Clinical Lead

NHS; Ilford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ilford is seeking a Clinical Lead to join their dynamic team on Kahlo ward. This permanent role requires a proactive Registered Mental Health Nurse with significant inpatient experience, especially in acute settings. The candidate will lead nursing teams and be involved in governance processes. Excellent knowledge of care planning, risk assessment, and mental health legislation is essential. Enjoy comprehensive training opportunities within a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement of 15%

Comprehensive training opportunities

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Experience working as part of an inpatient team is needed.
• Commitment to multi-disciplinary teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and role model to nursing team on a shift basis.
• Complete clinical audit and contribute to governance processes.
• Manage HR systems of the Ward including staffing and performance.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Clinical experience in mental health work

Ability to support and supervise staff

Good understanding of Clinical Governance

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy

Job description

Go back NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Clinical Lead

The closing date is 14 December 2025

A permanent opportunity has arisen on Kahlo ward, our female acute for a Deputy Ward Manager.

We are looking for astute, dynamic and compassionate registered nurse and welcome a diversity of skill and knowledge.

Kahlo ward is a 19 bedded female acute ward which provides a safe and supportive environment to aid patients in their recovery.

The ward caters for patients within the ages of 18-65 years living in the boroughs of Havering, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, and B&D who are experiencing an acute episode of mental health illness, and may be high risk of harm towards themselves or others.

The post holder must have inpatient experience, it is desirable that you would have previously worked in an acute inpatient ward.

The post holder will be joining a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to the provision of high quality patient centred care for all who use the service. The ward teams has a strong nurse leadership including Staff Nurses, Band 6 Clinical Leads & Deputy Ward Managers, Ward Manager as well as a Modern Matron who provides operational leadership and a matron who provides clinical leadership.

Our Trust provides a wide range of mental health inpatient services including older adult, adult acute, Learning Disabilities, Psychiatric Intensive Care, Low secure services and young people.

Main duties of the job

You may already be in a Band 6 role and seeking a different challenge or you may be an experienced band 5 looking for carer progression.

The post holder will:

• demonstrate that you are a proactive, abled and a responsive nurse both clinically and in leading a team of nurses. This will involve coordinating shifts and sharing your knowledge to guide and support staff to provide strategies in safely managing the presenting needs of our client group.The posts require applicants to be able to work all shifts, including night duty.Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of care planning and risk assessment for our client group including the ability to engage people who are acutely unwell.You will enjoy collaborative working with service users, families and carers and understand the principles of recovery model.A good working knowledge of professional issues including legislation such as Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) as well as the requirements of Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).You will be required to provide meaningful and robust supervision with staff and to work towards undertaking annual appraisals - this will include providing mentorship and preceptorship.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly 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 which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of 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 from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for 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).

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Job responsibilities

NELFT have a commitment to supporting our staff to provide the highest quality of care and have implemented a number of initiatives including:

• Comprehensive training opportunities including physical health programme, working with personality disorder. varied and multifaceted Equalities & Diversity course as well as a wide range of Safeguarding Adult and Children courses.- NELFT is recognised both nationally and internationally for a number of key clinical innovations including the acute care pathway and Open Dialogue.-NELFT has gained further national recognition for the implementation of the BME Network.
• The inpatient teams are continually developing clinical care standards and are currently working on initiatives including Safe wards, Relational Security See Think Act.

The post holder will;

• A minimum of one years experience working as a Nurse, preferably within a CAMHS and/or crisis setting.
• To act as a leader and role model to the nursing team on a shift basis under the guidance of the Ward Manager
• Complete clinical audit and contribute to the governance processes.
• To deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence to include chairing meetings and undertaking management roles.
• To manage the HR systems of the Ward including staffing, sickness, performance related issues, annual leave reporting this by exception to the Ward Manager.
• To provide clinical and safeguarding supervision (upon completion of training) and Mentor junior staff and students.
• To complete 5 days of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course which is yearly updated and implement in practice as required.
• To work shifts over a 365 day a year basis including night duty
• To undertake assessment of clients needs and support nurses in formulating appropriate individual care plans taking on a holistic approach.
• Ensure that relatives and carers of service user and feel able to communicate effectively with the clinical area to answer any queries or concerns.
• Appropriate IT skills to ensure accurate documentation and communication around a young persons care
• Take steps to maintain the safety and welfare of staff, patients and to the ward.
• Work alongside service users and carers/relatives to continually work towards improving and maintaining high standards.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
• Evidence of personal development

Experience

• Clinical experience in mental health work.
• Relevant experience of working as part of an inpatient team
• Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to support and supervise staff

Knowledge & Skills

• An awareness of NHS Plan, National Service Framework (NSF) and clinical governance priorities
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of services provided by other agencies
• Able to communicate complex information to other professionals.

Others

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
• To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values

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.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust