Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Registered RGN to work as a Clinical Lead Nurse within Neuro-behavioural Rehabilitation Inpatient services on Ward 3 Walkergate Park. The service supports individuals who have sustained an acquired brain injury, and present with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems. We aim to provide a welcoming environment that is suitable for people who require assessment and/ or rehabilitation. Main duties of the job The individual will be responsible for leading the team and providing high quality, patient focused, evidence based care under the support of the Ward Manager. We are seeking confident individuals who are competent in leading in the delivery of high quality nursing care and service development. You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, patient centred approach to care. You must demonstrate effective leadership skills, engage in multi-disciplinary team working; developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment and formulation. You will be expected to facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment during supervision of Staff Nurses, Nursing Associates and Nursing Assistants; taking a lead in, and supporting the staff team with complex patient care for both mental and physical health needs. The post holder will be expected to assist with the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes; ensuring that ongoing work towards the trust and national targets is progressed; oversee the implementation of policies and procedures and acting to correct any discrepancies; lead and supervise the staff over a 24 hour period and in the absence of the ward manager, you will be expected to support the team. About us We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-SCG25-032-JW Job locations Walkergate Park Hospital Benfield Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4QD Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 25th February 2025 Closing date : 11th March 2025 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 25th February 2025 Closing date : 11th March 2025 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD/RGN Student Assessor /Mentor ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent. Desirable Leadership experience Therapy Based Training qualification Management Qualification Qualification to Degree level Staff Training and Development Knowledge and Experience Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Continued professional development Post registration clinical experience Clinical supervision Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent interpersonal and Communication skills Change Management Conflict resolution Risk Assessment/ Management Time management Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD/RGN Student Assessor /Mentor ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent. Desirable Leadership experience Therapy Based Training qualification Management Qualification Qualification to Degree level Staff Training and Development Knowledge and Experience Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Continued professional development Post registration clinical experience Clinical supervision Skills and Competencies Essential Excellent interpersonal and Communication skills Change Management Conflict resolution Risk Assessment/ Management Time management Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Walkergate Park Hospital Benfield Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4QD Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)