Clinical Lead

Elite Search Associates Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Search Associates is recruiting a Clinical Lead to head a new 10-bed ward within a mental health hospital, supporting women with complex mental health needs. Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum. Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. Based in Northampton.

You will report to the Hospital Director and lead the ward team, overseeing safe, person-centred care and helping shape a new service from the outset.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience leading staff teams in a clinical setting.
• Commitment to safe, person-centred care for women with complex MH needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the 10-bed ward.
• Support, supervise and develop the staff team.
• Provide visible clinical leadership and uphold high standards of care.
• Oversee care planning, risk management and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with Hospital Director and multidisciplinary team.
• Foster a positive, supportive culture within the new ward.

Skills

RMN

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

NMC-registered RMN

Job description

Clinical Lead – Mental Health Hospital

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

Elite Search Associates are recruiting a Clinical Lead to lead a new 10-bed ward within a mental health hospital, supporting women with complex mental health needs.

This is an opportunity to join an established and growing provider of care for adults with complex mental health needs and help shape a new service from the outset.

Reporting directly to the Hospital Director, you will lead the ward’s staff team and oversee the delivery of safe, person-centred care. Your working week will combine time on the floor, supporting patients and colleagues, with dedicated time for administration and clinical leadership responsibilities.

The role

• Lead the day-to-day running of the 10-bed ward.
• Support, supervise and develop the staff team.
• Provide visible clinical leadership and promote high standards of care.
• Oversee care planning, risk management and clinical documentation.
• Work closely with the Hospital Director and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Help establish a positive, supportive culture within the new ward.

About you

You must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration and some experience of leading staff teams. You will bring sound clinical judgement, strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to supporting women with complex mental health needs.

This would suit an experienced RMN ready to take the next step into clinical leadership, or an existing Clinical Lead looking for the opportunity to develop a new ward.