Clinical Lead - Band 6 - Ward 4, Harplands Hospital
There is an exciting opportunity to work as a Clinical Lead within Ward 4, Harplands Hospital.
NSCHT deliver a shared care service on Ward 4 which strives to deliver a high quality health & social care service that promotes social inclusion & independence for people with mental health and physical health problems. The team is multi-disciplinary, comprising nurses, medical staff, a physiotherapist, and an occupational therapist.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care and for the supervision of others who are carrying out all aspects of the caring process. The post-holder will assist in setting and maintaining standards of care, will participate in maintaining effective management of the team and unit, and will also maintain effective integration with the multi-disciplinary team and assist with the facilitation of a collaborative approach to patient-focused care.
There is scope to develop the clinical lead post to work across the ward and community settings, enhancing integrated care by acting as a bridge between the ward and community team, offering practical and clinical experience in both environments.
The post-holder will act as a reliable role model for junior staff.
About us
As a Trust, we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high-quality care.
We pride ourselves on ensuring our team’s wellbeing is prioritized and provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.
We are committed to the Greener NHS initiative to become the world's first 'carbon net zero' health system by 2045. Sustainability is embedded in our strategy, and we support our workforce in working towards these goals through our sustainability programme.
The Trust values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all under-represented groups, including women, people with disabilities, those from global majority backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Details
Date posted: 02 July 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 232-AUC-7286919
Job locations: Harplands Hospital, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
* To act at all times in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) code of professional Conduct.
* To perform all aspects of the role in accordance with Trust policies and other national bodies.
* To participate in the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of individual care plans.
* To provide specialist advice to other members of staff and act as a role model.
* In conjunction with the Ward Manager, to take responsibility for setting, maintaining, and evaluating standards of care throughout the 24-hour period.
* To liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and outside agencies in the implementation of patient care.
* To ensure that care activities are research-based and in keeping with changes in the field of activity.
* To contribute to the development of ideas and innovative practice.
* To initiate and participate in departmental audits as requested by the Ward Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* Registered General Nurse/Mental Health Nurse/Registered Nurse Learning Disability - educated to degree level or equivalent
Evidence of continued professional development
* Post-registration experience
Experience (Essential):
* Clinical development/management of change
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and current UK professional registration. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website.
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