Clinical Nurse Lead

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Lead with experience in eating disorders to join the team at a leading NHS foundation trust. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality care in an inpatient setting while leading staff development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Professional Nursing qualification essential.
• 12 to 24 months band 5 qualified nurse experience.
• Experience with mental health/learning disabilities and care co-ordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans through assessment and evaluation.
• Act as deputy in absence of Ward Manager.
• Lead implementation of performance indicators and quality outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Collaborative working

Time Management

Change Management

Conflict resolution

Risk Assessment

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to prioritise

Education

Professional Nursing qualification (RMN/RNMH/RNLD)

ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust provides a highly specialist service for adults with Mental Health conditions and/or a Learning Disability. Our ward at the Royal Victoria Infirmary is an specialist inpatient service for adults with eating disorders who require assessment, care and treatment.

We have exciting position available on Ward 31a for a Clinical Nurse Lead with eating disorder experience to join our team.

Main duties of the job

Work within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within an Inpatient setting.

Act 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.

Be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.

Lead on the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes.

Develop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students.

Facilitate staff appraisals and Clinical Supervision and support personal development plans.

Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG25-088-LB

Job locations

RVI

Ward 31a

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 4LP

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th June 2025

Closing date : 19th June 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th June 2025

Closing date : 19th June 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
• Student Assessor /Mentor

Desirable

• Therapy Based Training qualification
• Qualification to Degree level
• Management Qualification
• Staff Training and Development
• Leadership experience
• Non-Medical prescribing

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Continued professional development
• Post registration clinical experience
• Staff Appraisal
• Clinical Supervision
• Mental health/learning disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding
• Carer needs
• Experience of eating disorders

Skills and Competencies Essential

• Good interpersonal and Communication
• Collaborative working
• Time Management
• Change Management
• Conflict resolution
• Risk Assessment/ Management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise
• PMVA

Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
• Student Assessor /Mentor

Desirable

• Therapy Based Training qualification
• Qualification to Degree level
• Management Qualification
• Staff Training and Development
• Leadership experience
• Non-Medical prescribing

Knowledge and Experience Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Continued professional development
• Post registration clinical experience
• Staff Appraisal
• Clinical Supervision
• Mental health/learning disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding
• Carer needs
• Experience of eating disorders

Skills and Competencies Essential

• Good interpersonal and Communication
• Collaborative working
• Time Management
• Change Management
• Conflict resolution
• Risk Assessment/ Management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise
• PMVA

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RVI

Ward 31a

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 4LP

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RVI

Ward 31a

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE1 4LP

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)