About this role
Job summary
At Everyturn Mental Health, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live well, recover, and thrive. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Clinical Lead to join our dedicated team at our Coalway Lane service, a 20-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery service supporting adults with complex mental health needs.
Coalway Lane provides a welcoming, community-focused environment that feels like a home rather than a hospital. We work with a strengths-based, least restrictive approach, supporting people to build confidence, develop daily living skills, strengthen resilience, and prepare for successful community living.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Lead, you will work closely with the Service Manager to help lead and develop the service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care. You will provide clinical leadership to the nursing and support teams, oversee quality and governance processes, and ensure residents receive support that promotes positive recovery outcomes.
You will play a key role in fostering a positive culture, supporting staff development, managing risk, and maintaining high standards of care across the service. The role also includes deputising for the Service Manager when required.
Key responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team. Support the Service Manager with the organisation and development of the service. Ensure care is person-centred, outcome-focused, and promotes dignity, independence, and recovery. Manage, support, and develop a team of nursing and support staff. Monitor service quality, undertake audits, and contribute to governance processes. Oversee medication management and ensure safe clinical practice. Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately. Support student nurses and newly qualified nurses through coaching and mentoring. Monitor performance, resources, and service delivery against agreed objectives. Deputise for the Service Manager when required.
About us
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) pro rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell days Enhanced pension Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary Plus, many more great benefits on offerHere at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
We particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds, as we strive to ensure our service reflects the diversity within our locality.
Job description Job responsibilities
At Everyturn Mental Health, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live well, recover, and thrive. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Clinical Lead to join our dedicated team at our Coalway Lane service, a 20-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation and Recovery service supporting adults with complex mental health needs.
Coalway Lane provides a welcoming, community-focused environment that feels like a home rather than a hospital. We work with a strengths-based, least restrictive approach, supporting people to build confidence, develop daily living skills, strengthen resilience, and prepare for successful community living.
About the role
As Clinical Lead, you will work closely with the Service Manager to help lead and develop the service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care. You will provide clinical leadership to the nursing and support teams, oversee quality and governance processes, and ensure residents receive support that promotes positive recovery outcomes.
You will play a key role in fostering a positive culture, supporting staff development, managing risk, and maintaining high standards of care across the service. The role also includes deputising for the Service Manager when required.
Key responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team. Support the Service Manager with the organisation and development of the service. Ensure care is person-centred, outcome-focused, and promotes dignity, independence, and recovery. Manage, support, and develop a team of nursing and support staff. Monitor service quality, undertake audits, and contribute to governance processes. Oversee medication management and ensure safe clinical practice. Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately. Support student nurses and newly qualified nurses through coaching and mentoring. Monitor performance, resources, and service delivery against agreed objectives. Deputise for the Service Manager when required.About you
We're looking for a compassionate and resilient leader who is committed to delivering high-quality mental health care and supporting people with complex needs to achieve their goals.
Essential Requirements
Registered Mental Health Nurse Nurse (NMC First Level Registration). Significant experience working with adults with complex mental health needs. Significant post-registration nursing experience. Strong understanding of mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding responsibilities. Experience of robust risk assessment and risk management. Sound knowledge of mental health medications and clinical decision-making. Experience of leading teams and achieving positive clinical outcomes. Excellent communication, relationship-building, coaching, and mentoring skills. Ability to work confidently in complex and sometimes challenging environments.What We Offer In Return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years service) pro rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell days Enhanced pension Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay Smart Clinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary Plus, many more great benefits on offerHere at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.
We particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds, as we strive to ensure our service reflects the diversity within our locality.
In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental Health Nurse Nurse (NMC First Level Registration).
Experience Essential
Significant experience working with adults with complex mental health needs. Significant post-registration nursing experience. Strong understanding of mental health legislation, including the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding responsibilities. Experience of robust risk assessment and risk management. Sound knowledge of mental health medications and clinical decision-making. Experience of leading teams and achieving positive clinical outcomes. Excellent communication, relationship-building, coaching, and mentoring skills. Ability to work confidently in complex and sometimes challenging environments.
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 Everyturn Mental Health
Address Everyturn Mental Health
2-8 Coalway Lane North
Gateshead
NE16 3EY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.everyturn.org/careers-at-everyturn/ (Opens in a new tab)