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Clinical Lead – Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Runnymede Locality
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 325-8202921-COMM
Job summary
Job Overview
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Based at Unither House in Chertsey, the Runnymede Neighbourhood Mental Health FRAILTY, LATER LIFE & DEMENTIA service provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals experiencing functional mental health conditions, frailty, cognitive decline, and/or dementia.
We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated professionals who hold registration with a recognised professional body (NMC, HCPC, or SWE) to join our supportive, dynamic, and multidisciplinary team.
This role is ideally suited to an experienced clinician with advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The successful candidate will be able to inspire, support, and motivate colleagues while driving excellence in service delivery and outcomes for those accessing our services.
In return, we offer regular clinical supervision, CPD opportunities, high-quality training programmes, and valuable networking and collaborative working opportunities across services within our Trust.
You will be supported to further develop your leadership abilities, expand your clinical expertise, and achieve your professional aspirations.
Subject to any reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act, applicants must hold a valid driving licence, be able to drive, and have unrestricted access to a car or motorcycle for work-related travel.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for a defined complex caseload within the team. Using specialist Mental Health knowledge and skills, carry out individual clinical assessment, plan and formulate a range of interventions and treatment options within care plans, implement and evaluate packages of care.
Assess and treat clients with complex, severe and enduring mental health problems who may be on a community section of the mental health act.
Facilitate the transfer of client from Primary Care to Mental Health Services as appropriate and discharge clients from case load to appropriate agencies when clinical interventions are completed.
To be part of the Senior Staff Group and attend relevant regular meetings as scheduled.
Ensure information is collected in such a way that it conforms to the Trust's and Social Care quality data required.
To attend Tribunals and other Multi-Disciplinary Meetings and prepare reports.
To supervise and participate in the safe carriage, storage and delivery of medication to clients both in the clinical area and domestic environment, according to Trust and National Guidelines and Policies, ensuring that ordering and delivery of clinical equipment meets policy requirements.
To act as mentor or delegate appropriate mentor for clinicians from other clinical areas wishing to gain experience in Team.
To ensure that carers are in receipt of Carer's Assessments in accordance with the Carer's Act.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
325-8202921-COMM
Job locations
Runnymede Neighbourhood Mental Health Service
Unither House
CHERTSEY
KT16 9FG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be part of the community neighbourhood (INT) leadership team and provide a supervisory/consultation role for staff both within the service line and INT when required.
To be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective clinical pathways within the service line and wider community INT team.
Support safe, efficient and effective high-quality transitions in and out of the service line. (For full details, please refer to the enclosed Job description).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be part of the community neighbourhood (INT) leadership team and provide a supervisory/consultation role for staff both within the service line and INT when required.
To be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective clinical pathways within the service line and wider community INT team.
Support safe, efficient and effective high-quality transitions in and out of the service line. (For full details, please refer to the enclosed Job description).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent / RMN/BSC Hons
- ENB 998 / PSPA or equivalent o ENB 811 812 or equivalent Community Nursing course o Membership of a professional body (NMC).
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership in Mental Health o Non Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Have a minimum of 5 years' experience working with people with MH needs, 3 of which must be at a Band 6 with Community Mental Health experience.
- o Experience of working with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care o Supplementary prescribe medication as agreed with RMO
- o Experience of leading clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A clinical qualification to degree level or equivalent / RMN/BSC Hons
- ENB 998 / PSPA or equivalent o ENB 811 812 or equivalent Community Nursing course o Membership of a professional body (NMC).
Desirable
- Clinical Leadership in Mental Health o Non Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Have a minimum of 5 years' experience working with people with MH needs, 3 of which must be at a Band 6 with Community Mental Health experience.
- o Experience of working with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care o Supplementary prescribe medication as agreed with RMO
- o Experience of leading clinical practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Runnymede Neighbourhood Mental Health Service
Unither House
CHERTSEY
KT16 9FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Runnymede Neighbourhood Mental Health Service
Unither House
CHERTSEY
KT16 9FG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)