Clinical Lead

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Deputy Ward Manager for their acute female ward in London. The ideal candidate should be a registered nurse with prior inpatient experience, capable of working all shifts and possessing knowledge in care planning and risk assessment. Responsibilities include leading a nursing team, engaging with service users, and providing supervision. This position offers a supportive environment to aid patients experiencing acute mental health issues and includes a High-Cost Area Supplement.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

Comprehensive induction training

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with inpatient experience, preferably in an acute setting.
• Ability to work all shifts, including night duty.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses through shift coordination.
• Engage with patients, families, and carers.
• Provide supervision and conduct annual appraisals.

Skills

Proactive nursing skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of care planning

Risk assessment

Education

Registered nurse

Job description

A permanent opportunity has arisen on Kahlo ward, a 19‑bed female acute ward, for a Deputy Ward Manager. We are looking for an astute, dynamic, and compassionate registered nurse and welcome a diversity of skills and knowledge. Kahlo ward provides a safe and supportive environment to aid patients (ages 18‑65) in the boroughs of Havering, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, and B&D who are experiencing an acute episode of mental‑health illness and may be at high risk of harm towards themselves or others.

The post holder must have inpatient experience—preferably in an acute ward—and will join a multi‑disciplinary team dedicated to high‑quality, patient‑centred care. The ward’s leadership team includes Staff Nurses, Band 6 Clinical Leads & Deputy Ward Managers, a Ward Manager, a Modern Matron, and a Matron.

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate proactive, able and responsive nursing skills, and lead a team of nurses through shift coordination and the sharing of knowledge to safely manage patient needs.
• Work all shifts, including night duty, with a thorough knowledge of care planning and risk assessment for acutely unwell patients.
• Engage with service users, families and carers, applying principles of the recovery model.
• Maintain professional knowledge of legislation (e.g., Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (2007), CQC, NMC).
• Provide meaningful and robust supervision with staff, conduct annual appraisals, and deliver mentorship and preceptorship.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse.
• Prior inpatient experience, preferably in an acute setting.
• Ability to work all shifts, including night duty.
• Knowledge of care planning, risk assessment, and relevant legislation.

Induction & Probation

Starting with NELFT, new starters are welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. New starters will also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period: This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt unless they are currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff.

High‑Cost Area Supplement: This post also attracts payment for a High‑Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735), pro‑rata for part‑time staff.