Clinical Lead

NHS; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Lead to enhance community treatment services. This role offers a unique chance to develop your clinical and leadership skills while transforming care pathways. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based treatment and lead clinical audits. The position promises a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on service users' recovery journeys. If you are passionate about holistic care and community health transformation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience within a community-based multidisciplinary team.
• Supporting staff in clinical service provision.
• Providing clinical supervision for evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient care to service users.
• Provide clinical advice, leadership, and supervision to staff.
• Lead team development and practitioner performance.

Skills

Leadership and delegation skills

Excellent communication and liaison skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse / Registered Learning Disability Nurse or equivalent

Relevant postgraduate clinical training

Therapy qualification (e.g., CBT, Family Therapy)

Job description

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Lead within the North Cumbria East Community Treatment Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to develop their clinical and leadership skills while supporting the development of services across adult treatment pathways.

The successful candidate will join the collective leadership team across North Cumbria.

This is an exciting time as we move towards transforming community services in line with the Community Mental Health Framework, focusing on holistic care and the needs of the whole person, collaborating with community and voluntary service partners, primary care services, and the local authority to support a sustainable recovery journey for our service users, their families, and carers.

The post holder should demonstrate experience and ability in multi-agency working, service development, and have an understanding of the Long Term Plan and community transformation.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient care to service users within the designated pathway.
2. Deliver high-quality, evidence-based treatment packages within the pathway.
3. Provide clinical advice, leadership, and supervision to staff.
4. Contribute to staff appraisal and personal development.
5. Organise and deliver appropriate clinical training to ensure the highest standards of evidence-based interventions.
6. Demonstrate clinical excellence in reasoning and decision-making for complex cases.
7. Lead and ensure robust, timely clinical audits.
8. Lead team development and practitioner performance where applicable.
9. Participate in the Point of Contact rota, including occasional weekend and evening shifts.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate to meet the demands of the modern NHS. We offer a dynamic working environment to build your career.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached full job description for details.

Job advertised - 1st May 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Skills and Competencies

• Leadership and delegation skills
• Excellent communication and liaison skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team (MDT)

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience within a community-based multidisciplinary team
• Supporting staff in clinical service provision
• Managing a clinical caseload flexibly
• Providing clinical supervision for evidence-based practice
• Experience working with families and carers
• Experience in auditing and implementing action plans

Education & Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Registered Learning Disability Nurse or equivalent
• Relevant postgraduate clinical training
• Therapy qualification (e.g., CBT, Family Therapy)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A disclosure application will be made to check for any criminal convictions.