Reducing Restrictive Practice Nurse (AMHS) | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health service provider in London is seeking a Reducing Restrictive Practice Clinician to support the clinical strategy aimed at reducing restrictive practices. The role requires strong nursing skills and leadership, focusing on quality improvement projects and engagement with clinical teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in mental health nursing and a commitment to proactive patient care. This position offers a dynamic work environment committed to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health nursing.
• Ability to coach clinical and operational staff.
• Knowledge of restrictive practice reduction methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement clinical strategies to reduce restrictive practice.
• Provide senior clinical leadership concerning RRP.
• Engage with clinical teams to promote positive care approaches.

Skills

Nursing skills

Leadership

Quality Improvement Projects

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Reducing Restrictive Practice Clinician (Local Services) – Band 8a x2 – (1 x 12 Month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment and 1 Substantive Post)

Are you passionate about acute mental health care?

Are you interested in developing your nursing skills in a complex and exciting environment?

Do you want to be part of a growing modern team during a transformational time?

If the answer is ‘yes’ to these questions, then come and join us in the acute inpatient services at West London NHS Trust and be the best nurse you can be.

West London NHS Trust Local Mental Health Services are a dynamic and thriving group of mental health units and crisis teams set in a popular area of West London. Recently awarded ‘Good’ for the second time in a row by the CQC, we consider ourselves an exciting and dynamic area to work in, that puts professional development of nurses at the heart of what we do.

The post holder will support the development and implantation of the clinical strategy that aims to reduce restrictive practice (RRP) in Local Mental Health Services. You will be required to develop and coach clinical and operational staff in designing Quality Improvement Projects around RRP, this will involve the engagement of clinical teams in order to promote and introduce new ways of working that support a more positive and proactive approach to care that helps reduce the need for restrictive practice.

Within the role you will also be expected to work closely with both the Borough Lead Nurse in addressing gaps in knowledge and promoting good practice in line with current evidence. There is an expectation that you provide senior clinical leadership around the area of RRP which will often involve the assessment and care planning for patients that have been subjected to Restraint/Rapid Tranquilization or Seclusion.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025