Clinical Team Leader

Job overview

The Band 7 Clinical Team Leader provides senior clinical and operational leadership within the Mental Health Urgent Treatment Centre (MHUTC). The role ensures the delivery of safe, effective, person‑centred mental health care in a fast‑paced Emergency Department environment. 

The post‑holder offers visible, accessible leadership, supporting the multidisciplinary team with expert clinical oversight, risk management, and high‑quality assessment processes. They are responsible for ensuring smooth patient flow, timely decision‑making, and robust escalation pathways.

A key part of the role involves service development, quality improvement, audit leadership, and governance, alongside supporting staff development, competency growth, and fostering a positive, inclusive team culture aligned with Trust values. The Clinical Team Leader works closely with ED, liaison psychiatry, Acute Referral Centre, Health Based Place of Safety, inpatient ...

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