Clinical Nurse Lead

NHS; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Clinical Nurse Lead to join their team in Morpeth. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team, focusing on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to older adults. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to service development while receiving support for personal and career growth. With a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and professional development, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. If you are motivated to make a difference in patients' lives, this role is for you.

Benefits

Personal and Career Development Support

In-house Training Academy

Coaching and Apprenticeships

Leadership Development Programme

Staff Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current registration and relevant clinical experience.
• Post-registration training in clinical interventions and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in developing person-centered care plans.
• Provide clinical leadership and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Change Management

Assessment Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD)

Degree-level qualification

Management qualification

Job description

Go back to Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Lead

The closing date is 20 May 2025

Join CNTW NHS Foundation Trust as we develop and invest in our services and staff.

We have opportunities for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Lead within North locality inpatient services, specifically on the Older Adults inpatient pathway at St Georges Park Hospital in Morpeth, on the functional pathway (Hauxley ward).

We seek a caring, empathetic, enthusiastic, and motivated individual passionate about improving patients' lives. You should be confident, eager to contribute to high-quality nursing care and service development.

Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in working in a busy, challenging environment, with high resilience, patience, and excellent communication skills.

As a CNTW employee, you'll receive support for personal and career development, including training through our in-house Academy, Coaching, Apprenticeships, and Leadership Development Programme.

We prioritize staff wellbeing through our Thrive programme, supporting emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career, and social aspects.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a Clinical Nurse Lead within a multidisciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs-based care plans through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Deliver person-centered, holistic care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support partnership working as a key member of the ward leadership team.
• Serve as an identified deputy in the absence of the Ward Manager.
• Facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence-based care and treatment, including conducting clinical audits and implementing findings.
• Be visible and accessible to patients, families, and carers, working to ensure efficient, effective, and compassionate services.
• Lead on implementing performance indicators, standards, and quality outcomes.
• Develop and deliver training to enhance staff and student skills.
• Facilitate staff appraisals, clinical supervision, and support personal development plans.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and dignified care.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented, and compassionate workforce capable of meeting modern NHS demands. We offer a dynamic environment to build your career.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for full details. We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RNMH, RMN, RNLD), AHP, Social Worker, or Clinical Psychologist with current registration.
• Post-registration training in relevant clinical or psychological interventions.
• Proven clinical experience relevant to the role.
• Training in CPA, Safeguarding, MAPPA, and Child Protection.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Therapy-based training qualification.
• Degree-level qualification.
• Management qualification.
• Staff training and development experience.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification.

Knowledge and Experience

• 12-24 months Band 5 qualified nurse experience, depending on service needs.
• Understanding of professional accountability, NMC standards, and related initiatives.
• Experience working with older persons.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborative working ability.
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Change management skills.
• Prioritization skills.
• PMVA training.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals with complex mental health needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A disclosure application will be made to check for previous convictions.