Band 7 Clinical Lead

NHS; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in the UK seeks a Band 7 Clinical Lead to ensure the effective functioning of their mental health team. The role includes supervision of staff, managing patient referrals, and contributing to service quality improvements. Candidates need at least 2 years of experience at Band 6, with prior roles in community mental health settings and demonstrated leadership skills. This position offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and pension contributions.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Interest-free season ticket loans

Staff discounts via Blue Light Card

£8K relocation package if moving to Essex

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working at Band 6 level.
• Experience in community mental health setting.
• Previous leadership roles and qualities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of team clinical functions.
• Supervise and support staff in clinical decision-making.
• Maintain performance and safety standards.
• Manage a small caseload of complex service users.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Problem solving skills

Knowledge of secondary care mental health service

Job description

Go back Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 Clinical Lead

The closing date is 26 January 2026

The Gables Specialist Mental Health Team serves the populations of Braintree and Maldon and surrounding areas, providing care and treatment to patients requiring secondary care mental health services.

It would be expected that the post holder works alongside the other members of the senior team to contribute towards the leadership and functioning of the team, ensuring that performance and activity targets are met.

The post holder will be required to provide advice, guidance and support to other staff within the team and to apply high level problem solving skills.

The post holder would be required to have good knowledge and understanding of the functioning of a secondary care community mental health service, and should also have the ability to screen referrals and consider appropriate allocations.

The post holder would also carry out ongoing supervision and appraisal of lower banded nursing staff within the team.

To develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with staff, patients, carers, clinicians as well as other teams within the trust and key partner organisations.

Main duties of the job

To contribute towards the clinical functioning of the team, ensuring smooth operation.

To be aware of performance targets, identify barriers and solutions to resolve these barriers.

To maintain safety and ensure the highest level of care is offered within the team.

To provide effective support and supervision of staff, supporting their clinical decision making, identifying and supporting with potential barriers affecting performance as well as identifying potential training opportunities for professional development.

To hold a small caseload of complex service users and work in the role of care coordinator.

To carry out duties delegated by the clinical manager, act as a budget signatory where required, chairing meetings.

To support with the management of the team rota's i.e. duty, depot clinic.

To support decision making within the allocation process and to review incoming referrals from other teams.

To develop good working relationships with key partners.

To lead in the continuing development of a high quality service, underpinned by evidence based practice.

To support with recruitment of staff.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person spec. Please also see above Job Overview and Main Duties.

Person Specification

Experience

• Working at Band 6 level for 2 or more years
• Experience of working within community mental health setting

Leadership

• Demonstrates qualities of leadership by way of experience and knowledge
• Evidence of previous leadership roles

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.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust