Clinical Team Lead

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT NHS); Lincoln; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a dedicated Clinical Team Lead for their acute ward. This vital role involves overseeing care for acutely ill patients and leading a compassionate team committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a passion for enhancing patient care. Join a supportive environment that values staff contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in mental health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Support for Diversity

Active Staff Networks

Qualifications

• Must have RMN, RNLD, or RN 1st Level Registration.
• Postgraduate training in clinical practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and improve patient outcomes.
• Manage safeguarding issues and role model for the team.
• Lead and support the team with complex cases.

Skills

Assessment and Risk Management

Supportive Communication

Clinical Reasoning

Knowledge of Mental Health Policies

Basic IT Skills

Education

1st Level Registration (NMC)

Postgraduate Training in Clinical Practice

Postgraduate Qualification in Leadership

Job description

Employer: Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Castle Ward

Town: Lincoln

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 20/05/2025 23:59

Clinical Team Lead

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

We are recruiting for a substantive Band 7 Clinical role on Castle Ward.

This role involves caring for our most acutely ill patients on our wards, a vital part of the Trust’s mental health services. Our staff contributions are invaluable.

Castle Ward is a 19-bed female acute ward for adults with mental health issues, serving women aged 18-65. It operates 24/7.

The Clinical Lead will need strong leadership skills, curiosity, creativity, self-awareness, and assertiveness.

If you are passionate about leading a team and delivering excellent clinical care, please review the Job Description to see if this role suits you.

The postholder will need to:

• Demonstrate good knowledge of acute ward operations
• Work well with colleagues internally and externally, communicating effectively within LPFT and the wider healthcare system
• Be motivated to deliver outstanding clinical care and lead the team with clinical interventions, formulations, and treatment plans
• Collaborate closely with the Ward Manager, Modern Matron, and Service Manager to ensure excellent patient care

Main duties of the job

This role supports high acuity and complex presentations within LPFT’s acute wards, providing clinical oversight, improving patient outcomes, and supporting ward managers. Responsibilities include:

• Managing safeguarding issues with guidance from the safeguarding team
• Role modelling for the team
• Implementing learning from serious investigations
• Deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence
• Ensuring services are delivered to maximize patient safety
• Contributing to performance improvement through supervision
• Implementing new practices to enhance outcomes
• Leading and supporting the team with complex cases
• Driving service changes benefiting patients, carers, and staff

Working for our organisation

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, autism, and social care services in Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, serving over 768,400 people, our staff are central to our success.

Our Trust is rated as one of the best in mental health and learning disability services in England, with an 'outstanding' rating for being well-led and 'good' overall. Staff morale is high, and we are proud of our inclusive, compassionate culture.

We offer flexible working options, training, promotion opportunities, and support diversity. We have active staff networks and continually seek ways to support our staff.

Whether starting your career, seeking a new challenge, or looking for a family-friendly place, Lincolnshire offers rewarding health and social care careers in a friendly, affordable county. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to learn more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role involves supporting high acuity and complex cases on LPFT’s acute wards, providing clinical oversight, improving outcomes, and supporting ward managers. Responsibilities include:

• Managing safeguarding issues with guidance from the safeguarding team
• Role modelling
• Implementing learnings from investigations
• Deputising for the Ward Manager
• Maximising patient safety
• Contributing to performance improvement and supervision
• Implementing new practices
• Supporting complex cases
• Driving service improvements

Person specification

Qualifications

• RMN, RNLD, or RN: 1st Level Registration (NMC), degree, or equivalent
• Evidence of postgraduate training in clinical practice
• Postgraduate qualification in leadership and management or extensive experience in this area

Experience

• Experience working with young people with mental health needs or substantial experience with crisis intervention, transferable skills included
• Knowledge of mental health policies and risk assessment
• Experience with hospital environments and assessment tools
• Experience working with suicidal and self-harming patients
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings and teaching

Skills

• Excellent assessment and risk management skills
• Knowledge of mental health policies and the Mental Health Act (2005)
• Supportive communication skills
• Motivated and engaging with service users and stakeholders
• Strong clinical reasoning and collaborative skills
• Basic IT skills and budget management

Applicants must have UK NHS experience and appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.