Clinical Specialist Nurse

North London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North London is seeking a qualified nurse to join their multidisciplinary mental health team. The successful candidate will be responsible for individual assessments, intervention, and care for individuals with complex mental health needs, particularly psychosis and Bipolar Affective Disorder. This role requires strong leadership, risk management skills, and a passion for high-quality care. Flexible working and career development opportunities are available.

Benefits

NHS discounts

Generous leave

NHS pension

Staff development programs

Qualifications

• Demonstrate solid knowledge of mental health care.
• Experience supporting individuals with psychosis and Bipolar Affective Disorder.
• Strong leadership in care planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and formulate care plans.
• Deliver specialist interventions to complex cases.
• Coordinate care and contribute to team clinics.

Skills

Knowledge of health and psycho-social interventions

Experience with psychosis and Bipolar Affective Disorder

Leadership in care planning

Partnership working

Risk management skills

Education

Qualified nurse

Job description

Working as a member of a multidisciplinary community Mental Health Team, the post holder will be responsible for providing individual assessment, clinical interventions, and direct care to service users with a primary diagnosis of psychosis. The team seeks an individual capable of working autonomously within a multi-disciplinary structure.

The post holder may also be asked to undertake management tasks, deputising for the Team Manager as needed, and will lead on mentoring and supervising colleagues within their service area.

The role focuses on individual assessment, intervention, and evaluation of treatment within NICE guidelines, evidence-based practices, aiming to maximise service users' recovery and re-enablement.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload, formulating care and treatment plans, and delivering specialist interventions to individuals with complex mental health issues.

Applicants should demonstrate a solid knowledge of health and psycho-social interventions for those with psychosis and complex needs. The team offers clinical supervision, peer support, and training.

The successful candidate will be a qualified nurse with experience supporting individuals with psychosis and Bipolar Affective Disorder in a community setting. Leadership in care planning, partnership working, and risk management is essential.

The role involves care coordination, nursing interventions, and contributing to team clinics and duty rotas.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about high-quality care and improving nursing functions, including physical health outcomes.

Support is available from the R&R Management Team, Community Matron, and nursing Directorate.

For more information or informal visits, contact:

• Stephen Bradley (Service Manager): 020 3317 6700
• Catherine Namonda (Team Manager): 020 3317 6715

North London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving mental health care across North London, aiming for high-quality, equitable, and accessible services, fostering a supportive work environment, and pioneering research and innovation.

Why work with NLFT?

• Staff development through leadership programs and opportunities
• Flexible working and health and wellbeing initiatives
• NHS discounts, generous leave, NHS pension
• Strong internal staff networks

Our values include kindness, respect, teamwork, simplicity, empowerment, and diversity.

Please note, you may be required to work at different locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington, as needed.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Catherine Namonda
• Job Title: Team Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]