Clinical Team Manager

Brookhaven; Preston; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential mental health service is seeking a Clinical Team Manager to lead their clinical team. The role involves providing high-quality care and clinical leadership in a supportive environment focused on recovery. The ideal candidate will have RMN registration and proven leadership experience.

Benefits

Extra paid day off for birthday

35 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan including gym discounts

Company Sick Benefit

Refer a Friend scheme

Ongoing training and development

Workplace pension scheme

Free enhanced DBS checks

Lunch provided for site-based roles

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a mental health care setting.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance and safeguarding.
• Experience in coaching and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee high-quality nursing care.
• Lead documentation, risk assessments, and medication management.
• Support staff development through supervision and mentorship.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Supervision

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Job description

Clinical Team Manager – Brookhaven
Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston
Salary: £43,000–£44,000 per annum
Service Type: Residential Mental Health Service with Nursing
Hours: Full Time

Are you a committed RMN with a passion for clinical leadership and delivering high-quality care?

Active Pathways is looking for an experienced and motivated Nursing Team Manager to lead the clinical team at Brookhaven, our specialist residential mental health service with nursing in Preston. This is an exciting opportunity to lead from the front, influence best practice, and play a vital role in creating a positive, person-centred care culture.

The Best Bits

• Extra paid day off every year for your birthday
• 35 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional annual leave awarded at 2, 3 and 5 years’ service
• Option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave per year
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Company Sick Benefit – 1 week full pay and 1 week half pay following successful completion of probation
• Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee high-quality nursing care
• Lead on documentation, risk assessments, and medication management
• Ensure effective communication across the multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate My Reviews, CPA processes, admissions, and discharges
• Support staff development through supervision and mentorship
• Monitor physical health care and infection prevention standards
• Conduct clinical audits and drive quality improvements
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal governance
• Contribute to recruitment, retention, and a positive team culture
• Participate in the leadership on-call rota

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration
• Proven leadership experience in a mental health or complex care setting
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and MDT working
• Skilled in clinical supervision, coaching, and staff development
• Confident communicator and effective problem solver

About Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a 23-bed, mixed-gender open rehabilitation service located in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. Designed for individuals aged 18+ with enduring mental health needs, Brookhaven offers a supportive, recovery-focused environment. The multidisciplinary team promotes independence, skill-building, and access to community-based education, leisure, and vocational activities.

Why Join Active Pathways?

With over 20 years’ experience operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, Active Pathways is committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-based mental health care. Our values – Passion, Safety, and Quality – guide everything we do. We offer genuine opportunities for career development in a supportive and empowering environment.

Our Core Benefits

• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Funded Professional Membership – where relevant to your role
• Career Development – structured support through our Your Pathway, Your Future development programme
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting difference to people’s lives, apply now or get in touch to find out more – we’d love to hear from you.

*Please note: your birthday leave can be taken within three months of your birthday, depending on service needs and rota planning.