Senior Clinical Leader

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Elmleigh hospital are looking for a Senior Clinical Lead who will be predominantly based on Ruby ward in Elmleigh, Havant. We are looking for someone with a wealth of experience and leadership skills.

Elmleigh is inpatient hospital with has wards for both men and women with a functional mental illness - such as depression, a personality disorder or schizophrenia. It is made up of two wards, Blue Bay (Male Ward) and Red Bay (Female Ward). In addition to these acute wards, Elmleigh also holds a place of safety in our urgent care zone.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Lead role is a key element in providing safe, effective and cohesive service to those who require support with their mental health.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical care, leadership and clinical advice to support the day-to-day care delivery on the ward and providing senior nursing leadership to support the development of clinical interventions provided in the inpatient environment.

For more information or for a site visit please contact Holly Whiteley, Elmleigh Matron.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.

- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.

- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.

While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

21 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-AC-4794

Job locations

Elmleigh

61a New Lane

Havant

Hampshire

PO9 2JJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Qualification & current registration with NMC
Other development and/or training which indicates a commitment to continuous development and preparation for management
Car driver and access to a vehicle

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Qualification & current registration with NMC
Other development and/or training which indicates a commitment to continuous development and preparation for management
Car driver and access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.