Associate Clinical Lead Mental Health

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join one of England’s top-performing NHS Trusts as an Associate Clinical Lead in Mental Health. In this pivotal role, you will guide mental health services, support staff, and enhance patient care across two main hospital sites in London. We seek a passionate leader ready to shape the future of mental health care.

Benefits

Award-winning staff wellbeing initiatives

Access to development programmes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Registered RMN or RN with post-qualification study.
• Extensive experience in acute mental health care and autonomous practice.
• Strong knowledge of legal frameworks and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on mental health legislation.
• Act as a liaison between hospital teams and mental health services.
• Lead and manage staff ensuring high-quality, consistent care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

RMN

Post graduate qualification in Mental Health

Job description

We are an award winning organisation providing care at two main hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—and a number of community-based services across London, such as sexual health and HIV clinics.

With 6,700 members of staff, we are proud to care for a diverse population of one million people. We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is just as diverse with a strong mix of skills and abilities.

Our staff are at the very heart of our organisation and we recognise the valuable contribution that each and every person working at the Trust makes. One of our Trust priorities is to be an employer of choice—a place where people want to start their career and to grow with us through continued education, professional development and support .

Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join one of England’s top-performing and most inclusive NHS Trusts as our newAssociate Clinical Lead – Mental Health.

At Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud of our commitment to delivering world-class care, supporting our diverse workforce, and leading innovation in healthcare. As part of our Corporate Nursing division, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting mental health services across our Trust.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As Associate Clinical Lead, you will:

• Provide expert guidance on mental health legislation including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Act as a key liaison between hospital teams and mental health services.
• Lead and manage RMNs (Bank and Agency), ensuring high-quality, consistent care.
• Support staff in assessing mental capacity and making DoLS referrals.
• Reduce delays for patients awaiting mental health beds and escalate issues appropriately.
• Be a visible clinical leader, supporting staff and advocating for patients.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

• Registered RMN or RN (Mental Health) with post-qualification study.
• Extensive experience in acute mental health care and autonomous practice.
• Strong knowledge of legal frameworks and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to professional development and inclusive care.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a Trust that values kindness, openness, and development.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive environment with award-winning staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to a wide range of development programmes and flexible working options.
• Contribute to innovative projects through CW Innovation and research leadership.

Person specification

Qualifications

• RMN
• post grad

experience

• MH exp
• teaching exp

Important

• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, we regret that this usually means your application was not successful.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

• Looking for flexible work? Why not join our StaffBank .

The recruitment team are available to provide support from 9am–5pm, Mon–Fri. To contact the team please call the Trust switchboard and ask for ‘Recruitment team, Human Resources Department’.