Clinical Lead - Rowan Ward

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Clinical Lead to join our acute inpatient mental health service on Rowan Ward 1, based at the Summerlands Site in Yeovil. This is a key leadership role within a busy adult acute psychiatric ward, where you will play a central part in facilitating admissions, ongoing care and safe discharge planning for service users requiring assessment and treatment. As Clinical Lead, you will lead by example, making fair, timely and balanced clinical decisions with a strong compassion focused mindset. You will champion recovery orientated, person centred care and support a ward culture that promotes dignity, safety and positive patient experience. This role requires confidence, resilience and strong leadership skills, combined with a genuine commitment to supporting both service users and colleagues. The post holder will work a 24 hour rota, regularly acting as nurse in charge, with additional opportunities for clinical management days to support leadership, supervision and service development.,

• Lead the clinical coordination of patient care on the ward, ensuring safe, effective admissions and discharges.
• Act as nurse in charge on allocated shifts, providing visible leadership and decisionmaking within the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote recoveryfocused, compassionate and personcentred care across the ward.
• Provide clinical supervision, training and annual appraisals for Band 5 staff nurses and junior colleagues.
• Support the professional development and progression of registered and nonregistered staff while continuing your own development.
• Work collaboratively with medical, psychology, occupational therapy, social care and community services.
• Ensure high standards of care delivery, risk management and safeguarding in line with Trust policies and legislation.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audits, quality improvement and service development.
  
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The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.