Clinical Lead

Provide expert clinical support and leadership to community nursing staff working within theWindsor & Maidenheadservice. Collaborate closely with the Operational Team Lead to ensure staff competency, including overseeing induction processes and ongoing clinical development. Champion evidence-based practice to ensure delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. Act as a senior clinical resource, offering enhanced support and guidance for complex patient cases. Promote and support initiatives aimed at reducing inappropriate or unscheduled hospital admissions andfacilitatingtimelyhospital discharges. Qualifications & Experience: Specialist Community Nursing Qualification (DN SPQ). Advanced History Taking qualification. Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) - completed or nearing completion. Main duties of the job Clinical Governance & Care Quality Ensure care delivery is based on sound clinical assessment and robust care planning processes. Monitor and review staff practice regularly tomaintainhigh standardsof clinical care. Investigate complaints, safeguarding concerns, and serious incidents,identifyingroot causes and implementing improvements. Add areas of concern to the risk register anddisseminatelearning across the team. Leadership & Team Management Exercise leadership and sound judgment insupportingthemanagementteam. Support recruitment and retention strategies to build a resilient and skilled workforce. Lead on staff induction, personal development, and professional growth. About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position. Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Extensive community experience Advance History Taking Qualification Independent Prescribing qualification (V300) completed or nearing completion For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training NMC registered Nurse Specialist Community Practice qualification relevant to field of practice (DNSPQ). (DN Degree, diploma or Certificate in District Nursing) MUST have Advance History Taking Non-Medical-Prescriber Qualification or nearing completion of V300. Active on the Mentor Register Evidence at studying at master's level Continuous Professional Development Evidence of continuous professional development Previous Experience Clinical leadership within a community environment Community Nursing experience Teaching/assessing in practice Able to conduct courageous conversations and support staff with performance related issues. Coaching Additional Requirements Valid full UK licence and access to a car for wok purposes. 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. £50,008 to £56,908 a yearper annum (incl of HCAS) #J-18808-Ljbffr