Clinical Lead

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

NHS perks

Flexible working

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's Pyrland Ward, a specialist older persons' mental health inpatient service, seeks an experienced Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership and operational support. The role involves coordinating care, supporting staff development, and driving governance and improvement efforts.

You will work with the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager to maintain high standards of patient care, ensure compliance with relevant acts, and champion evidence-based practice in a

Qualifications

• Registered mental health professional with current NMC/HCPC registration.
• Experience leading clinical teams in inpatient mental health settings.
• Knowledge of MH Act and MCA.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams across the ward.
• Lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and treatment.
• Support the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in day-to-day ward management.
• Oversee patient care planning, risk assessments, discharge planning and care pathway coordination.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant professional standards.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff through clinical supervision and appraisal.
• Lead on quality improvement, audit, clinical governance and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Act as a role model, promoting the Trust values of Kindness, Respect and Teamwork.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Care planning

Risk assessment

Discharge planning

Clinical governance

Staff development

Quality improvement

Audit

Mentoring

Education

Registered mental health professional (NMC/HCPC)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join the team at Pyrland Ward, a specialist older persons' mental health inpatient service. The successful candidate will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing clinical leadership and operational support to ensure the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care. Working closely with the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining excellent standards of patient care, supporting staff development, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, clinical governance and teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity for a registered mental health professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional care, leading teams and supporting service development within older persons' mental health services.,

• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams across the ward.
• Lead and coordinate the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care and treatment.
• Support the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager in the day-to-day management of the ward.
• Oversee patient care planning, risk assessments, discharge planning and care pathway coordination.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and relevant professional standards.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff through clinical supervision, appraisal and personal development planning.
• Lead on quality improvement, audit, clinical governance and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Act as a role model, promoting the Trust values of Kindness, Respect and Teamwork.
  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.