Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Lead
The closing date is 27 April 2026
The Adult Community Mental Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams that offer assessment, treatment and care to adults who experience complex mental health difficulties.
The Clinical Lead, in collaboration with the CMHT Manager, will develop and coordinate a multi‑professional approach providing evidence‑based mental health care to all those who use the service.
To deliver operational management, clinical leadership and supervision to designated teams of staff and support the ongoing day‑to‑day management of a multi‑disciplinary team. They will liaise with internal and external services including primary care to ensure that services are coordinated and that pathways into and out of the service are managed effectively and efficiently.
Main duties of the job
This leadership role will work closely with the Team Manager, Operational Manager and Locality Matron to achieve positive outcomes in the teams' clinical management. Key responsibilities include:
* Providing day‑to‑day clinical leadership ensuring the highest standard of care is maintained.
* Identifying the skill mix required for staff recruitment and supporting this process.
* Auditing case notes and care plans against approved audit tool.
* Supporting the planning, delivery and evaluation of interventions and treatments when complex issues arise.
* Providing specialist knowledge and advice to the team and partnership agencies relating to mental health services.
* Undertaking Care Co‑ordination responsibilities for a designated reduced case load of individuals.
About us
We are a part of the Dudley North Community Mental Health Team and are currently finalising our Community Transformation to enhance working with partners across our locality.
We are looking for an experienced clinician focused on person‑centred care for individuals with complex mental health needs.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, dynamic and committed to leadership and multi‑disciplinary working. They should demonstrate qualities such as innovation, problem solving, empathy and understanding.
Person Specification
* NMC/RMN qualification.
* Clinical and managerial skills.
* Ability to form positive working relationships with other agencies and service providers.
* Leadership qualification or willingness to work towards the qualification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
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