Band 6 Clinical Lead – Dementia Assessment Unit
Silk Ward is a 15‑bed mixed‑gender ward providing specialist inpatient assessment and treatment for people with dementia. We are looking for a Band 6 Clinical Lead to join our established team in Macclesfield.
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a passion for dementia care, development of services and systems, and knowledge of supervision and audit processes. The ideal applicant will also have a good understanding of the leadership style required to be part of a ward leadership team to support the Ward Manager in delivering a high‑quality mental health service.
The role will involve working within set objectives that reflect the direction of the service and the Trust, providing clinical leadership within the ward team to promote a high standard of patient care, and providing management support, deputising for the Ward Manager in their absence.
Responsibilities
* Source of expertise for clinical practice for the care team and demonstrate a high level of patient care through role‑modelling and supervision.
* Undertake audit of evidence‑based interventions to ensure continued best practice.
* Engage with MDT to ensure holistic, patient‑centred care planning.
* Assess, evaluate and advise staff on care planning and discharge planning.
* Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the identification and management of risk.
* Develop ways to improve efficiency and patient care.
Commitment to Equality
We are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences.
Contact
Name: Andy Toogood
Job title: Ward Manager
Email: andrew.toogood3@nhs.net
Telephone: 01625 712083
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