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Job summary

Main area
Learning Disability and Autism
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
444-8115976B-LD
Employer
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Brooklands
Town
Marston Green
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/09/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust logo

Clinical Lead - Onyx Ward

NHS AfC: Band 7

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.

Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services

We recognise the benefits of flexible working and support applications wherever possible. If you would like to work flexibly please ask the recruiting manager for more information.’

Armed Forces Community welcome to apply.

PLEASE NOTE that this vacancy can be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Staff at risk within the Trust will be given priority.

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Candidate Information Pack

Job overview

Clinical Lead post- 22.5 Hours per week.

as this is a 22.5 hours per week post, applicants who able to split this role with their current position would be considered.

Onyx Ward is a purpose built low secure ward for up to 7 men diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) The ward was designed as an environment to meet the needs of offenders diagnosed with ASD to access treatment that is conducive to their recovery. The ward has living spaces for patients that have their own lounge and garden areas and ability to regulate temperature and light. 

At Brooklands Hospital we are committed to providing the best standard of care and experience for individuals whilst in an inpatient setting, supporting them to gain skills to reach their potential and maintain a good quality of life.

This post is required to support clinical leadership on the ward, with a focus on the safety and quality aspects of Patient care.  The role is critical to the timely management of incidents, supporting the MDT and driving the patients input to co-produced services. 

The post works alongside the ward manager, in a full MDT with a support network of clinical leads from our other wards.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Clinical Lead for Onyx Ward, Post registration experience and interest in working with individuals with ASD is essential

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have lead clinical responsibility for all aspects of the nursing care planning process including pre-admission, developing specialist programmes of care, from pre-admission to discharge.

The post holder will be responsible for the clinical development and clinical supervision of all nursing staff within a secure services at Brooklands.

The post holder will provide cover for the Clinic Ward Manager as required.

Working for our organisation

Candidate Information Pack Dec 24

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

  • generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
  •  excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
  • salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
  • discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
  • wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
  • staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Carry out nursing therapeutic work with complex patients with a learning disability and mental health disorders
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure that treatment plans are in place and clear lines of accountability are established. This work will be undertaken in the context of multi professional and interagency working.
  • In conjunction with the MDT, oversee the day to day delivery of treatment strategies to patients ensuring that all multi professional treatment recommendations are implemented and evaluated in a timely manner.
  • Undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment planning and provides direct nursing interventions, advice and evaluation to the Secure Service ensuring that the care planning process does not delay the patient progress through the treatment pathway.
  • Ensure that care plans are appropriate to the needs of the patients, person centred and reviewed in a timely manner that reflects the changing needs of the patient.
  • Ensure the utilisation of evidence-based assessments, formulations and nursing therapeutic interventions, which appropriately meet the needs of patients on an individual and group basis

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (RNLD/RNMH)
  • Master’s degree or equivalent specialist training, experience or short courses

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience of working in Secure Services at Band 7 level
  • Experience of developing and sharing knowledge and skills with staff through both formal and informal teaching sessions
  • Experience of providing clinical supervision to staff working within the Secure Service
  • Experience of managing a service at Band 7 in order to provide cover for the operational manager as required

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amanda Gallai
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0121 815 0426
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