Clinical lead nurse - cmht

Clinical Lead Nurse - CMHT

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

The closing date is 22 June 2026

We are looking for a Clinical Lead Nurse for the Community Mental Health Team in Kendal and South Lakes. The role requires a motivated and experienced registered Mental Health Nurse.

The Community Mental Health Team delivers assessment and community‑based interventions in partnership with individuals, focusing on needs, self‑determination and recovery.

As Clinical Lead you will provide professional and clinical leadership, promote a culture of learning and person‑centred care, and uphold the Trust values.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking expert assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Supervising and teaching professionals from the multi‑disciplinary teams, including qualified and unqualified staff.
• Working in partnership with service users, carers and other agencies to ensure effective outcomes.
• Providing clinical leadership and support to the Team Leader to ensure a high‑quality cycle of care.
• Providing clinical assurances to effective caseload management within community teams.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC.
• Post‑registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at postgraduate diploma level.
• Mentorship Course, including Clinical Supervision Training.

Knowledge / Experience

• Experience developing, delivering and evaluating specialist programmes of care and risk management plans.
• Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence‑based practice.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of evidence‑based practice, e.g. NICE guidance.
• Knowledge of regulatory bodies and associated standards, e.g. CQC.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

We support flexible working and work/life balance, offering term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time. We provide resources, tools and support for staff to thrive inside and outside work.