Assistant Clinical Lead

CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Clinical Lead within the acute adult Inpatient Mental Health Services at a leading NHS Trust. This position involves providing clinical expertise, leading team development, and ensuring high standards of patient care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement in mental health services, addressing key quality and safety agendas.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Increased mileage rates for > 3500 miles

Health and wellbeing support packages

Internal and external development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven clinical expertise in mental health settings.
• Experience in team management and development.
• Commitment to improving patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to support staff.
• Ensure service meets local and national quality standards.
• Monitor and analyze care provision to improve standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Expertise

Team Development

Quality Improvement

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity within the acute adult Inpatient Mental Health Services for an Assistant Clinical Lead on Oakburn Ward at Lynfield Mount Hospital. This is a male acute ward, a 20-bedded unit for working-aged adults 18+.

We are looking for someone who is prepared to lead creatively, committed to improving patient and family carer experience, and who will motivate the team to strive for continuous improvement through developing pathways across Mental Health Services and partner organisations in the acute care, voluntary, and community sectors.

Areas of focus include creating a safe and caring culture, addressing quality and safety agendas, ensuring safer staffing, meeting key performance indicators, roster management, lessons learned, and enabling team development.

Closing Date: 16/6/25

Shortlisting Date: 19/6/25

Interview Date: 26/6/25 (Subject to change)

To demonstrate high standards of care to patients and contribute to a safe and developing culture.

• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to inpatient ward staff.
• Ensure the service meets local, regional, and national guidance and quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, care planning, and risk assessments.
• Provide relevant training and education as required.
• Contribute to data collection and analysis at local and regional levels.
• Be an integral part of the senior team.
• Support the team in meeting quality standards, implementing policies, managing change, and fostering innovation.
• Monitor and analyze care provision through audits, reviews, and engagement, leading efforts to maintain and improve standards.
• Administer medication in line with Trust policies and NMC guidelines.
• Maintain clinical record systems as required.
• Ensure correct implementation of the Mental Health Act.

All our work is underpinned by our core values:

We Care: We act with respect and empathy, valuing differences.

We Listen: We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs.

We Deliver: We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.

Benefits

We consider flexible working arrangements to help staff balance work and home life. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Increased mileage rates for > 3500 miles.
• Health and wellbeing support packages.
• Internal and external development and learning opportunities.
• And many more.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is committed to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan. All staff are encouraged to participate in training and sustainable quality improvements.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if many applications are received.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Sarah Calvert

Job title: Ward Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]