Clinical Lead Onyx Ward

Clinical Lead – Onyx Ward

Clinical Lead (22.5 hours per week) leading clinical practice on a purpose-built low secure ward for up to seven men diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ward features patient‑led lounges, garden areas, and adjustable temperature and light to aid recovery.

The role supports clinical leadership on the ward, focusing on safety and quality of patient care. Key responsibilities include timely management of incidents, supporting the multidisciplinary team (MDT), and ensuring patients co‑produce their care plans.

• Lead clinical responsibility for all aspects of the nursing care planning process, from pre‑admission to discharge.
• Develop specialist programmes of care for patients with ASD.
• Provide clinical supervision and develop clinical competencies of nursing staff within the secure services.
• Cover for the Clinic Ward Manager as required.
• Work closely with the ward manager and the broader MDT, alongside other ward clinical leads.

Post registration experience and a demonstrated interest in working with individuals diagnosed with ASD.

• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with time at the Trust.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring.
• Salary sacrifice schemes – lease car/vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more.
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through the Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
• Well‑being support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more.
• Staff networks and support groups.

We’re seeking dynamic, enthusiastic leaders who share our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.