Oxford Health NHS Trust

Clinical Nurse Lead

The closing date is 09 April 2026

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Job summary

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) seeking a new opportunity to develop further?

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Lead to join our dynamic Adult and Older adult mental health inpatient services. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role that combines clinical excellence, team development, and service innovation.

We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a qualification in Mental Health Nursing, clinical supervision training, and experience in acute inpatient care. You should have strong leadership and communication skills, and be confident in managing clinical risk and supporting staff development. The ability to work a 24-hour shift pattern, including nights, is essential

Main duties of the job

You will act as a clinical leader and role model, supporting the nursing team through supervision, education, and development. The role also involves supporting the provision of 24-hour care and ensuring clinical accountability across the service. In addition to your role as clinical lead in your designated area a core part of your role will be you forming part of a working night roster of clinical leads across the inpatient services within OxBSW. Working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary agencies, you will help ensure responsive and appropriate care for patients, families, and carers.

  • Engage with patients and families.
  • Lead nursing team development and preceptorship.
  • Facilitate training, supervision, and reflective practice.
  • Support learning from incidents and complaints.
  • Lead Quality Improvement and reduce restrictive practices.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and care planning.
  • Participate in Mental Health Act assessments.
  • Develop risk management and crisis plans.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community services.
  • Maintain accurate records and ethical practice

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7514606

Job locations

AWA & OA Mental health inpatient wards OxBSW

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Nurse
  • Mentorship qualification/training

Desirable

  • Leadership qualification/training
  • masters qualification/ post graduate studies related to role

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience and understanding of acute in-patient care - min 2 yrs at Band 6
  • Demonstrates background of leading audit and developing nursing care and understands clinical governance
  • Competent in clinical risk assessment and management and leading complex decision making

Desirable

  • Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.
  • Demonstrates the ability to write succinct and clear reports following complaints and learning from incidents with the ability to implement these findings.

Leadership skills

Essential

  • Experience of leading on QI and/or service improvement
  • Experience at Band 6 or higher within inpatients

Desirable

  • leadership qualification or training
  • Level 2 or above QI training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Nurse
  • Mentorship qualification/training

Desirable

  • Leadership qualification/training
  • masters qualification/ post graduate studies related to role

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Experience and understanding of acute in-patient care - min 2 yrs at Band 6
  • Demonstrates background of leading audit and developing nursing care and understands clinical governance
  • Competent in clinical risk assessment and management and leading complex decision making

Desirable

  • Demonstrates skills in leading and managing staff.
  • Demonstrates the ability to write succinct and clear reports following complaints and learning from incidents with the ability to implement these findings.

Leadership skills

Essential

  • Experience of leading on QI and/or service improvement
  • Experience at Band 6 or higher within inpatients

Desirable

  • leadership qualification or training
  • Level 2 or above QI training

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

AWA & OA Mental health inpatient wards OxBSW

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

AWA & OA Mental health inpatient wards OxBSW

Oxford

OX3 7JX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Matron

Laura Parsons

laura.parsons@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07920833306

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

267-OA7514606

Job locations

AWA & OA Mental health inpatient wards OxBSW

Oxford

OX3 7JX


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