Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic qualified Band 6 Clinical Nurse Lead (Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses) to work within the Neuro psychiatry inpatient service on Ward 2, Walkergate Park.
The regional service supports individuals who have neurological disorders for example: Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, MS, TBI and require specialist neuro psychiatry input. Presenting with a range of physical, cognitive, communication and emotional problems as well as challenging behaviours. We aim to provide a secure, and low stimulus environment that is suitable for people who require a full assessment of their needs including nursing, medical, psychology, OT, physio, SALT and dietetics.
Main duties of the job
The individual will be responsible for leading the team and providing high quality , patient focused, evidence based care under the support of the ward manager. We are seeking confident individuals who are competent in leading in the delivery of high quality nursing care and service development. You should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to demonstrate a warm, patient centred approach to care. You must demonstrate effective leadership skills, engage in multi-disciplinary team working; developing collaborative, needs based care plans, through assessment and formulation. You will be expected to facilitate and coordinate clinical practice, ensuring high standards of evidence based care and treatment during supervision of staff nurses and nursing assistants; taking a lead in, and supporting the staff team with complex patient care for both mental and physical health needs.
The post holder will be expected to assist with the implementation of all performance indicators, essential standards and quality outcomes; ensuring that ongoing work towards the trust and national targets is progressed; oversee the implementation of policies and procedures and acting to correct any discrepancies; lead and supervise the staff over a 24 hour period and in the absence of the ward manager, you will be expected to support the team.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Details
Date posted
11 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG25-156-MG
Job locations
Walkergate Park Hospital
Benfield Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 4QD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th December 2025
Closing date : 23rd December 2025
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 11th December 2025
Closing date : 23rd December 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• Student Assessor /Mentor

Desirable

• experience of a leadership

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Continued professional development
• Post registration clinical experience

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Good interpersonal and Communication skills
• Change Management
• Conflict resolution
• Risk Assessment/ Management

Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• Student Assessor /Mentor

Desirable

• experience of a leadership

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• 12 to 24 month band 5 qualified nurse experience dependent upon service need.
• Continued professional development
• Post registration clinical experience

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Good interpersonal and Communication skills
• Change Management
• Conflict resolution
• Risk Assessment/ Management

Skills Required