Band 6 Clinical Team Leader

West London NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust is recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) at Band 6 to lead an older adult inpatient service. The post involves leading a multidisciplinary team and delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with functional and organic mental illness.

The role requires resilience, collaboration and a commitment to safety and evidence-based practice. You will oversee care planning, supervise staff, and drive continuous improvement in patient outcomes, while

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current pin and NHS registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead ward/clinical shifts and supervise nursing staff.

Skills

Person-centred care

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Self-awareness

Education

RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse)

Degree in Mental Health Nursing

Practice Supervisor & Practice Assessor

CPD / Mandatory training up to date

Job description

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Main area LS ICSECP Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week) Job ref 222-ICS-483-A

Site St Bernards- Jubilee Ward Town Southall Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum pro rata inclusive of 15% HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 29/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 09/10/2026

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.

Job overview

Are you a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) ready for a new challenge as a Band 6 Clinical Team Leader within a specialist older adult inpatient service? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Come and join our dedicated multi ‑ disciplinary team, where we work together to support older adults in maintaining dignity, wellbeing and a meaningful quality of life. We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about caring for older people and committed to delivering the highest standards of mental and physical healthcare. You will bring commitment, innovation and a positive attitude, with the ability to engage service users and carers in all aspects of their care.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be resilient, motivated and adaptable, with the confidence to work effectively in a fast ‑ paced and ever ‑ changing environment. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate how they plan to carry out the responsibilities of the role, as well as their commitment to collaborative team working.

The Clinical Team Leader will play a key role in leading others in the development of knowledge, ideas and clinical practice particularly in the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans for older adults with both functional and organic mental illness.

You will support, guide and monitor the performance of nursing staff, including supervising the work of Staff Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and student nurses.

Main duties of the job

• To establish and maintain communication with individuals or groups of patients, carers and staff, about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.
• To develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
• To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area.
• To contribute to the implementation of services.
• To contribute to quality improvement.
• To promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.
• To assess the care needs of people whose needs are relatively stable and consistent with others in the ward.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care to address people’s needs, which are relatively stable and consistent with others in the ward.
• To participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies.
• To lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.
• To plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members.
• To maintain and support the efficient use of physical and/or financial resources.

Working for our organisation

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Degree in Mental Health Nursing.
• Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor qualification.
• Mandatory training up to date in accordance with Trust requirements.
• Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.

Experience

• Experience of taking responsibility for a ward or leading clinical shifts.
• Experience of supporting practice development within clinical areas.
• Experience as a preceptor and/or mentor to students and junior staff.
• Experience working within an inpatient mental health setting (older adults desirable).
• Experience of research‑based and reflective practice, including the ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitudes and knowledge, and apply evidence‑based practice.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of safeguarding processes for both children and adults and understanding of patient safety principles
• Awareness of Trust policies, procedures and service specifications.
• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and how they relate to team performance and service delivery.
• Awareness of regional and national policies relevant to older people’s mental health services
• Understanding of NICE guidance and governance procedures relating to patient safety and clinical quality. Comprehensive understanding of the Mental Health Act and its application within inpatient services

Skills

• Able to provide high‑quality, person‑centred care that is responsive to service users’ needs without close supervision.
• Effective risk assessment and positive risk‑management skills. Calm, confident and professional manner, particularly in challenging or emotionally charged situations.
• Resilient and able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations
• Approachable, supportive and able to build positive relationships with patients, carers and colleagues
• Self‑aware, self‑confident and intrinsically motivated, with the ability to motivate others
• Able to use constructive feedback and actively seek opportunities for reflection and self‑development. Demonstrates empathy and compassion towards individuals and their carers
• Committed to treating people with dignity and respect at all times. Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt style to meet individual needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in line with Trust policy and legislation

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and the wider Trust.
• Acts as a positive role model for professionalism, compassion and patient‑centred care.
• Committed to promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive team culture.
• Flexibility to work a full 24‑hour shift pattern, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Willingness to work across all clinical areas as required to support safe staffing and service needs

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks . After which your information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR ).

Please ensure you include email addresses for your referees which MUST be at supervisory or managerial capacity covering the last 3 years of employment to date to avoid delay in the recruitment process.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage the thoughtful use of technology as a demonstration of strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, we encourage applicants to personalise their recruitment application to showcase their unique skills and experiences.

While AI-generated content can be a helpful tool, relying solely on generic responses instead of highlighting your own strengths and achievements may impact the success of your application. The success of an application will always be assessed against the essential and desirable criteria for the role, so it is important to ensure that your application and any supporting information clearly demonstrate how you meet these requirements.

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.

At West London NHS Trust, we want you to support you to build a career you can be proud of and this starts before your first day with us. Our people live our values every day as they deliver, manage and work to improve our services to patients, carers, families and other professionals.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process clear and efficient. It’s in everyone’s interest that we get the very best people on board as soon as we can.