MH Lead Practitioner Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Nottingham seeks a strategic leader for their mental health agenda. The role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive Mental Health strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing patient care. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical expertise and strong leadership skills, contributing to a diverse and innovative team.

Benefits

Endless personal development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Lead development and implementation of Mental Health strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert regarding care of patients with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for strategic development and management of mental health agenda.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Mental Health Expertise

Change Management

Education

Advanced Clinical Practice

Job description

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.



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.

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.

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.




This advert closes on Sunday 18 May 2025