Clinical Team Manager

Clinical Team Manager – Brookhaven
Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston
Salary: £43,000–£44,000 per annum
Service Type: Residential Mental Health Service with Nursing
Hours: Full Time

Are you a committed RMN with a passion for clinical leadership and delivering high-quality care?

Active Pathways is looking for an experienced and motivated Nursing Team Manager to lead the clinical team at Brookhaven, our specialist residential mental health service with nursing in Preston. This is an exciting opportunity to lead from the front, influence best practice, and play a vital role in creating a positive, person-centred care culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee high-quality nursing care
• Lead on documentation, risk assessments, and medication management
• Ensure effective communication across the multidisciplinary team
• Coordinate My Reviews, CPA processes, admissions, and discharges
• Support staff development through supervision and mentorship
• Monitor physical health care and infection prevention standards
• Conduct clinical audits and drive quality improvements
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and internal governance
• Contribute to recruitment, retention, and a positive team culture
• Participate in the leadership on-call rota

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration
• Proven leadership experience in a mental health or complex care setting
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and MDT working
• Skilled in clinical supervision, coaching, and staff development
• Confident communicator and effective problem solver

About Brookhaven

Brookhaven is a 23-bed, mixed-gender open rehabilitation service located in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire. Designed for individuals aged 18+ with enduring mental health needs, Brookhaven offers a supportive, recovery-focused environment. The multidisciplinary team promotes independence, skill-building, and access to community-based education, leisure, and vocational activities.

Why Join Active Pathways?

With over 20 years’ experience operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, Active Pathways is committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-based mental health care. Our values – Passion, Safety, and Quality – guide everything we do. We offer genuine opportunities for career development in a supportive and empowering environment.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra day of annual leave (as we celebrate our 21st year in 2025)*
• Supportive and friendly work culture
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Blue Light Card
• Free DBS check
• Free meals on shift and on-site parking

If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a lasting difference to people’s lives, apply now or get in touch to find out more – we’d love to hear from you.

*Please note: your birthday leave can be taken within three months of your birthday, depending on service needs and rota planning.