Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen within the Specialist Care Group to recruit a Clinical Manager for Mitford as part of the Autism Inpatient CBU soon to become the newly formed Learning Disability and Autism CBU.
Mitford Unit work currently works with adults on the autism spectrum who have significantly challenged services.The service is moving to a new clinical model in early Autumn to include care and treatment of adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism.
The new Clinical Model for the service is based on a incorporating detailed pre-and post-admission assessment, evaluation and treatment of needs and detailed discharge planning.
The successful applicant will be supported fully by the management team in relation to their development requirements in this role and specific areas of their responsibility.
The base is in Northgate Hospital but there is an expectation that the post holder will be able travel across NTW sites if required.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will provide clinical and professional leadership to support theClinical Business Unit Pathway/Team/Ward managers and nursing teams inproviding the highest possible quality of care. They will maintain a high profile withinthe Clinical Business Unit. Working with the Group Nurse Director they will developand promote effective nursing practice and patient care policies including specificresponsibilities to designated CBU within the Trust. They will work with theAssociate Director ensuring that services and processes are co-ordinated to achieve,safe, high quality care. The post holder will be expected to promote a culture ofimprovement and excellence in delivering services for our patients and carers.
The leadership provided by the post holder is crucial to efficient, effective, and caringservices. Not only will the post holder be professionally accountable for standards ofnursing care, they will also influence the non-clinical contributions that are necessaryto deliver a high quality care service including cleanliness of the environment andother services that impact on patient care and welfare.
About usWe aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
DetailsDate posted27 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8a
Salary£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number263-SCG26-098-JW
Job locationsNorthgate Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 27th August 2026
Closing date : 10th September 2026
We welcome your application.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential- Professional qualifications such as: RMN, BSc, OT, Psychology, Social Worker.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable- Recognised teaching qualification
- Educated to masters level
- Participation in international research initiatives. Evidence of published work.
- Experience of the use of information systems to support service delivery.
- Experience of research and audit at national, regional and local level.
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
- Extensive specialist knowledge of and experience in the speciality.
- Minimum two years' experience in a Senior Nursing post.
- Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary nursing (current trends in care delivery and therapeutic interventions).
Desirable- Recognised teaching qualification Educated to masters level
- Educated to masters level
- Participation in international research initiatives.
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Experience of involving service users/carers/other professionals in evaluation/planning of services
- Knowledge of research methodologies and principles of audit
Role specific requirementsEssential- Ability to work with and manage personnel from different backgrounds
- Ability to set clear targets, motivate staff and delegate appropriately
- Ability to devise and deliver training packages relevant to the primary functions and key tasks of the post
Person Specification
Education and QualificationEssential- Professional qualifications such as: RMN, BSc, OT, Psychology, Social Worker.
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable- Recognised teaching qualification
- Educated to masters level
- Participation in international research initiatives. Evidence of published work.
- Experience of the use of information systems to support service delivery.
- Experience of research and audit at national, regional and local level.
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience
- Extensive specialist knowledge of and experience in the speciality.
- Minimum two years' experience in a Senior Nursing post.
- Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary nursing (current trends in care delivery and therapeutic interventions).
Desirable- Recognised teaching qualification Educated to masters level
- Educated to masters level
- Participation in international research initiatives.
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Experience of involving service users/carers/other professionals in evaluation/planning of services
- Knowledge of research methodologies and principles of audit
Role specific requirementsEssential- Ability to work with and manage personnel from different backgrounds
- Ability to set clear targets, motivate staff and delegate appropriately
- Ability to devise and deliver training packages relevant to the primary functions and key tasks of the post
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNorthgate Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNorthgate Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Associate Director
Laura Whitaker
laura.whitaker@cntw.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted27 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 8a
Salary£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number263-SCG26-098-JW
Job locationsNorthgate Hospital
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
