Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Sister

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayponds Hospital seeks a dynamic Band 6 Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Sister to lead the Intermediate Care Team. This role involves delivering high-quality care, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient recovery and safety. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current NMC Registration.
• Experience in teaching and assessing (Preceptorship/Mentor).
• Commitment to complete Independent Nurse Prescriber course.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in an intermediate care setting.
• Support junior staff through supervision, education, and mentorship.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams for patient-centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Registered General Nurse, Adult Branch

Independent Nurse Prescriber course (commitment to complete)

Advanced clinical skills at minimum level 6 study

Job description

Are you a dynamic and compassionate nurse ready to lead and make a real impact? Clayponds Hospital is seeking a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Sister to join our forward-thinking Intermediate Care Team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment where your advanced clinical skills, leadership, and vision will help patients recover and thrive following illness or hospital discharge. You'll lead with excellence, support junior staff, and collaborate closely with therapy and community teams to drive high standards of care. At Clayponds, we value teamwork, innovation, and professional growth--making this the perfect place to develop your career while making a difference. If you're ready to challenge yourself and grow in a supportive, progressive Trust, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Sister at Clayponds Hospital, you will

Lead, coordinate and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in an intermediate care setting

Use advanced clinical assessment skills to support timely admissions and effective discharges

Act as a visible role model, supporting junior staff through supervision, education and mentorship

Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe, patient-centred care

Promote a learning culture, encouraging reflective practice and continuous improvement

Confidently manage clinical risk, respond to emergencies, and escalate appropriately

Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills

Remain calm under pressure and adaptable to changing service needs

Commit to professional development and uphold the Trust's values of caring, excellence, responsibility and togetherness

About us

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' overallby 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.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered General Nurse, Adult Branch and current NMC Registration
• Experience and evidence of teaching and assessing e.g. Preceptorship/Mentor
• Commitment to complete Independent Nurse Prescriber course
• Advanced clinical assessment skills at minimum level 6 study or similar course or commitment to complete.
• Evidence of recent CPD
• Advanced clinical skills - ability to assess, diagnose and treat as an independent practitioner minimum level 6 study or similar

Experience

• Demonstrable experience and work qualification, preferably within an Intermediate Care or community environment.
• Experience of supervising junior staff in the team
• Experience of quality improvement processes including audit, risk management and a good understanding of clinical governance and change managemen
• Experience of and ability to communicate effectively with variety of partners and stakeholders - verbal, written and electronically
• Ability to problem solves and prioritise.
• Experience of complaints handling
• Evidence of a range of clinical competencies appropriate to the nurse role e.g. venepuncture, palliative care, IV therapy

Knowledge

• Demonstrates an understanding of Intermediate Care.
• Aware of current professional nursing issues.
• Demonstrates sound application of clinical knowledge
• Be able to critically analyse research and use this to substantiate best practice
• Knowledge and experience of equal opportunities and evidence of collaboration and co-operation with others, valuing the diversity of contributions that others give.
• Ability to influence service delivery and policy
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management and ability to prioritise work
• Effective team working skills
• Knowledge of government policy and how this affects service delivery.
• Knowledge of care pathways and models of practice and their application in this field.

Personal Qualities

• Self-motivated
• Awareness of limitations to own competence and able to seek support
• Ability to adapt to change in the work environment

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.

£42,939 to £50,697 a yearPer Annum Inclusive of HCAS