PICU Practice Development Nurse (Ward 1) | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider for mental health services in Tooting is seeking a dedicated Band 8A nurse to provide high-quality care in a busy PICU ward. The successful candidate will lead nursing teams, mentor staff, and ensure optimal patient outcomes within dynamic acute mental health services. This role offers career development opportunities and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development

Welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in dynamic acute mental health services.
• Demonstrated ability in clinical leadership and supervision.
• Comprehensive understanding of mental health policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care and leadership.
• Implement and monitor clinical policies and standards.
• Mentor and supervise new and existing nurses.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring and supervising nurses

Experience in acute mental health

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and hard-working Band 8A in a fixed term post to work with the multi-disciplinary team on Ward 1, which is an PICU in the Acute and Urgent Care Service line.

Ward 1 is a very busy, highly functioning 13 bedded male PICU ward located on the Springfield Hospital site. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic nurse to join our well-established team within the Acute Care Service line.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to work with the ward team and the service line in providing high quality nursing care and leadership. He/she will be a highly skilled and well-motivated individual with considerable experience of working in a dynamic acute mental health service.

The post holder will be responsible for implementing and monitoring all policies and ensuring that the ward functions in line with the Trust and service line philosophy of providing respectful compassionate care that is of the highest quality. The post holder will also ensure that supervision and appraisal systems are robustly implemented and that the care provided is of the highest possible standard in line with the service’s clinical governance framework.

The post holder will be responsible for mentoring and supervising new and existing nurses through induction and preceptorship, facilitating professional development programs, promoting a positive learning environment, and providing clinical leadership to improve patient outcomes.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

Benefits and location

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

About our location: Springfield University Hospital, Tooting. Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are coming soon. Close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.

Clinical leadership

• Modeling best practices in clinical care and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Providing clinical expertise and guidance to nurses on complex or challenging cases.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals (doctors, therapists, etc.) to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Working to address ward culture and addressing poor practice and enable the team to make sound clinical decisions.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025