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Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join one of England's top-performing and most inclusive NHS Trusts as our newAssociate Clinical Lead - Mental Health.

At Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud of our commitment to delivering world-class care, supporting our diverse workforce, and leading innovation in healthcare. As part of our Corporate Nursing division, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting mental health services across our Trust.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As Associate Clinical Lead, you will:

• Provide expert guidance on mental health legislation including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
• Act as a key liaison between hospital teams and mental health services.
• Lead and manage RMNs (Bank and Agency), ensuring high-quality, consistent care.
• Support staff in assessing mental capacity and making DoLS referrals.
• Reduce delays for patients awaiting mental health beds and escalate issues appropriately.
• Be a visible clinical leader, supporting staff and advocating for patients.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CR-13

Job locations

Cross site

London

SW10 9NH

Job description Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For

• Registered RMN or RN (Mental Health) with post-qualification study.
• Extensive experience in acute mental health care and autonomous practice.
• Strong knowledge of legal frameworks and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to professional development and inclusive care.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a Trust that values kindness, openness, and development.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive environment with award-winning staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to a wide range of development programmes and flexible working options.
• Contribute to innovative projects through CW Innovation and research leadership.

Job description Job responsibilities

What Were Looking For

• Registered RMN or RN (Mental Health) with post-qualification study.
• Extensive experience in acute mental health care and autonomous practice.
• Strong knowledge of legal frameworks and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to professional development and inclusive care.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a Trust that values kindness, openness, and development.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive environment with award-winning staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to a wide range of development programmes and flexible working options.
• Contribute to innovative projects through CW Innovation and research leadership.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RMN
• post grad
• training qual

Desirable

• oliver McGowan trainer

Experience Essential

• MH exp
• acute exp
• teaching exp

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• RMN
• post grad
• training qual

Desirable

• oliver McGowan trainer

Experience Essential

• MH exp
• acute exp
• teaching exp

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross site

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cross site

London

SW10 9NH

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)