Clinical Team Leader

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 01 April 2025

Job summary

Are you someone looking to start a career in one of the UKs most respected mental health trusts?
Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day?

Are you looking for something completely new, different, exhilarating and challenging? Do you want great job satisfaction working within a motivated team? If are you an experienced & resilient clinical practitioner within mental health services then look no further.

We are seeking a Band 6 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us within our Secure Inpatients Wards at Langdon Hospital.

You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you'll be using your skills and experience to deliver a package of care to people on our ward that helps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and return to their local community.

We are looking for someone who can lead by example and demonstrate good collaborative working, placing emphasis on the Recovery Model.

If you are looking to relocate to the fabulous county of Devon we have a relocation package that may be suitable for you.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Team Leader you will be committed to ongoing service and clinical development inclusive of service user / carer involvement.
Providing clinical leadership to nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality individualised person centre standards of care are delivered to all patients.
You will deputise for the Ward Manager and support them to ensure the safe and effective running of the ward.
Ensure the effective supervision and development of staff
To work and act as a key member of the team, supporting each patient with achieving their planned outcomes
To act as the lead nurse in the assessment, implementation of care through to point of discharge
To take charge of clinical area
To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24 hour period.
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Date posted

06 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0179-1

Job locations

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification / NMC Registration

Desirable

Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience
Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
Experience working within an MDT
Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
Experience of managing staff
Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
Effectively manage admission/discharges
Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team.
Ability to work flexibly.
Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification / NMC Registration

Desirable

Teaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

Substantial post registration experience
Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
Experience working within an MDT
Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
Experience of managing staff
Mentoring students in line with professional requirements

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers.
Able to problem solve and assist others in this process.
Effectively manage admission/discharges
Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team.
Ability to work flexibly.
Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).