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Clinical Nurse Lead
The closing date is 26 May 2026
As part of Secure care – Tweed HBR Learning Disability Ward require a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Lead.
The successful candidate will be expected to deliver compassionate care with a focus on empathy, respect, dignity and kindness to 7 gentlemen.
The successful candidate will be required to support the MDT developing collaborative needs-based care plans, through assessment planning implementation and evaluation. They will also be expected to facilitate and co-ordinate clinical practice on the ward.
The successful candidate will be expected to act as identified deputy in the absence of the ward manager. This will include supporting the Junior Nurses, Student Nurses and wider staff team.
Experience in leading on training and development is essential as well as a knowledge with regards to supporting clinical supervisions and staff appraisals.
Main duties of the job
The 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 are seeking confident individuals who are competent in leading in the delivery of high quality nursing care and service development. You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, patient centred approach to care. You must demonstrate effective leadership skills, engage in multi‑disciplinary team working; developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment and formulation. You will be expected to facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment during supervision of staff nurses and nursing assistants; taking a lead in, and supporting the staff team with complex patient care for both mental and physical health needs.
The post holder will be expected to assist with the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes; ensuring that ongoing work towards the trust and national targets is progressed; oversee the implementation of policies and procedures and acting to correct any discrepancies; lead and supervise the staff over a 24 hour period and in the absence of the ward manager, you will be expected to support the team.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can 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 Qualification
- Experience of a leadership
Knowledge and Experience
- 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
- Post registration clinical experience
Skills and Competencies
- Good interpersonal and Communication skills
- Change Management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
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