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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse to join the inpatient teams at the City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health as a Band 6 Clinical Practice Lead.
This is a key clinical leadership role, providing senior nursing presence, shift co-ordination and complex decision-making support within a busy inpatient environment. You will deputise for the Ward Manager, provide clinical supervision and professional guidance to junior staff, and play a central role in maintaining high standards of evidence-based, least restrictive care for our service users.
We are looking for a confident, compassionate leader who is committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing severe mental illness and who can support the ongoing development of a safe, therapeutic ward environment.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Practice Lead, you will:
- Provide senior clinical leadership and shift co-ordination, ensuring safe and effective care delivery across the ward
- Deputise for the Ward Manager, supporting operational and clinical decision-making in their absence
- Lead on complex risk assessment and management, including decisions relating to enhanced observation, seclusion, restraint and rapid tranquilisation, in line with Trust policy and least restrictive practice principles
- Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional development support to junior and student nurses
- Support the delivery of a service user-centred, multidisciplinary approach to care, ensuring individual, cultural and physical health needs are met
- Contribute to audits, incident reviews, and Quality Improvement initiatives, helping to embed learning into everyday practice
- Support compliance with the Mental Health Act, Trust policies, and professional (NMC) standards across the ward
- Act as a positive role model, promoting a culture of openness, safety and continuous learning within the team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full, detailed Job Description and Person Specification, outlining the complete range of duties, responsibilities, and essential/desirable criteria for this role, is attached to this vacancy.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification in full before applying, as it sets out the specific skills, experience and qualifications required, along with the key relationships, professional standards, and clinical responsibilities associated with the post.
For further information about the role, please refer to the attached documents or contact the named person for informal enquiries.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 level or above
- Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
Desirable
- Supporting and supervising students and junior staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for complex patients
- Knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk
- Knowledge of supervision and reflective practices processes
Desirable
- evidence of leadership skills & QI
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Mentorship certification
- Completion of Preceptorship
Desirable
- Years experience
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This advert is for Clinical Practice Lead with East London NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 per annum Inc HCA. The contract type is Aspring/Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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