Job Summary
Water Meadow View is a new mental health inpatient facility for adults with learning disabilities, opening in November 2025 in Whittingham, Preston. We are seeking Clinical Leads to support our multidisciplinary team in delivering outstanding, person-centred care.
Our aim is to provide clinical excellence, support, and safety, with a focus on patient-centred care. The Clinical Lead will be responsible for leading high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care and enhancing patient experience within inpatient settings, through proactive clinical leadership.
The role includes responsibility for models of care related to Reducing Restrictive Practice, Physical Health, and Positive Behaviour Support, with an overarching trauma-informed approach.
Main Duties
The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, excellent communication, motivation, and influence skills, encouraging cross-organizational teamwork while prioritizing patient care. Responsibilities include:
1. Being visible and leading by example
2. Applying clinical judgement and observations
3. Providing clinical teaching, staff upskilling, and assessments
4. Involving patients, families, and carers in care planning and delivery
5. Ensuring safe, high-quality care
6. Driving clinical standards improvements
About Us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of mental health and physical health services, including inpatient child and adolescent mental health, perinatal mental health, and forensic services. We promote flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
For more information, visit our website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/.
Job Details
Post Date: 30 April 2025
Band: Band 7
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Location: Water Meadow View, Guild Park, Whittingham, Preston, PR3 2JH
Job Responsibilities
Refer to the attached job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Registered Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurse
* RMN or RNL degree
Knowledge (Essential)
* Understanding of NHS developments and policies affecting service delivery
* Skills in needs-led assessments for complex presentations involving learning disabilities, autism, and mental health
* Knowledge of relevant legislation (MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act, etc.) and discharge pathways
Experience (Essential)
* Inpatient clinical experience
* Assessment and risk management skills
* Experience working within a PBS framework and across agencies
* Experience working with service users and carers, and providing clinical supervision
Additional Information
This role is subject to DBS checks and current UK professional registration is required. For more details, visit NHS Careers.
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