Clinical Lead
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Taunton, TA2 7PQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-25-1369 |
Summary
As a Clinical Lead, you will be accountable for maintaining high-quality care across the mental health urgent care pathway, supporting both the operational delivery and the strategic goals of the service. You will act as a senior clinician, managing complex decisions and facilitating safe, effective patient flow. You will assess and accept referrals for inpatient admission in line with the Urgent Care Hub Standard Operating Procedure and provide direct patient contact during the discharge planning process. A key part of the role involves maintaining an overview of all current inpatients, monitoring their length of stay, treatment progression and discharge barriers. You will work with families and carers using the Triangle of Care principles to ensure they are involved and supported in the process. You'll also provide leadership by mentoring junior staff, offering clinical supervision, and participating in student placements. You must be confident in multi-agency working, have sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and current national and local policy, and have a strong ability to make informed clinical decisions under pressure. We are looking for someone with a "can do" and flexible attitude who can think critically and contribute to system-wide solutions. Support is available through clearly defined escalation pathways and regular supervision.