MH Lead Practitioner

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization in Nottingham as a strategic leader for mental health services. This role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive Mental Health strategy that aligns with national and local priorities, enhancing patient care, and fostering a culture of parity of esteem. You will lead change management initiatives, support clinical teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. With a commitment to diversity and personal development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment dedicated to world-class healthcare.

Benefits

Endless personal development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent with advanced qualifications.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and attendance at relevant conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's mental health strategy.
• Design and implement initiatives to enhance patient care and experience.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Mental Health Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Development

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Master's Level Education

Degree in Social Work

Tools

IT Systems for Mental Health

Job description

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership for the mental health agenda across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; supporting the Trust to further develop a culture that recognises and promotes parity of esteem for all patients.

The post holder will lead on the development and implementation of a Mental Health strategy for the organisation which aligns with national, regional and local priorities and which supports improvements in patient care and experience through system working and staff development.

The post holder is accountable and responsible for the strategic development, leadership and management of the organisation's mental health agenda, providing advice and leadership to the clinical teams and quality improvement agenda. This will include designing and implementing initiatives/ projects to enhance the quality of care, experience and safety for people attending the Trust with combined physical and mental health needs across both adult and children's services.

Main duties of the job

Lead the development and delivery of the Trust's strategy for mental health services ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory, legal frameworks and relevant national guidance.

Act as a subject matter expert and practice at an advanced level regarding the care of patients with mental illness, including legal aspects to detention, patient and environmental assessments, treatment, restraint and discharge.

Lead change management programmes related to mental health services within the trust.

Maintain own clinical development by keeping abreast of new interventions, treatments and technologies within acute and mental health care

Strategy & Policy Development

Lead on the development and implementation of a Mental Health strategy for the organisation which aligns with national, regional and local priorities and which supports improvements in patient care and experience through system working and staff development.

To ensure the timely development of policies, which reflect national guidance, regulatory and legal frameworks, are evidence- based and which are accessible to staff from all professional backgrounds. Ensure regularly reviewed to ensure they remain fit for purpose.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£74,290 to £85,601 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7151419

Job locations

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Job description Job responsibilities

A combination of sitting, standing and walking.

Requirement for potential physical effort during the course of the working day. Travel to external meetings and across site.

Use of multiple IT systems, including external systems where confidential mental health information is stored.

Occasionally exposure face to face with patients and their families who are hostile, verbally or physically aggressive.

Mental Effort:

The post holder is required to exhibit a level of concentration for analysis, writing reports and training sessions.

The post holder is required to frequently respond actively to challenges within the clinical settings as required.

Emotional Effort:

Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances and complex patient groups, including working in clinical practice with staff in challenging situations.

Respond to serious and emergency incidents.

Job description Job responsibilities

A combination of sitting, standing and walking.

Requirement for potential physical effort during the course of the working day. Travel to external meetings and across site.

Use of multiple IT systems, including external systems where confidential mental health information is stored.

Occasionally exposure face to face with patients and their families who are hostile, verbally or physically aggressive.

Mental Effort:

The post holder is required to exhibit a level of concentration for analysis, writing reports and training sessions.

The post holder is required to frequently respond actively to challenges within the clinical settings as required.

Emotional Effort:

Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances and complex patient groups, including working in clinical practice with staff in challenging situations.

Respond to serious and emergency incidents.

Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications Essential

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with First degree in Nursing or equivalent. Or Social Worker registered with Social Work England with degree in social work or equivalent and evidence of practical application of expertise.
• Master's level education (or equivalent experience)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and attendance at relevant conferences
• Evidence of sustained and continuous professional development
• Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development

Desirable

• Post registration qualifications relevant to role Service/quality improvement qualification/experience.
• Qualified AMHP

Experience Essential

• Experience of stakeholder engagement and ability to influence key persons at every level of the organisation
• Experience of developing policy, strategy and writing board level papers
• Experience of managing teams and individuals, including completion of PDRs, performance, sickness and capability management
• Experience of delivering mental health care in an acute care setting
• Extensive experience of adult mental health care
• Experience of child and adolescent mental health services
• Knowledge of the legal aspects of detention, restraint and mental capacity
• Experience of implementing change to support improved patient experience, patient care and improving use of resources partners
• Experience of empowering teams to lead and implement change
• Knowledge and experience of system working and working as part of a collaborative

Communication and Relationship skills Essential

• Highly developed clinical leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's clinical performance and expectations.
• Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of performance targets, service delivery and change.
• Able to negotiate and influence senior clinical and managerial teams to make changes which will influence patient care and staff experience.
• Communicates with patients and relatives often in highly emotional and distressed states to resolve complaints and concerns.
• Ability to provide meaningful feedback in response to individual performance, and hold others to account.

Analytical and Judgement skills Essential

• Able to think strategically and to develop and implement strategy
• Able to rapidly interpret and synthesize information to problem solve complex issues
• Able to recognise own limitations and to seek support and guidance when needed
• Able to manage complex and difficult situations
• Able to maintain own personal safety and wellbeing and the safety and wellbeing of others
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Highly developed reasoning and analytic skills
• Able to clearly articulate a vision and direction to a wide audience of stakeholders

Planning and organisation skills Essential

• Exceptional organisational skills
• A high attention to detail.
• Able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.
• Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands.
• Strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with clear understanding of the boundaries and delegated authority.
• Excellent presentation and organisational skills, with ability to prepare and present reports under time constraints for consideration at Trust Board or equivalent.

Physical skills Essential

• Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information systems.
• Supports delivery of direct patient care in times of significant operational pressures (occurring on a regular basis)
• Understanding of how to use technology to support delivery of improvement to services.
• Travel and working across trust sites and external.

Other requirements specific to the role Essential

• Self-motivated - possess high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; wants to do better and to measure progress against targets.
• Ability to influence and motivate self and others.
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
• Motivation - driven by a genuine interest and concern for quality and appropriateness of patient services.

Person Specification Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards

Training & Qualifications Essential

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with First degree in Nursing or equivalent. Or Social Worker registered with Social Work England with degree in social work or equivalent and evidence of practical application of expertise.
• Master's level education (or equivalent experience)
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and attendance at relevant conferences
• Evidence of sustained and continuous professional development
• Commitment to ongoing learning and personal development

Desirable

• Post registration qualifications relevant to role Service/quality improvement qualification/experience.
• Qualified AMHP

Experience Essential

• Experience of stakeholder engagement and ability to influence key persons at every level of the organisation
• Experience of developing policy, strategy and writing board level papers
• Experience of managing teams and individuals, including completion of PDRs, performance, sickness and capability management
• Experience of delivering mental health care in an acute care setting
• Extensive experience of adult mental health care
• Experience of child and adolescent mental health services
• Knowledge of the legal aspects of detention, restraint and mental capacity
• Experience of implementing change to support improved patient experience, patient care and improving use of resources partners
• Experience of empowering teams to lead and implement change
• Knowledge and experience of system working and working as part of a collaborative

Communication and Relationship skills Essential

• Highly developed clinical leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams and have them understand the Trust's clinical performance and expectations.
• Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of performance targets, service delivery and change.
• Able to negotiate and influence senior clinical and managerial teams to make changes which will influence patient care and staff experience.
• Communicates with patients and relatives often in highly emotional and distressed states to resolve complaints and concerns.
• Ability to provide meaningful feedback in response to individual performance, and hold others to account.

Analytical and Judgement skills Essential

• Able to think strategically and to develop and implement strategy
• Able to rapidly interpret and synthesize information to problem solve complex issues
• Able to recognise own limitations and to seek support and guidance when needed
• Able to manage complex and difficult situations
• Able to maintain own personal safety and wellbeing and the safety and wellbeing of others
• Able to work effectively under pressure
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills
• Highly developed reasoning and analytic skills
• Able to clearly articulate a vision and direction to a wide audience of stakeholders

Planning and organisation skills Essential

• Exceptional organisational skills
• A high attention to detail.
• Able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe.
• Able to prioritise work in the face of competing demands.
• Strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with clear understanding of the boundaries and delegated authority.
• Excellent presentation and organisational skills, with ability to prepare and present reports under time constraints for consideration at Trust Board or equivalent.

Physical skills Essential

• Well-developed IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information systems.
• Supports delivery of direct patient care in times of significant operational pressures (occurring on a regular basis)
• Understanding of how to use technology to support delivery of improvement to services.
• Travel and working across trust sites and external.

Other requirements specific to the role Essential

• Self-motivated - possess high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; wants to do better and to measure progress against targets.
• Ability to influence and motivate self and others.
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role.
• Motivation - driven by a genuine interest and concern for quality and appropriateness of patient services.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)