Clinical Lead Nurse - Mental Health
Posted 4 hours 17 minutes ago by Athona Ltd
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Services Lead to join a specialist community complex care service supporting adults and children with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, brain injuries and challenging behaviours.
This is a senior role focused on delivering high-quality, person-centred care in community settings, supporting rehabilitation, independence and positive behavioural outcomes.
You will play a key role in clinical assessment, care planning, staff training and leading crisis intervention approaches, while working closely with multidisciplinary teams, families and carers to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
Salary: £49,000
Position: Clinical Lead Nurse (RMN / RNLD) or Allied Health Professional
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Community complex care
Location: Midlands (Staffordshire & Wolverhampton region)
Your key responsibilities will be;
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualised care plans
- Lead crisis intervention and behavioural support training programmes
- Support individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and brain injuries
- Develop and implement positive behaviour support strategies
- Train, mentor and assess competencies of care staff
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families
- Promote rehabilitation, independence and least restrictive care
For this role, we're looking for someone who has;
- NMC registration as RMN or RNLD, or HCPC registration
- Experience supporting learning disabilities, mental health or brain injury
- Strong clinical assessment and care planning skills
- Experience managing challenging behaviour or complex care
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
What benefits are on offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Leadership and career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Community-based role promoting work-life balance
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
- Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
- Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
- Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
- A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
- Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
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