Clinical Team Leader

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in Surrey seeks a mental health nurse to work in a well-established service. This role involves providing nursing care and support as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality assessment and treatment for patients. Opportunities for career growth and professional development are encouraged.

Benefits

Extensive training opportunities

Good work-life balance with flexible options

Qualifications

• Must hold registration with NMC as RMN.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in mental health settings required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Ward Manager in coordinating team roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure risk assessments and care plans are regularly reviewed.
• Provide professional nursing advice to staff.

Skills

Compassion

Team Coordination

Nursing Advice

Education

RMN Diploma/Degree

Masters in a relevant subject

Job description

Employer: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 18 Jun 2025

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Job summary

Farnham Road Hospital contains 3 adult inpatient wards and the Health Based Place of Safety. Our ambition is to transform inpatient mental healthcare for our local population. The hospital provides 46 beds, all with single ensuite bedrooms, two lounges, and dedicated outside spaces for each ward, as well as wooded areas for supervised walks.

For our colleagues working here, there will be access to dedicated staff areas per ward, on-site cafes, lounges, and good access to train lines. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established service providing excellent care. You will work with experienced, knowledgeable, dedicated colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team. We are developing new ways of working and want you to be part of the team providing effective assessment, treatment, and high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the Ward Manager in coordinating team roles and responsibilities.
• Support the effective operation of the team nursing system.
• Ensure risk assessments and care plans are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Provide professional nursing advice to staff and other professionals.
• Support staff through appraisal, supervision, and professional development.

We foster an inclusive culture, treating each other with compassion and kindness. We support your career growth through extensive training opportunities. We aim to offer a good work-life balance with flexible options where operationally possible. Our values guide our interactions, development, and recognition of success.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides health and social care for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also offer social care for people with learning disabilities in Croydon and ASD/ADHD assessment services in Hampshire. We engage with communities and partner with NHS and voluntary organizations to improve mental wellbeing.

Surrey is close to Central London and the South Coast, with excellent transport links including Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

Please note: We reserve the right to close posts early once sufficient applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: RMN Diploma/Degree, Registration with NMC as RMN
• Desirable: Masters in a relevant subject

Experience

• Essential: Extensive post-qualification experience in mental health settings (acute inpatient ward, forensic, or HBPoS)

Other requirements

• This post is subject to DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
• Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 7LX

Website: [Link to be provided]