Mental Health Clinical Lead

Orchard Care Homes


Date: 11 hours ago
City: Leeds
Contract type: Full time
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Mental Health Clinical Lead

Location: Paisley Lodge -Hopton Mews, Armley, Leeds LS12 3UA

Salary: £52,000 to £55,000 per annum depending on experience

Exciting times at Paisley Lodge! We're thrilled to be expanding our team with a brand-new opportunity for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to take the helm of our specialist mental health community. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional person led care, and making a difference to the lives of the people you support, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated clinical team and make a real impact in the lives of residents with complex and enduring mental health needs.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead quality clinical practice and ensure compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards.

Conduct regular clinical audits, risk assessments, and reflective practice sessions.

Provide supervision, mentorship, and training to nursing and care staff.

Collaborate with external professionals and contribute to strategic planning.

Support strategic decision-making with the home and deputy manager.

Lead our support and inclusion groups within the homes community.

Everything You’ll Love

Salary £52,000 to £55,000 per annum depending on experience

25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop

Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App

Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues

What We’re Looking For

Registered Nurse (Mental Health preferred) with valid NMC registration.

Minimum 6 Months Leadership Experience In a Clinical Setting

Significant experience in mental health, ideally in acute or rehabilitation inpatient settings.

Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act, MCA, DoLS, and safeguarding legislation

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Experience in care home settings

Training in PBS, trauma-informed care, or similar frameworks.

Postgraduate qualification in mental health or leadership preferred.

Orchard Care Homes

Just a mile west of the centre of Leeds, Paisley Lodge is located in the bustling local community of Armley and has been designed to support residents with dementia and expanding to a specialist mental health community. Paisley Lodge has been rated 'GOOD' by CQC on their recent inspection.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

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