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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Nurse Lead

The closing date is 12 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Lead to join Alwinton, part of Secure Care Services at Sycamore, Northgate Park.

Alwinton is a medium-secure inpatient service for men with learning disabilities who require specialist assessment, treatment and support. Patients may have complex needs, a history of offending or behaviours that present a risk to themselves or others.

As Clinical Nurse Lead, you will provide clinical leadership and support the Ward Manager in the day-to-day running of the service. You will lead by example, promoting high standards of nursing care, effective risk management and a positive, therapeutic ward environment. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will ensure care is person-centred, evidence-based and focused on recovery and individual outcomes.

You will support and supervise nursing staff, coordinate clinical activity, oversee care planning and risk assessments, and ensure concerns are escalated and incidents reviewed appropriately. You will also contribute to staff development, clinical supervision, performance management and service improvement, promoting reflective practice and learning across the team.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical leadership and act as a role model, promoting high standards of nursing care and professional practice.

Support the Ward Manager with the day-to-day operational and clinical management of Alwinton Ward.

Lead the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care for patients with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Ensure care plans, risk assessments and positive behaviour support plans are current, effective and consistently followed.

Monitor clinical risks, review incidents and ensure concerns are escalated appropriately, promoting learning and preventative action.

Support the delivery of safe, therapeutic care within a medium-secure environment, promoting dignity, recovery and least-restrictive practice.

Supervise, support and develop nursing staff, including clinical supervision, appraisal, competency development and reflective practice.

Promote safe medication management, physical health monitoring, safeguarding and compliance with Trust policies and professional standards.

Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, families and external agencies to support treatment, care planning and progression through the care pathway.

Monitor care quality, documentation, staffing and patient experience, taking action where standards are not met.

Promote a positive team culture, supporting staff wellbeing, psychological safety, accountability and continuous improvement.

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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG26-135-JW

Job locations

Northgate Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 3BP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th October 2026

Closing date : 12th November 2026

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 29th October 2026

Closing date : 12th November 2026

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

• Qualification to Degree level
• Management Qualification
• Staff Training and Development
• Leadership experience
• Therapy Based Training qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Continued professional development
• Post registration clinical experience
• Staff Appraisal
• Clinical Supervision
• Mental health/learning disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding
• Carer needs
• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

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

Desirable

• Leadership
• Operational Management
• Recruitment and Selection
• Change Management
• Change Management
• Debriefing

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• ENB 998 / P126/127 or equivalent.
• Student Assessor /Mentor

Desirable

• Qualification to Degree level
• Management Qualification
• Staff Training and Development
• Leadership experience
• Therapy Based Training qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Continued professional development
• Post registration clinical experience
• Staff Appraisal
• Clinical Supervision
• Mental health/learning disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding
• Carer needs
• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.

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

Desirable

• Leadership
• Operational Management
• Recruitment and Selection
• Change Management
• Change Management
• Debriefing

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.

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.

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

Northgate Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 3BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northgate Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 3BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Debra Fairhurst

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG26-135-JW

Job locations

Northgate Hospital

Morpeth

NE61 3BP

United Kingdom

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