Senior Clinical Lead Nurse

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clinical Lead Nurse to provide specialist expertise in mental health and learning disabilities. This role emphasizes clinical leadership and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care tailored to individual needs. The successful candidate will develop innovative practices and support a culture of safety and well-being. With a commitment to professional development and sustainability, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to excellence in healthcare.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration required.
• Degree or equivalent and evidence of CPD necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and direct care at the Najurally Centre.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Risk Management

Mental Health Assessment

Team Collaboration

Patient Safety

Education

Registered Nurse in Learning Disability or Mental Health

Current NMC Registration

Degree or equivalent

Mentorship qualification

Job description

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shifts include long days, nights, and occasional 9-5 shifts). Job ref: 453-25-7095079. Employer: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Employer type: NHS. Site: Lynfield Mount Hospital Najurally Centre. Town: Bradford. Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum. Salary period: Yearly. Closing date: 03/04/2025 23:59.

Employer heading

NHS AfC: Band 7

Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning organization that provides innovative services recognized as best practice nationally. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality care for people of all ages with mental and/or community health needs, tailored to individual requirements and accessible close to home.

Job overview

The Senior Clinical Lead Nurse offers specialist expertise working with individuals with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and behaviors that challenge. The role involves providing clinical leadership at the Najurally Centre assessment and treatment unit (ATU), offering advice on clinical risk, mental health assessments, formulation, and care planning for admissions.

The role emphasizes collaboration and effective teamwork to ensure optimal patient care. The Senior Clinical Lead Nurse will build positive relationships with healthcare providers, facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration, and actively participate in care conferences, case discussions, and meetings with the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

1. Develop and implement flexible, innovative practices aligned with the Trust and wider integrated care system (ICS) goals.
2. Provide direct clinical care and serve as a role model for exemplary nursing practice across the Najurally Centre and ICS.
3. Support on-shift operations, including out-of-hours collaboration with the ward manager and ANPs, focusing on risk, safeguarding, patient safety, and staff well-being.
4. Participate in the locality collective leadership team, ensuring safe and effective nursing practices across inpatient pathways, developing SOPs, and communicating policies.
5. Recognize the importance of collaboration and effective teamwork in delivering high-quality care.

Interview date: TBC.

Working for our organization

Our core values are: We Care, We Listen, We Deliver. We consider flexible working arrangements and offer benefits such as increased mileage rates for distances over 3500 miles, health and wellbeing support, development opportunities, and more. We support the Armed Forces with a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are committed to environmental sustainability through our Green Plan, encouraging staff participation in sustainable practices. Applications may close early if sufficient applications are received; early application is advised.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more details.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must confirm their right to work and reside in the UK before appointment and notify their manager of any changes. The Trust cannot support visa sponsorship beyond current visas. Maintaining legal right to work is a condition of employment. Any change in visa status must be reported immediately.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in Learning Disability or Mental Health
• Current NMC Registration
• Degree or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• Mentorship sign-off qualification or equivalent

Desirable qualifications

• Teaching qualification
• Clinical supervision qualification
• Modules supporting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification in mental health
• Leadership qualification/training
• MSc in advanced clinical nursing
• Advanced Nursing Practice modules
• Positive behavioural support training

Training

• Additional training in PBS, mental health, risk management, safeguarding, and leadership

Experience

• Clinically leading a team, supporting development, and working with an MDT
• Working with individuals with complex needs and behaviors that challenge
• Managing risk plans independently and within a team
• Handling safeguarding concerns and supervising clinical staff

Desirable experience

• Teaching, training, or supervising clinical staff
• Inpatient setting experience
• Multidisciplinary environment experience

Applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates. The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if enough applications are received. Early application is encouraged.