Clinical Team Leader
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
TORQUAY, TQ2 7AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 November 2026
16 days leftJob description
Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts? Would you like to be part of a de...
- To assist the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developing
nursing practice, supervision and audit.
- To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.
- To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all service users, in
accordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a 10 minute presentation on the following as part of the interview process:
Salus Ward is experiencing clinical and operational pressures. As the Clinical Team Leader, how would you assess the current position, identify areas for improvement and implement changes to ensure safe, effective and person-centred care?
Please refer to the job description attached to this advert
which will provide further information on this role.
We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Experience
Essential: - Substantial post registration experience; - Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting; - Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
- CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
- Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
- Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
- Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
- Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint
Qualifications
Essential: - A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 November 2026
Last checked
13 November 2026
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