Clinical Lead
Greater Manchester West Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Lead for the Wigan Home Based Treatment Team.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinical Lead. The role will develop and implement services and care pathways for adults with mental health problems, working within the relevant framework/model for service delivery.
Main duties
* Provide specialist professional nursing leadership and guidance.
* Offer clinical advice and management in the key dimensions of health‑care quality: patient safety, effectiveness of interventions, patient experience, and the environment in which care is delivered.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Registered Mental Nurse (NMC registration required).
* Experience as a Band 6 practitioner.
Experience
* Evidence of change management and quality improvement experience.
* Evidence of post‑registration training/development.
* Experience of participating in audit and implementing action plans.
* Desirable: experience of urgent care.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Provide advice and consultation to a multi‑disciplinary team based on solid clinical experience of community mental‑health nursing.
* Support Team Managers and senior practitioners in daily operations.
* Facilitate lifelong learning and support appraisal, knowledge and skills framework and personal development plans.
* Provide clinical supervision as both supervisee and supervisor; understand the agenda for change framework.
* Understand clinical governance and represent nursing at local groups.
Other Requirements
* Frequent travel across the Trust’s footprint required.
* Flexibility in working hours to meet service needs.
Benefits
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years).
* Excellent pension scheme.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Salary‑sacrifice car scheme.
* Wellbeing programme.
* Blue Light card discounts.
Details
* Date posted: 20 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: 7
* Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum pro‑rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 437-7455938
* Job location: Wigan Home Based Treatment Team – Atherleigh Park, Leigh, WN7 1YN
Disclosures
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check covering children and adults. Applicants must have a valid DBS or pay £44.00, which will be deducted from the first salary.
Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship or UK professional registration will be considered. Further information is available on the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Wigan Home Based Treatment Team Atherleigh Park Leigh WN7 1YN
Website: https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/
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