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West London NHS Trust Senior Clinical Practitioner (Nurse)

The closing date is 23 September 2026

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Job summary

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.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum inclusive pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-LS-Man-198

Job locations

St Bernards

Uxbridge Road

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• oRegistered Professional (Mental Health Nurse RMN, Social Worker or OT).
• oEvidence of ongoing professional development
• oMentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification

Desirable

• oFirst or higher degree in appropriate subject area.
• oENB 998, 812 or equivalent
• oNurse prescriber or willingness to become a nurse prescriber

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oExperience in a variety of MH settings as a qualified practitioner.
• oSignificant experience at band 6 or equivalent within CRHTT, Liaison nursing, intake service or equivalent.
• oDelivering Clinical supervision/ reflective practice to nursing as well as other professionals.
• oMulti-disciplinary team working.

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working within a Single Point of Access services.
• oPrevious experience of telephone based assessments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• oUnderstand a range of models of mental disorder, including the contribution of social, physical and development factors.
• oUnderstand the social perspective on mental disorder and mental health needs.
• oAbility to build relationships across organisational and professional boundaries
• oAbility to analyse and interpret complex data required to deliver the service.
• oAbility to deal with complex issues arising from managing a diverse multidisciplinary service
• oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
• oGood risk assessment and management skills
• oUnderstanding of social care resources and provision available beyond statutory agencies
• oExperience of supervision or practice teaching.
• oAbility to demonstrate leadership under pressure, including good communication, prioritisation, and influencing.
• oExtensive experience of applying assessment skills within a statutory social work setting.
• oDemonstrate the ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals experiencing acute mental distress.
• oThe ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions with individuals in acute mental health crisis.
• oAn understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application
• oKnowledge of the national agenda and vision for mental health services within the NHS.
• oInterpersonal Skills; Works effectively with individuals, teams, clients and staff. Supporting others and showing clear personal values in line with those of the organisation.
• oAdapting and Coping; Adapts and responds well to change. Manages pressure effectively and copes well with setbacks.
• oAnalysing Interpreting and Judging; Thinks analytically, ability to solve complex problems and issues, makes rational, realistic and sound judgements.
• oPlanning and Performing; Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organised way. Follows direction and procedures.
• oOrganisational Awareness and Strategic Thinking; Thinks broadly and strategically, supports and drives organisational change.
• oUnderstands functions and needs of the organisation.

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge of audit and research
• Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate a team and it's day-to-day work.
• I.T. and Database skills with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet management
• Received additional training in areas such as AMHP, BIA, Court of Protection, Practice Educator and talking therapies

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• oWarm, friendly, approachable
• oFlexible approach
• oAbility to cope with change
• oAble to work seamlessly with other professional groups
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oFlexible and positive attitude to work.
• oAbility to be empathetic
• oKeen to learn new skills and to share learning with others

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• oAbility 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.
• oFit and able to undertake patient facing work as and when required.

Desirable

• oPossession of a valid UK driving license.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• oRegistered Professional (Mental Health Nurse RMN, Social Worker or OT).
• oEvidence of ongoing professional development
• oMentorship/Teaching & assessing qualification

Desirable

• oFirst or higher degree in appropriate subject area.
• oENB 998, 812 or equivalent
• oNurse prescriber or willingness to become a nurse prescriber

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oExperience in a variety of MH settings as a qualified practitioner.
• oSignificant experience at band 6 or equivalent within CRHTT, Liaison nursing, intake service or equivalent.
• oDelivering Clinical supervision/ reflective practice to nursing as well as other professionals.
• oMulti-disciplinary team working.

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working within a Single Point of Access services.
• oPrevious experience of telephone based assessments.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• oUnderstand a range of models of mental disorder, including the contribution of social, physical and development factors.
• oUnderstand the social perspective on mental disorder and mental health needs.
• oAbility to build relationships across organisational and professional boundaries
• oAbility to analyse and interpret complex data required to deliver the service.
• oAbility to deal with complex issues arising from managing a diverse multidisciplinary service
• oExcellent verbal and written communication skills
• oGood risk assessment and management skills
• oUnderstanding of social care resources and provision available beyond statutory agencies
• oExperience of supervision or practice teaching.
• oAbility to demonstrate leadership under pressure, including good communication, prioritisation, and influencing.
• oExtensive experience of applying assessment skills within a statutory social work setting.
• oDemonstrate the ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals experiencing acute mental distress.
• oThe ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions with individuals in acute mental health crisis.
• oAn understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application
• oKnowledge of the national agenda and vision for mental health services within the NHS.
• oInterpersonal Skills; Works effectively with individuals, teams, clients and staff. Supporting others and showing clear personal values in line with those of the organisation.
• oAdapting and Coping; Adapts and responds well to change. Manages pressure effectively and copes well with setbacks.
• oAnalysing Interpreting and Judging; Thinks analytically, ability to solve complex problems and issues, makes rational, realistic and sound judgements.
• oPlanning and Performing; Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organised way. Follows direction and procedures.
• oOrganisational Awareness and Strategic Thinking; Thinks broadly and strategically, supports and drives organisational change.
• oUnderstands functions and needs of the organisation.

Desirable

• Demonstrate knowledge of audit and research
• Demonstrate the ability to co-ordinate a team and it's day-to-day work.
• I.T. and Database skills with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet management
• Received additional training in areas such as AMHP, BIA, Court of Protection, Practice Educator and talking therapies

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• oWarm, friendly, approachable
• oFlexible approach
• oAbility to cope with change
• oAble to work seamlessly with other professional groups
• oAbility to work under pressure
• oFlexible and positive attitude to work.
• oAbility to be empathetic
• oKeen to learn new skills and to share learning with others

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• oAbility 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.
• oFit and able to undertake patient facing work as and when required.

Desirable

• oPossession of a valid UK driving license.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants 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 Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

Uxbridge Road

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernards

Uxbridge Road

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Sarah Rexon

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum inclusive pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-LS-Man-198

Job locations

St Bernards

Uxbridge Road

London

UB1 3EU

United Kingdom

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