MHCAS Clinician | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 6 MHCAS Clinician to deliver rapid assessments and crisis interventions in mental health. This role involves making critical decisions on patient admissions, coordinating shifts, and supporting junior staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in acute mental health care and demonstrate a commitment to compassionate and patient-centered care. Join a diverse team at a trusted organization to shape the future of crisis care in West London.

Benefits

Opportunities for leadership development

Innovative service environment

Contribution to crisis care development

Qualifications

• Skilled and motivated clinician (Nurse/OT/Social Worker).
• Proven experience in relevant mental health care settings.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rapid assessments and crisis interventions.
• Make autonomous decisions on admission and discharge.
• Coordinate shifts and support junior staff.

Skills

Experience in acute, crisis, liaison, or community mental health care

Strong clinical and risk assessment skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment

Commitment to values: Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, Caring

Job description

Lakeside Mental Health Unit, Hounslow

We’re looking for skilled and motivated clinicians (Nurse/OT/Social Worker) to join our new Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS) at Lakeside.

Job Description

As a Band 6 MHCAS Clinician, you’ll play a key role in delivering rapid assessments, crisis interventions, and risk management for people in mental health crisis. You’ll make autonomous decisions on admission and discharge, coordinate shifts, and support junior staff — ensuring safe, compassionate, and patient‑centred care.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in acute, crisis, liaison, or community mental health care.
• Strong clinical and risk assessment skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment.
• A commitment to our values: Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, Caring.

Benefits and Opportunities

In return, you’ll be part of an innovative new service, with opportunities to develop your leadership skills and help shape the future of crisis care in West London.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024‑25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Candidate Pack & Person Specification

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.