Clinical Lead - Learning Disabilities

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Clinical Leads for a new mental health inpatient facility in Whittingham, Preston. This role focuses on delivering outstanding, person-centred care while leading a multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for enhancing patient experience and ensuring high-quality, evidence-based clinical practices. The position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment that promotes flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Inpatient clinical experience in mental health settings.
• Knowledge of NHS policies and legislation affecting service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Provide clinical teaching and involve families in care planning.
• Drive improvements in clinical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical Judgement

Motivation

Influence Skills

Education

Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse

RMN or RNL degree

Job description

Job Summary

Water Meadow View is a new mental health inpatient facility for adults with learning disabilities, opening in November 2025 in Whittingham, Preston. We are seeking Clinical Leads to support our multidisciplinary team in delivering outstanding, person-centred care.

Our aim is to provide clinical excellence, support, and safety, with a focus on patient-centred care. The Clinical Lead will be responsible for leading high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care and enhancing patient experience within inpatient settings, through proactive clinical leadership.

The role includes responsibility for models of care related to Reducing Restrictive Practice, Physical Health, and Positive Behaviour Support, with an overarching trauma-informed approach.

Main Duties

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, excellent communication, motivation, and influence skills, encouraging cross-organizational teamwork while prioritizing patient care. Responsibilities include:

1. Being visible and leading by example
2. Applying clinical judgement and observations
3. Providing clinical teaching, staff upskilling, and assessments
4. Involving patients, families, and carers in care planning and delivery
5. Ensuring safe, high-quality care
6. Driving clinical standards improvements

About Us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of mental health and physical health services, including inpatient child and adolescent mental health, perinatal mental health, and forensic services. We promote flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.

For more information, visit our website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/.

Job Details

Post Date: 30 April 2025

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Location: Water Meadow View, Guild Park, Whittingham, Preston, PR3 2JH

Job Responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse
• RMN or RNL degree

Knowledge (Essential)

• Understanding of NHS developments and policies affecting service delivery
• Skills in needs-led assessments for complex presentations involving learning disabilities, autism, and mental health
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act, etc.) and discharge pathways

Experience (Essential)

• Inpatient clinical experience
• Assessment and risk management skills
• Experience working within a PBS framework and across agencies
• Experience working with service users and carers, and providing clinical supervision

Additional Information

This role is subject to DBS checks and current UK professional registration is required. For more details, visit NHS Careers.