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Clinical Lead, Community Older People's Services
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
263-CCG25-251-AB
Employer
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Nicholas Hospital
Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/07/2025 23:59

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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Lead

Band 7

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’  We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

  • Cultural diversity staff network
  • Disabled staff network
  • LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

  • Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
  • Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
  • Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Always improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post.  The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Lead to join our Older People's Community Treatment Team (CTT) based in Newcastle.  This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role within a supportive and dynamic team.

Main duties of the job

You'll be leading clinical practice across the team, supporting staff in delivering high-quality care to older adults with complex mental health conditions such as dementia, depression and psychosis.  this includes working closely with families and carers, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions, and helping people manage symptoms, maintain stability and improve quality of life.

 

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

This role offers a chance to influence service development and play a key part in shaping how we deliver community mental health care for older people as part of CNTW's wider Community Transformation Agenda.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We're keen to hear from registered professionals with strong leadership experience, confidence in managing complex clinical presentations, and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for older adults.  The role requires excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, and experience in supervision, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary working.

Whether you're already working in a leadership role, or ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 10th July 2025

Closing date : 24th July 2025

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Registered Learning Disability Nurse (as appropriate) or equivalent relevant professional qualification
  • Mentorship Qualification
  • If applicable to service Non Medical Prescriber
  • Relevant Clinical Training and post graduate Qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Proven track record of providing professional leadership within clinical services
  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience of positive clinical risk taking and risk/safety planning
  • Knowledge & Experience of the Recovery Model.
  • Clinical supervision and Application. Adherence to Health and Safety policies.
  • Casework Management.
  • MDT working.
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant clinical experience of working with older people's mental health services/community treatment teams

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Leadership skills

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Vicki Warnaby
Job title
Clinical Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01912468655
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