Clinical Lead Nurse

NHS; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dunstable is seeking a Band 7 Operational Support role to assist in the management of CRHT. The position involves collaboratively working with clinical leads to ensure safe service delivery and effective team development. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills and experience in community mental health. This is a full-time permanent role offering a competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum.

Qualifications

• Suitable experience at Band 6 Grade.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of all operations in the teams.
• Work closely with the Operations lead to develop teams.
• Ensure safe effective delivery of services.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Proven leadership

Good organisational skills

Computer literacy

Strong assessment skills

Education

Experience at Band 6 Grade

Job description

Job Summary

You will assist the Operational Lead with the management of CRHT whilst also working collaboratively with the other clinical leads.

You will work pro-actively with the operational lead to ensure safe effective delivery of services and developments relevant to the teams.

Main Duties of the Job

You will be support in the safe and effective management of all operations in the teams.

You will be required to work closely with the Operations lead to develop the teams in line with commissioner requirements and Trust objectives, consulting all key stakeholders, and positively reinforcing the expectations of the organization through collaborative and dynamic management and leadership that is both supportive and encouraging in nature to enable the team to adapt to key changes smoothly.

About Us

Our mission is to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted: 18 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 363-LUT7582348

Job locations: Townsend court, Mayer Way, Houghton Regis, LU5 5BF

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training (Essential)

• Suitable experience at Band 6 Grade.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership

Experience (Essential)

• Experience in undertaking audit/review

Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Evidence of good organisational skills.
• Computer literacy

Other (Essential)

• Knowledge of current legislation/policies relating to community mental health
• Well developed experience in working with severe and enduring mental illness, preferably in a community setting
• Strong assessment skills
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of service users and carers

Disclosures and Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Townsend court, Mayer Way, Houghton Regis, LU5 5BF

Website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/