Clinical Team Leader


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£45,953 - £54,254
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Greater London United Kingdom, UB8 3NN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

Band 6 nurses play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality care. They are expected to: Use sound clinical judgement and effective risk assessment skills to maintain the safety of all service users. Safeguard adults and children at risk of abuse by recognising concerns early, escalating appropriately, and seeking support when required. Act as patient advocates by escalating safety concerns and ensuring appropriate action is taken to protect service users. Demonstrate openness and transparency in their clinical practice and decision-making. Supervise, support, and monitor the practice of junior staff and unregistered team members. Reflect on practice regularly to identify learning needs and opportunities to improve safety and quality of care. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the team and wider service. Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in line with professional standards. Ensure compliance with mandatory training and professional development requirements. Work in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct and maintain annual registration, upholding professional accountability at all times. Clinical Outcomes Band 6 nurses frequently care for individuals with complex mental health needs and contribute to improved clinical outcomes by: Practising autonomously while taking responsibility for both direct patient care and the supervision of others within the team. Delivering evidence-based nursing care in line with Trust policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines. Actively involving service users and their families in care planning, including a comprehensive assessment of risks and needs. Acting as a strong patient advocate within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring care remains responsive and person-centred. Supporting team performance and cohesion by: Communicating effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team Understanding individual roles and contributions within the wider team structure Promoting reflective practice through handovers and team discussions Encouraging learning from incidents, audits, benchmarking, and adverse events to improve care delivery Contributing to the development of high-performing teams that continuously improve clinical outcomes and service quality.

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