Assistant Clinical Lead

Gutsy Gals Inspire Me®; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking an Assistant Clinical Lead to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a male acute ward, focusing on creating a safe and caring culture, improving patient experiences, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise and leadership skills, guiding the team through continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to staff development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity promises to be both rewarding and impactful for those passionate about mental health care.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates for > 3500

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical expertise and leadership in mental health settings.
• Experience in care planning and risk assessment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical guidance and ensure high standards of care.
• Lead the team in meeting quality standards and implementing policy.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Leadership Skills

Care Planning

Risk Assessment

Training and Education

Education

Relevant Nursing Qualification

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 which is a 20 bedded ward for working aged adults 18 - 65.

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

Areas of focus will include:

1. Creating a safe and caring culture
2. Quality and safety agendas
3. Safer staffing
4. Meeting key performance indicators
5. Roster management
6. Lessons learnt
7. Enabling development of the team

Key Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate a high standard of care to patients and contribute to a safe and developing culture.
2. Provide clinical expertise and guidance to inpatient ward staff.
3. Ensure the service meets guidance and quality standards set locally, regionally, and nationally.
4. Maintain high standards of documentation, care planning, and risk assessments.
5. Provide relevant training and education as required/requested by the service.
6. Contribute to data collection and analysis locally and regionally.
7. Be an integral part of the senior team.
8. Support the team in meeting quality standards, implementing policy, managing change, and delivering innovation.
9. Monitor and analyze care provision through audits, reviews, and engagement.
10. Administer medication in line with Trust policy and NMC guidelines.
11. Maintain clinical record systems as required.
12. Comply with the correct implementation of the Mental Health Act.
13. Act as the duty nurse, shift coordinator, and nurse in charge of the unit.
14. Formulate and influence new ways of working within the service.
15. Guide, mentor, and supervise supporting staff as required.
16. Act as a role model to staff.
17. Act as a consultant to staff on clinical and operational matters, providing advice on clinical and professional matters.

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

1. We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference.
2. We Listen - We understand people’s views and respond to their individual needs.
3. We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners.

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:

1. Increased mileage rates for > 3500
2. A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
3. A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
4. Plus many more.

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

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate’s best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK: Prior to your appointment, you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

As a condition of continuous employment, it is essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes.

Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and may result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.