Clinical Lead Barking and Dagenham Mental Health & Wellness Team

NHS; Barking; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking clinical leads to join their mental health teams in Barking. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in mental health, strong organizational skills, and the ability to oversee clinical systems. Responsibilities include assisting the Team Manager and supervising staff in delivering evidence-based practices. This is a permanent role with a competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 a year, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• At least three years of post-qualifying experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience in senior leadership.
• Current UK professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Manager in the delivery of recovery-oriented interventions.
• Oversee clinical systems within the team.
• Work with other seniors on a rota basis for patient referrals.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Robust assessment of mental health

Education

NVQ level 2

RMN

Teaching and assessing qualification

Job description

Overview

The opportunity has arisen for 2 clinical leads (Band 7) to join the Barking and Dagenham Mental Health and Wellness teams (West and North).

The successful candidate will be a strong team player with at least three years post qualifying experience in a mental health setting. The post holder will deputise for the team manager and be able to autonomously oversee clinical systems and staff. It is essential that applicants have excellent organisational skills and are competent with using computer programmes and databases.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Manager in the delivery of recovery orientated interventions and evidence based practice by working with a caseload and supervising staff.
• Oversee clinical systems within the team.
• Attend meetings and forums as required by the team manager.
• Work with other seniors on a rota basis to oversee new and urgent referrals to the team.

Support the evolution of the B&D Mental Health Teams into the Mental Health and Wellness Team in the Community Mental Health Transformation with a focus on a team approach and co-production with service users.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential): NVQ level 2; RMN; Teaching and assessing qualification; Evidence of CPD.

Experience (Essential):

• Working with adults who have complex mental health needs
• Working with dual diagnosis
• Experience of senior leadership
• Experience of working/liaising with MDTs and internal and external agencies
• Experience of assessing, care planning and initiating care
• Undertaking audits
• Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge (Essential):

• Awareness of NHS plan and clinical governance priorities
• Understanding of NICE, CQC and DoH guidance
• Understanding of the Social Care Act
• Awareness of MHA
• Awareness of IPC

Skills (Essential):

• Basic IT skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Robust assessment of mental health
• Confidentiality

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Eligibility under the UKVI points-based system should be checked. HCAS is not included when calculating basic salary for sponsorship.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Details

Date posted: 24 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year plus HCAS per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Location: Barking Community Hospital, Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LX