Position
Clinical Lead for Nursing (Community Mental Health Nurse) – 3 month secondment at Crossgate House, Sale. The role involves leading a team of community nurses in managing a complex caseload and providing clinical oversight.
Key Responsibilities
* Run and manage a community nursing clinic, delivering care, treatment and risk management for a standard care caseload.
* Provide nursing and clinical leadership, supervise and support staff including CPNs and junior nurses.
* Line manage and deputise for the Team Manager, handling recruitment, duty support and staffing rota.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with GMMH services and statutory and non‑statutory partners.
* Deliver therapeutic interventions, assessment and formulation, signposting and close working within MDT.
* Ensure compliance with clinical pathways, SOPs and the Bronze on‑call/on‑site rota.
* Maintain own clinical competence and keep up to date with relevant guidelines.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experienced community mental health nurse with complex service user expertise.
* Leadership or senior nursing role experience – able to manage caseload and staff.
* Knowledge of standard care pathways and clinical protocols in mental health.
* Good communication skills and ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
Recruitment & Equality
All positions are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. DBS registration is required and must be maintained. The Trust is committed to a diverse workforce and actively removes barriers for BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ applicants.
Work & Conditions
* 3‑month secondment, with possibility of renewal.
* On‑call and on‑site role on a rota basis, covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
* Recruitment for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship – if eligible.
Health & Safety
Applicants must meet the Trust’s health and safety obligations and ensure safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Application Process
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is permitted when writing applications, but applicants are encouraged to provide genuine examples of achievements and experience. The Trust reserves the right to follow up on AI‑generated content during interviews.
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