Clinical Team Leaders

We are seeking Band 6 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses to join us within our Secure Inpatients Wards at Langdon Hospital.

~1 x 37.5 hour per week fixed term (12 months) post available


You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you'll be using your skills and experience to deliver a package of care to people on our ward that helps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and return to their local community.
We are looking for someone who can lead by example and demonstrate good collaborative working, placing emphasis on the Recovery Model.

If you are looking to relocate to the fabulous county of Devon we have a relocation package that may be suitable for you

As a Clinical Team Leader you will be committed to ongoing service and clinical development inclusive of service user / carer involvement.
Providing clinical leadership to nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality individualised person centre standards of care are delivered to all patients.
Ensure the effective supervision and development of staff.
To act as the lead nurse in the assessment, implementation of care through to point of discharge.
To adopt a flexible approach to hours of duty, in order to meet the needs of the service over a 24 hour period.
To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification / NMC Registration


Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience
Basic computer skills.
Ability to assess and manage risk effectively.
Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service
Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint.

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) .

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).