Specialist Clinical Lead Outreach Nurse | North London NHS Foundation Trust

Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Clinical Lead Outreach Nurse. This role focuses on providing mental health support for homeless individuals in Camden. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing clinical care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers flexible working hours and plays a crucial role in improving access to mental health services. Interested candidates should possess experience in mental health nursing and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health nursing.
• Ability to conduct assessments and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Engagement in professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual assessments and interventions for mental health deterioration.
• Provide specialist clinical care and risk assessment.
• Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk assessment

Collaborative teamwork

Medication management

Mental health support

Job description

Band 6 Specialist Clinical Lead Outreach Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join The North London NHS Foundation Trust in our multidisciplinary Focus Homeless Community Mental Health Team.

The Focus Homeless Community Mental Health Team works intensively with people with provide specialist mental health support to people experiencing homelessness in Camden who have enduring mental health disorders. The service will improve access to assessments, treatment, and care planning while strengthening liaison with partner agencies across the Adult Homeless Pathway.

The service is looking for a Band 6 Specialist Clinical Lead Outreach Nurse. The Focus Homeless Community Mental Health Team is a fast‑paced service that operates over 5 days of the week (Monday‑Friday 09:00 – 17:00). This role will be flexible working, with start times from 06:00 am–14:00 pm, 07:00 am–15:00 pm or 09:00 am–17:00 pm. No working on the weekends or bank holidays.

The service looks after rough sleepers and people within the homelessness pathway who have enduring mental health disorders. The service offers assessment and treatment services for mental health issues and support and assists homeless clients with substance misuse issues, housing and benefits.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct individual assessments and interventions for clients experiencing a mental health deterioration.
• Provide specialist clinical care, including risk assessment, care planning, and evidence‑based interventions.
• Offer expertise in homelessness intervention contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions and developing new protocols.
• Administer, review, and provide guidance on medication in consultation with staff.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with clinical governance and safeguarding policies.

Education, Training, and Development

• Engage in professional development, supervision, and mandatory training.
• Support workforce planning and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and service evaluations to enhance care quality.

Communication and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and liaise with external agencies.
• Provide information, support, and education to clients, carers, and families.
• Ensure effective documentation and reporting.

Contact Information

For further information about this role please contact Katie Fathi, Team Manager, on 07812 776 097 or email [e-mail].

Service Purpose, Scope, and Delivery

Purpose: To provide specialist mental health support to people experiencing homelessness in Camden who have enduring mental health disorders. The service will improve access to assessments, treatment, and care planning while strengthening liaison with partner agencies across the Adult Homeless Pathway.

Scope: Target population includes adults (18+) who are rough sleeping or within the Camden Adult Homeless Pathway, individuals experiencing homelessness with enduring or severe mental health disorders, and people requiring Mental Health Act assessments or crisis intervention.

Core Functions include mental health act support, assessments and care planning, direct engagement with rough sleepers, liaison with homelessness services, awareness raising, and seasonal capacity support during winter peaks.

Delivery Model: Community‑based with delivery in hostels, day centres, outreach settings, and health/social care premises. Standard working hours with flexibility during winter and periods of high demand. Integrated working with Camden Adult Social Care, outreach providers, hostels, crisis teams, and voluntary sector organisations. Approach: trauma‑informed, person‑centred, recovery‑focused, and prevention‑oriented.

Key outcomes include improved access to timely mental health assessments, reduced crises and hospital admissions, increased engagement with treatment, stronger collaboration across services, and enhanced capacity during winter. Performance indicators track assessments, crisis presentations, and partner feedback.

Governance and reporting involve line management by the Focus Homeless Community Mental Health Team Manager, regular reporting to Camden mental health commissioners, and quarterly reviews with stakeholders.

This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Nov 2025.