Clinical Lead – Geriatric Mental Health & Care Improvement

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an experienced Clinical Lead at Pyrland Ward, a specialist older persons' mental health inpatient service. The role focuses on clinical leadership and operational support to deliver recovery-focused care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager to coordinate care, uphold high standards, support staff development, and foster a culture of clinical governance and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Registered mental health professional with leadership experience.
• Experience in older persons' mental health or inpatient settings is desirable.
• Strong clinical governance and staff development focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and operational support to ensure high-quality care.
• Coordinate and maintain standards of patient care and safety.
• Support staff development and promote continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Collaborate with Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager to deliver service development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team coordination

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Governance

Education

Registered mental health professional

Job description

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an experienced Clinical Lead at Pyrland Ward, a specialist older persons' mental health inpatient service. The role focuses on clinical leadership and operational support to deliver recovery-focused care within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager to coordinate care, uphold high standards, support staff development, and foster a culture of clinical governance and continuous improvement