Job requirements
Essential
38 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- EXPERIENCE
Experience in a variety of MH settings as a qualified practitioner.
- EXPERIENCE
Significant experience at band 6 or equivalent within CRHTT, Liaison nursing, intake service or equivalent.
- EXPERIENCE
Delivering Clinical supervision/ reflective practice to nursing as well as other professionals.
- EXPERIENCE
Multi-disciplinary team working.
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a service to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week may include some on-call work.
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Fit and able to undertake patient facing work as and when required.
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
Warm, friendly, approachable
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
Flexible approach
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
Ability to cope with change
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
Able to work seamlessly with other professional groups
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
Ability to work under pressure
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
Flexible and positive attitude to work.
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
Ability to be empathetic
- PERSONAL QUALITIES
Keen to learn new skills and to share learning with others
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Understand a range of models of mental disorder, including the contribution of social, physical and development factors.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Understand the social perspective on mental disorder and mental health needs.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Ability to build relationships across organisational and professional boundaries
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Ability to analyse and interpret complex data required to deliver the service.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Ability to deal with complex issues arising from managing a diverse multidisciplinary service
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Good risk assessment and management skills
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Understanding of social care resources and provision available beyond statutory agencies
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Experience of supervision or practice teaching.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Ability to demonstrate leadership under pressure, including good communication, prioritisation, and influencing.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Extensive experience of applying assessment skills within a statutory social work setting.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrate the ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals experiencing acute mental distress.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions with individuals in acute mental health crisis.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
An understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of the national agenda and vision for mental health services within the NHS.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Interpersonal Skills; Works effectively with individuals, teams, clients and staff. Supporting others and showing clear personal values in line with those of the organisation.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Adapting and Coping; Adapts and responds well to change. Manages pressure effectively and copes well with setbacks.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Analysing Interpreting and Judging; Thinks analytically, ability to solve complex problems and issues, makes rational, realistic and sound judgements.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Planning and Performing; Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organised way. Follows direction and procedures.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Organisational Awareness and Strategic Thinking; Thinks broadly and strategically, supports and drives organisational change.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Understands functions and needs of the organisation.
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Registered Professional (Mental Health Nurse RMN, Social Worker or OT).
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Evidence of ongoing professional development
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Mentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
Previous experience of working within a Single Point of Access services.
- EXPERIENCE
Previous experience of telephone based assessments.
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid UK driving license.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrate knowledge of audit and research
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate a team and it’s day-to-day work.
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
I.T. and Database skills with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet management
- KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Received additional training in areas such as AMHP, BIA, Court of Protection, Practice Educator and talking therapies
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
First or higher degree in appropriate subject area.
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
ENB 998, 812 or equivalent
- QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Nurse prescriber or willingness to become a nurse prescriber
Job overview
The Mental Health Single Point of Access is at the centre of urgent and crisis mental health care across Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow. Alongside our 24/7 SPA, the team also delivers NHS 111*2 mental health provision and Mental Health Urgent Community Response, creating a unique service where senior clinicians can work across telephone triage, urgent response, crisis pathways and system-wide decision-making.
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Band 7 Senior Clinician who enjoys challenge, autonomy and leading from the front. You will make complex clinical decisions, support staff in real time and help shape how people access the right care at the right time.
This is a role for someone who wants more than a traditional clinical post. You will influence pathways, lead practice across a fast-moving service and play a key role in the continued development of urgent and crisis mental health care
Main duties of the job
As a Band 7 Senior Clinician, you will be one of the key clinical leaders within SPA, NHS 111*2 and MH UCR. You will provide senior oversight of complex referrals, telephone triage, urgent and crisis presentations and professional-to-professional contacts, supporting the team to make safe, confident and proportionate decisions.
You will lead the service clinically and operationally on shift, providing immediate support with risk, escalation and complex pathway decisions while maintaining oversight of service pressures and patient flow.
You will supervise and develop staff, contribute to quality improvement, audit and performance and work closely with CATT, primary care, ambulance services, police and wider partners. You will have the opportunity to influence practice, develop new ways of working and help shape a service that sits at the heart of urgent mental health care across three boroughs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Practitioner (Nurse) with West London NHS Trust in Southall, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 Per annum inclusive pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Secondment 12 Months). The application deadline is 23 Sep 2026.
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