Clinical Lead

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Lead at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is needed to oversee inpatient mental health care for older adults on Pyrland Ward. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate care, support recovery and uphold high clinical standards across the service.

You will champion evidence‑based practice, drive service improvement and provide supervision, appraisal, mentoring and educational opportunities for nursing staff, while ensuring compassionate, safe and effective patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health professional with strong leadership in mental health services.
• Experience with supervision, appraisal, mentoring and education.
• Ability to champion evidence‑based practice and clinical quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate care for older adults with inpatient mental health needs and support recovery.
• Drive service improvement and uphold high clinical standards across the service.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision & mentoring

Communication

Organisational skills

Clinical governance

Evidence‑based practice

Quality improvement

Education

Registered mental health professional

Job description

As Clinical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care to older adults receiving inpatient mental health treatment. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, support recovery and maintain high clinical standards across the service.

You will provide professional leadership to nursing staff, supporting workforce development through supervision, appraisal, mentoring and educational opportunities. The post holder will help drive service improvement, champion evidence-based practice and contribute to the ongoing development of clinical quality standards.

The successful candidate will be a registered mental health professional with strong leadership skills, experience of working within mental health services and a sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act. You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be committed to delivering outstanding patient care and have the ability to inspire, motivate and support others.

Pyrland Ward provides specialist assessment and treatment for older people with mental health needs, including acute functional mental illness and dementia-related conditions. The service offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients and their families while working as part of a supportive and experienced team.