Assessor and Supervisor
Other Requirements
Essential
- Commitment to equal opportunities
- Commitment to service user and care involvement
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This advert is for Clinical Team Leader with West London NHS Trust in Southall, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer). The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Secondments will be considered). The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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