Clinical Team Leader

• Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most respected mental health and learning disability trusts?
• Would you like to be part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to enjoy a better future?

We are seeking a Band 6 Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse to join us on Delderfield Wards at the Cedars in Exeter. (3 month secondment)

Delderfield is a 16 bed acute unit based in the beautiful grounds of Wonford House in Exeter. The ward provides care for men & women with severe mental health needs.

You will quickly become part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team where you'll be using your skills and experience to deliver a package of care to people on our ward that helps them on their road to recovery. We passionately believe that with our help, people can improve their mental health to recover independence and return to their local community.

Main duties of the job

• To assist the Ward Manager in setting up standards, promoting change and developing

nursing practice, supervision and audit.

• To deputise for the manager in his/her absence.
• To ensure the delivery of high standards of nursing care to all service users, in

accordance with evidence based professional practice and trust policies.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Pro Rata

Contract

Secondment

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-26-0824

Job locations

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert

which will provide further information on this role.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert

which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience
• Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
• Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
• CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
• Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
• Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
• Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience
• Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
• Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
• CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
• Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
• Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
• Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust

Dryden Road

Exeter

EX2 5SN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached to this advert

which will provide further information on this role.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post registration experience
• Experience as a Band 5 in an acute inpatient setting
• Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• An understanding of NSF Mental Health Act/ MH Capacity Act
• CPA/Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health
• Able to provide and receive complex sensitive information in relation to staff, service users, families and carers
• Ability to assess and manage risk effectively
• Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations
• Able to undertake nursing procedures e.g. manual handling, physical restraint

Qualifications

Essential

• A professional Mental Health Nursing qualification