Clinical Lead Nurse

Become a Clinical Lead – Make a Difference in Eating Disorder Care 🌟
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you a passionate, experienced nurse leader with a dedication to eating disorder care? Ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our specialist eating disorder inpatient service in High Wycombe. Step into a Clinical Lead role and make a meaningful difference in the lives of both patients and staff in a supportive, innovative environment.
As Clinical Lead, you’ll oversee a 14-bed specialist service for adults with eating disorders, leading a dynamic and compassionate multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking to combine clinical leadership with operational management, all while shaping the future of care in a growing and impactful service.
🌟 What We Offer You:
* Competitive Salary: Based on your experience, with opportunities for performance-related bonuses.
* Generous Leave: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, plus your birthday off to celebrate you!
* Comprehensive Benefits: Private healthcare, contributory pension, paid sick leave, and enhanced maternity pay.
* Free Parking and a range of ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Clear Career Pathways: Access to leadership development support to grow within the organization.
* Supportive Environment: Work alongside a team of like-minded professionals who are committed to achieving positive patient outcomes.
🌟 About the Role:
As Clinical Lead, you will be at the heart of shaping the service’s future, ensuring that every patient receives the best care possible while leading a motivated and skilled team. This is your chance to:
💡 Lead with Impact: Oversee the delivery of exceptional care while shaping the development of clinical services within an innovative, recovery-focused environment.
🌱 Grow as a Leader: Expand your leadership skills through mentorship and strategic planning, all while influencing the direction of care delivery.
🤝 Collaborate for Excellence: Work with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to design and implement individualized care plans for patients, improving their recovery journey.
🌟 Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
* Lead and manage clinical services, maintaining high standards of care across all areas.
* Deputise for the Hospital Director and actively contribute to the clinical and operational strategy of the hospital.
* Deliver on the hospital’s clinical business plan, managing resources, budgets, and staffing.
* Be a visible role model, mentor, and leader within the team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
* Collaborate with the MDT to create personalized care packages for patients, driving positive outcomes.
Staff Management:
* Ensure appropriate staffing levels and manage rotas, leave, and sickness.
* Provide clinical supervision and support to staff, promoting career development and CPD.
* Lead on recruitment and retention strategies, reducing turnover and enhancing staff engagement.
* Implement succession planning, ensuring the team remains motivated and highly skilled.
Clinical Governance & Compliance:
* Oversee the clinical governance framework, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
* Lead incident reporting processes, investigating and taking corrective actions to improve patient safety.
* Ensure compliance with key regulatory frameworks such as Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
* Contribute to the development of policies that maintain the highest standards of care.
* Lead clinical audits and ensure continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
🌟 What We’re Looking For:
* NMC registration (RMN or RNLD) with experience in eating disorder services or a similar clinical setting.
* Proven leadership experience in clinical settings, with the ability to inspire and lead a team in a dynamic environment.
* In-depth knowledge of clinical governance, quality improvement, and regulatory frameworks.
* A demonstrated ability to mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards of care.
* A forward-thinking, proactive approach to managing priorities and driving improvements.
* Genuine passion for providing exceptional care and leading teams to deliver excellent outcomes for patients.
🌟 Why Join Us?
* Make a lasting impact on the lives of patients with eating disorders.
* Lead a team of dedicated professionals in a specialist service with a clear vision and focus on recovery.
* Benefit from a supportive environment that values your expertise, development, and well-being.
If you're a driven and compassionate leader with a passion for improving eating disorder care, we want to hear from you!
Ready to Take the Lead?
Apply today and join a team that values exceptional care, staff development, and continuous improvement. Together, we can make a real difference