The closing date is 23 December 2025.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic qualified Band 6 Clinical Nurse Lead (Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses) to work within the Neuro psychiatry inpatient service on Ward 2, Walkergate Park.
The regional service supports individuals who have neurological disorders such as Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, MS, TBI and require specialist neuro psychiatry input. Presenting with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems as well as challenging behaviours, we aim to provide a secure, low stimulus environment suitable for people who require a full assessment of their needs, including nursing, medical, psychology, OT, physio, SALT and dietetics.
Main duties of the jobThe individual will be responsible for leading the team and providing high quality, patient focused, evidence based care under the support of the ward manager. We seek confident leaders competent in delivering high quality nursing care and service development. Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, a warm patient centred approach to care, and effective leadership skills to engage in multidisciplinary team working. They will facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment during supervision of staff nurses and nursing assistants, and support the team with complex patient care for both mental and physical health needs.
The post holder will assist in implementing all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes, ensuring progress towards trust and national targets. They will oversee the implementation of policies and procedures, correct discrepancies, lead and supervise staff over a 24 hour period, and support the team in the absence of the ward manager.
About usWe aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce who are caring and compassionate, able to meet the demands of the modern NHS. In return we offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Person Specification Education and QualificationThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.