Clinical Team Leader

Job summary

• Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
• Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?

We are seeking a Band 6 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us on Coombehaven Ward at the Cedars in Exeter. Coombehaven is an 16 bed acute unit based in the beautiful grounds of Wonford House in Exeter. Coombehaven provides care for men & women with severe mental health needs.

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.

This is also an exciting time to be joining our organisation as we are currently undertaking reviews of our care pathways, smarter ways of working, including enhanced IT equipment and mobile working, all of which will enhance peoples experiences of accessing and using our services and focussing on the quality of care provision.

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

• To assist the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developing nursing practice, supervision and audit.
• To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.
• To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all service users, in accordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability 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.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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