Description
We are seeking a Clinical Team Leader to join our team at Lavender Walk, a Tier 4 Adolescent Unit providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for young people with mental health conditions. The successful candidate will have a background in nursing, with experience of working on a ward, and will be responsible for leading day-to-day running of the ward, championing roles, and driving continuous improvement within the nursing team.
The team at Lavender Walk consists of consultant child and adolescent psychiatrists, junior doctors, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, family therapists, support workers, a ward manager, and matron. We work closely with young people and their families to understand their problems, provide a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, formulation, and treatment plan to allow for them to return to their homes safely as quickly as possible.
The Clinical Team Leader will be expected to:
- Support the ward manager in leading day-to-day running of the ward
- Lead on champion roles and drive continuous improvement within the nursing team
- Lead on nursing feedback in ward round and other professional meetings
- Take on the Primary Nurse role for individual young people
- Assist in the development of junior staff and act as a role model to them
- Ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the children, young people, and their families at all times
- Put children, young people, their families, and carers at the centre of everything we do
- Ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring, clean, and safe environment for the young people and their families
- Recognise escalation in behaviour or shift in ward dynamics and proactively address this with staff or young people
- Monitor observations and ensure safe practice and act appropriately and in line with unit procedure
- Supervise junior staff and students to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care
In return, we offer a salary of £47,951 to £56,863 per annum, a range of benefits, and a supportive and highly skilled team environment.
The closing date for applications is 09 November 2026.