Job overview

Older People Care Unit are looking to recruit a Band 6 Clinical Lead for Blossomwood - the role will be initially on Kingfisher Ward but will move to our new 10 bedded Dove Ward opening in Autumn 2025.

Kingfisher Ward is an 18 bedded, inpatient ward for the specialised assessment and treatment of patients who present with behaviours that challenge and who have an organic diagnosis. Kingfisher Ward primarily meet the needs of people over 65 but will be accessible to people with a diagnosis of working age dementia. 

 

 

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated Clinical Lead with experience or invested interest in working with our patient group.  You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the mental health, person centred care, physical health and social needs relating to this patient group.

We are seeking to recruit someone who has the relevant knowledge and skills to provide clinical leadership to the ward’s multidisciplinary team. You will be a visible point of contact to junior staff requiring clinical guidance, expertise and support in the delivery of high-quality, person centred and compassionate care. 

 It is essential that you are able to work flexible hours over 24-hour period 7 days a week as this post also incorporates Senior Nurse duties at Blossomwood.

Applicants should have have excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, be able to work alongside existing team manager and have the personal characteristics to assist in leading a strong, experienced and supportive team in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Applicants must display a considerable degree of initiative, maintain a calm, friendly and efficient manner when dealing with patients, carers, colleagues and visitors.

Applicants must be a Registered Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Nurse  and have substantial experience at Band 5.

They will be required to apply a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism to their work.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment