Lead Nurse

Jupiter Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional mental health hospital in South West London is seeking a committed Lead Nurse. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including professional development opportunities and support for revalidation.

Benefits

NMC Payment in full

Free on-site parking

Subsidised Meals

Free use of onsite gym facilities

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits

£250 Contribution towards CPD

Support with Revalidation

Long service award

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experienced in leading service development projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical knowledge and support to the nursing team.
• Ensure proactive clinical risk assessment and management.
• Provide education and development of Registered Nurses and HCAs.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RMN or RNLD Nurse Qualification

Job description

Lead Nurse (6203) South West London, England

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed Lead Nurse to work in an exceptional mental health hospital based in South West London. This role is with one of the UK's leading healthcare providers.

The hospital is a top mental health treatment centre, offering fast access to high-quality care for conditions such as addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, and eating disorders.

To be considered for this position, you must be qualified as an RMN or RNLD Nurse with a current active NMC Pin.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specialist clinical knowledge, expertise, and support to the nursing team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Overseeing the clinical and care needs of all service users, supporting primary nurses in working with patients, families, community teams, and stakeholders to meet individual needs.
• Ensuring proactive clinical risk assessment and management are central to care planning.
• Reviewing and challenging nursing practice, leading by example, and offering expert knowledge to the nursing and MDT on a specialty or patient basis.
• Educating and developing Registered Nurses and HCAs to ensure safe and effective practice.
• Contributing to nurse induction, preceptorship, and professional activities.
• Providing clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions for Registered Nurses.
• Undertaking competency assessments and supportive practice with Registered Nurses and HCAs.

Preferred skills and experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience working within multidisciplinary teams in relevant clinical settings.
• A confident clinical leader capable of working across organizational boundaries.
• Experience leading service development projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, tailoring approach to individual strengths and needs.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across disciplines, seniority, and skill levels.

The successful Lead Nurse will receive an excellent salary of £50,375 - £56,329 per annum. This is a permanent, full-time position working 38.5 hours per week. Benefits include:

• Many NHS-aligned benefits
• Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team
• NMC payment in full
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals
• Free use of onsite gym facilities
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits, including gym memberships, IT technology, and private healthcare
• Development opportunities, including sponsorship for professional qualifications, £250 CPD contribution, support with revalidation, and long service awards.

Reference ID: 6203

To apply, please call 0121 638 0567 or send your CV. Include your:

• First and last name
• Email address
• Phone number with country code
• CV/Resume
• Work eligibility status (work permit/visa/citizenship)