Job summary It's an exciting time to join us here at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) as we continue to develop and invest in our services as well as our staff. North locality inpatient services are advertising for a substantive Clinical Nurse Lead, band 6, to work within our inpatient services on Warkworth Ward. We are looking for a caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion to improve the lives of our patients. You should be a confident individual who is keen to contribute to the delivery of high quality nursing care and service development. You should have a strong interest in working within a busy and challenging environment, have a high level of resilience and patience and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, As a CNTW employee we will support you in your personal and career development. You'll have access to a great range of training opportunities through our in-house Academy including Coaching, Apprenticeships, and our Leadership Development Programme. We are committed to improving the working lives and health and wellbeing of our staff and that's why we have our Thrive programme. Thrive is here to support your whole wellbeing which covers emotional, physical, psychological, financial, career and social aspects. Main duties of the job The Clinical Nurse Lead will work within a multi-disciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within an Inpatient setting.They act as an identified deputy in the absence of the Ward Manager.They facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment.They are visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective and caring services.They lead on the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes.They develop and where appropriate deliver training packages to enhance the knowledge and skills of the workforce and students.They facilitate staff appraisals and Clinical Supervision and support personal development plans.They provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity 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 28 January 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-ICG25-013-JW Job locations St Georges Park Hospital Morpeth NE61 2NU Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 28th January 2025 Closing date : 11th February 2024 We welcome your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 28th January 2025 Closing date : 11th February 2024 We welcome your application. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent. Student Assessor /Mentor Desirable Therapy Based Training qualification Qualification to Degree level Management Qualification Staff Training and Development Leadership experience Non-Medical prescribing Knowledge and Experience Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Continued professional development Post registration clinical experience Staff Appraisal Clinical Supervision Mental health/learning disabilities needs Care Co-ordination Safeguarding Carer needs Desirable Previous older persons experieince Skills and Competencies Essential Good interpersonal and Communication Collaborative working Time Management Change Management Conflict resolution Risk Assessment/ Management Ability to meet deadlines Ability to prioritise PMVA Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent. Student Assessor /Mentor Desirable Therapy Based Training qualification Qualification to Degree level Management Qualification Staff Training and Development Leadership experience Non-Medical prescribing Knowledge and Experience Essential 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need. Continued professional development Post registration clinical experience Staff Appraisal Clinical Supervision Mental health/learning disabilities needs Care Co-ordination Safeguarding Carer needs Desirable Previous older persons experieince Skills and Competencies Essential Good interpersonal and Communication Collaborative working Time Management Change Management Conflict resolution Risk Assessment/ Management Ability to meet deadlines Ability to prioritise PMVA 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 St Georges Park Hospital Morpeth NE61 2NU Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)