Clinical Team Leader (Female Ward 19)

Job Summary
To work closely with the Ward Manager to provide strong clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team. To demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of acute services and the local service provision. To be responsible and accountable for the high quality standards within the work of the team. To actively work as an effective member of the team. To utilise excellent core nursing/specialist skills. To act as a positive and professional role model for junior staff and other colleagues at all times. To oversee and support junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care. To support the Ward Manager in carrying out his/her duties. To act up in the absence of the ward manager and communicate fully with the ward manager upon their return. The service operates 365 days/year twenty four hours per day. Act as a positive role model to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice within the team. To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality Ensure that the nursing team is fully briefed regarding relevant CQUINs and key performance indicators. To appraise the ward manager of relevant issues. All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Main Duties of the Job
Decision Making and Advice
To make comprehensive risk assessments and implement management plans appropriately. Identify training needs and contribute to the education and development of all staff and students. To be actively involved in decision making and conflict management. To play an active role in supporting and empowering junior colleagues. To demonstrate excellent leadership skills through practice, both with service users and other professionals. To ensure that the ward manager is fully appraised of any complex issues. To be included in the senior nurse rota for trust wide in-patient services, providing advice outside of business hours and escalating issues to operational management as required.

Initiating and Implementing Change
To work as an active member of the team with regards to the development of the productive ward series. To actively take a lead in creating an environment that respects and values equality, diversity and rights. To actively take a lead in creating an environment that promotes health, safety and security for service users, carers and staff. To actively take a lead, both individually and in partnership with the team, to develop clinical governance.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

Details
Date posted: 28 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9378-CK2527
Job locations: Ward 19, Priestley Unit, Dewsbury & District Hospital, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 4HS

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

KEY RESULT AREAS:
To work closely with the Ward Manager to provide strong clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing team. To demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy of acute services and the local service provision. To be responsible and accountable for the high quality standards within the work of the team. To actively work as an effective member of the team. To utilise excellent core nursing/specialist skills. To act as a positive and professional role model for junior staff and other colleagues at all times. To oversee and support junior members of staff in implementing planned treatment and care. To support the Ward Manager in carrying out his/her duties. To act up in the absence of the ward manager and communicate fully with the ward manager upon their return. The service operates 365 days/year twenty four hours per day.

Workload Management

• To work flexibly to cover shifts to provide a 365 day per year service
• Co-ordinate and lead the team to make effective use of team skills to provide the best possible standards of care and treatment / interventions
• To prioritise workload in keeping with the team and service objectives
• To support the Primary Nurses in raising issues or challenging opinion in complex cases.
• To support and empower colleagues to problem solve effectively.
• To actively participate and contribute to service users reviews, ward rounds, meetings
• To provide supervision to ensure that high quality care plans are developed and implemented.
• To ensure that the ward manager is fully appraised of issues.

Communication

• To actively work with the ward manager to develop a communication strategy at ward level
• To engage actively with the ward manager in a two way flow of communication.
• Actively support the philosophy of the Recovery Model within Adult Acute Inpatients.
• Role model excellent working relationships with all members of the Multi Disciplinary Team.
• Develop positive relationships with non-statutory and voluntary agencies to develop working partnerships as appropriate to the service development and local delivery
• Positively embrace service user / carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery wherever and whenever possible
• Act as a positive role model to develop and communicate a shared philosophy of culture and practice within the team.
• To work within the boundaries of accountability and confidentiality
• Ensure that the nursing team is fully briefed regarding relevant CQUINs and key performance indicators.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

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Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in Acute in-patient setting.

Desirable

• Experience in similar areas of mental health.

Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Good co-ordination skills. Commitment to multi-disciplinary decision making.
• Excellent assessment skills.
• Excellent engagement skills.
• Skills to de-escalate difficult situations
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental health act. Able to assess and manage risk positively.
• Calm & confident manner.
• Clear knowledge of Trusts policies & procedures.
• Awareness of modernisation agenda.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a way that promotes a culture of learning and change.

Desirable

• Undertaken study in patient interventions/assessment.

Training
Essential

• Clear demonstrable evidence of post -Qualification and training.
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Desirable

• NVQ assessor.
• PSI.
• Leadership course.

Physical Attributes
Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
• Must be able to work flexible shifts over 24/7 span.

Qualifications
Essential

• RMN. Diploma in Nursing.
• Willingness to undertake education to degree level.

Desirable

• Clinical supervision qualification.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Reflective and considered approach to problem solving.
• Can act on own initiative.
• Can inspire confidence in colleagues and other professional.
• Can deal with conflict diplomatically.
• Demonstrates respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each service user.
• Sensitive to the needs of people from minority ethnic and religious groups.
• Responds to the learning needs of students and other colleagues.

Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.