Clinical Development Lead

What's special about this opportunity? Sorrel Ward is an 11 bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit for Adults based in Reading. We work closely with patients to help them identify their needs and participate actively in their recovery, providing a place of nurture, where they can find hope and meaningful purpose to their lives. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a dynamic, people-centred environment, where you will be empowered to support patients with complex conditions, adopting a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice and control, following our philosophy of enabling people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and wellbeing. We value our employees and put people first. As a Global Digital Exemplar, we will provide you with an excellent working environment that has just been recognised as having a 'Outstanding' rating overall, having being an 'Outstanding', well-led, organisation, and having an 'Outstanding' Older Adults Community Mental Health Team in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'There was a clear vision, underpinned by a set of values that were well understood by staff across the trust.' Working in a passionate team, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth, with opportunities to help you build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel. We are pioneers in compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most. About the Job The role of the Clinical Development Lead requires well developed clinical knowledge and leadership skills, to support the ward team in developing the clinical aspects of patient care in delivering clinical best practice and excellence. You will be clinically responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of effective, evidence based, patient focused nursing care; making a meaningful contribution to the development of our services. On a day to day basis you will work collaboratively with our psychiatric consultant, deputy ward managers and receive continued support by the hospital nurse consultant and modern matron. We'd love to welcome you into our friendly and enthusiastic team, where you will play a vital role in helping us achieve our ambitions to become a 'Centre of Excellence'. About you You will be an enthusiastic and experienced registered mental health nurse with a mentorship qualification. With a passion for caring for patients with complex needs, you will have excellent communication and people skills, a warm personality and the resilience to help us transform our patients' lives. You will have a good understanding of acute mental health treatment and legislation and be an inspirational leader, sensitive to the needs of colleagues and empowering them to be their best by creating a culture of continuous professional improvement. Calm, confident and assertive in emotionally demanding situations, you will be astute at setting and maintaining professional boundaries. You will also be a confident role model demonstrating high standards of care and be confident to take lead on ward specific developments as requested by the ward manager working within a skilled and welcoming multidisciplinary team. In return for your dedication, energy and drive you will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, warm, friendly and empathetic environment. What's next? If you share our passion for people and the dedication to excel, we'd love to hear from you. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don't hesitate to call Ivy Omari, Sorrel Modern Matron, on 07342076551 who'll be delighted to help. In addition to a competitive salary ranging from 31,365 - 37,890 per annum & flexible working opportunities, as a valued member of our team, you will receive generous annual leave, have access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (available to all permanent staff over the age of 21), support with childcare vouchers, free onsite parking, access to an onsite gym and, as a respected member of the NHS, discounts from high street retailers and restaurants. We'd love to welcome you to our warm, friendly team, who want to help you to make your career reflect your ambitions. Employment Type: FULL_TIME