Clinical Team Lead

The post holder will be responsible for providing continued clinical advice, training and supervision to a group of staff operating within a multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will direct and support the team's allocation of new patients to staff involving a robust understanding and formulation of their risks, presenting concerns and the recommendation for ongoing care including, sometimes, transfer to the most appropriate care pathway.

The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of those staff tasked with providing care to patients presenting with significant complexity and risk and ensure that agreed policies are followed and local arrangements are in place to minimise risk.

The post holder will be responsible for the synergistic working with partner organisations including the relevant Local Authority.

The post holder will provide direct clinical care to patients, modelling the team's and the Trust's recovery principles and high standards of care.

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

Registered Mental Health Nurse / Occupational Therapist / Social Worker.

Experience in a leadership role and relevant experience in an adult mental health setting.

Car driver with full UK driving licence.

Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Sarah Beaumont on 0118 9046800 or email: sarah.beaumont@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

Education, qualifications or training

Continuous Professional Development

Essential: - Evidence of continuing professional development.

Previous Experience

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Additional Requirements

Essential: - Car user with a valid driving licence