Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

We are currently recruiting within Adult Secure Services a motivated, enthusiastic, and inspirational leader in the role of Clinical Lead (Band 7), to complement our senior leadership team across Adult Secure Service. This role will be clinically leading a ward within Ravenswood House

You will clinically manage the ward, while supporting the ward to deliver on the overall quality improvements, ensuring that a continuous cycle of clinical improvement is embedded throughout the units

You will lead on clinical care and patient pathways on the ward

You will lead on maintaining and improving patient outcomes for within the service

You will act as a positive transformational change lead, proficiently delivering on improving service users' outcomes and the performance of the service.

You will be working some clinical shifts, as required by the Modern Matron

You will be expected to manage, maintain and improve a number of systems that will work alongside Trust strategies and Secure Services agendas, including the patient incident system, quality improvement strategy and patient experience improvement

We would welcome applications from experienced RLDN and RMN nurses who are highly motivated and possess excellent organisation and team working skills, be patient focused and embracing of the Trust values. You will be ready to take the next step in your career and will have evidence of CPD

Main duties of the job

You will lead on clinical care and patient pathways.

Lead on the improvement plans set by the service, ensuring that a continuous cycle of clinical improvement is embedded throughout the service. To act as a positive transformational change lead, proficiently delivering on improving service users' outcomes and the performance of the unit

The post holder will be expected to manage, maintain and improve a number of systems that will work alongside Trust strategies and Secure Services agendas, including the patient incident system, quality improvement strategy and patient experience improvement

They will be expected to work autonomously and create strong working relationships with the service leads, the post holder will need to be creative and flexible, whilst maintaining a focus on improving patient outcomes

The post holder will be managed by the Modern Matron and working closely with the other clinical leaders and the MDT to maintain high standards of patient care. The post holder will work collaboratively with the medical staff and other allied health professionals supporting the delivery of patient care to ensure the well-being of patients, staff and visitors is paramount to the unit ethos. The post holder will need to identify opportunities for assisting the unit in order to make overall improvements and will be expected to work with minimal supervision

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-SAC-10467

Job locations

Ravenswood House

Mayles Lane, Knowle

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 5NA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Secure services leadership team to lead on clinical care and patient pathways

This role will be clinically leading a ward within Ravenswood House

To lead on the required action plans

To lead on maintaining and improving patient outcomes for within the service

Provide effective leadership to staff which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team, in the achievement of the Trust's objectives and priorities. The Trust's success will be dependent on all staff playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation

To support the senior leadership team to deliver high quality care

To work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the Trust

To establish and maintain productive working relationships and communications with key stakeholders

To contribute to relevant internal and external committees and forums, and represent the services as required

To provide progress reports aligned to measurable project deliverables to the Senior Management team and other key stakeholders

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the Secure services leadership team to lead on clinical care and patient pathways

This role will be clinically leading a ward within Ravenswood House

To lead on the required action plans

To lead on maintaining and improving patient outcomes for within the service

To support the senior leadership team to deliver high quality care

To work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the Trust

To establish and maintain productive working relationships and communications with key stakeholders

To contribute to relevant internal and external committees and forums, and represent the services as required

To provide progress reports aligned to measurable project deliverables to the Senior Management team and other key stakeholders

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RMN/RNLD/RN Child/RGN with Professional NMC Registration -
(appropriate part of the register)
Masters Level Degree or equivalent knowledge gained through significant experience
Management /leadership Training
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RMN/RNLD/RN Child/RGN with Professional NMC Registration -
(appropriate part of the register)
Masters Level Degree or equivalent knowledge gained through significant experience
Management /leadership Training
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

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

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ravenswood House

Mayles Lane, Knowle

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 5NA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ravenswood House

Mayles Lane, Knowle

Fareham

Hampshire

PO17 5NA

Employer's website

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