Clinical Lead: Lived Experience

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Clinical Lead with lived experience in mental health services. This role focuses on integrating lived experience into clinical practices and promoting a supportive, community-based approach. The position offers a chance to lead a team of Peer supporters and drive quality improvements in mental health care. If you're passionate about making a difference and have leadership skills, this opportunity to transform mental health support in the community is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support networks including cultural diversity and LGBT+ groups

Support groups for staff

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with additional training in working with peers.
• 3+ years of experience with mental health services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and management for Peer supporters.
• Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in community mental health settings

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Coaching or CBT training

Job description

Main area: Lived Experience
Grade: NHS AfC Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)
Job ref: 263-CCG25-160-LB

Employer: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Hope Haven, Whitehaven

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Closing date: 15/05/2025 23:59

Clinical Lead: Lived Experience

NHS AfC: Band 7

Hello!

We are delighted you are considering joining us at CNTW. We value inclusivity and are committed to making our organization representative of the communities we serve. We offer flexible working arrangements, various staff benefits, and support networks including cultural diversity, disability, and LGBT+ groups. We also have support groups for staff such as Armed Forces and Veterans, Mind, Menopause, and Carer Support.

Our organization is rated 'outstanding' by CQC, and we are continually striving to improve. Please note, external applicants are responsible for their own DBS costs, deducted from the first salary.

Job Overview

This role is ideal for passionate individuals with lived experience of mental health services, leadership skills, and a desire to work within a new, innovative care model that emphasizes person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused support.

As the Clinical Lead, you will embed lived experience into clinical decision-making, service development, and support delivery, promoting a holistic, community-based approach that values choice and ownership.

Main Duties

• Provide clinical leadership and management for Peer supporters within the Copeland 24/7 hub.
• Support the integration of lived experience expertise into multidisciplinary teams.
• Implement and monitor appraisal, supervision, and education programs for Peer supporters.
• Lead clinical audits, practice development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote positive images of mental health experiences and support community education and training.

Working for Our Organization

We are establishing the Hope Haven, a 24/7 community mental health support service in Whitehaven, funded by NHS England. This initiative aims to transform mental health care by integrating health, social, and community services, providing accessible, comprehensive support for individuals and families.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent, with additional training in working with peers to master level
• Coaching or CBT training

Knowledge/Experience

• Extensive lived experience and at least 3 years working with mental health services
• Leadership, training, evaluation, and supervision experience
• Risk management and change management experience

Skills

• Leadership in community mental health settings
• Strong communication skills

Note: Applicants must verify eligibility regarding UK immigration policies and check supporting documents linked to this advert.