Clinical Practice Lead
East London NHS Foundation Trust
London, E9 6SR
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse to join the inpatient teams at the City & Hackney Centre for Mental ...
As Clinical Practice Lead, you will
- Provide senior clinical leadership and shift co-ordination, ensuring safe and effective care delivery across the ward
- Deputise for the Ward Manager, supporting operational and clinical decision-making in their absence
- Lead on complex risk assessment and management, including decisions relating to enhanced observation, seclusion, restraint and rapid tranquilisation, in line with Trust policy and least restrictive practice principles
- Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional development support to junior and student nurses
- Support the delivery of a service user-centred, multidisciplinary approach to care, ensuring individual, cultural and physical health needs are met
- Contribute to audits, incident reviews, and Quality Improvement initiatives, helping to embed learning into everyday practice
- Support compliance with the Mental Health Act, Trust policies, and professional (NMC) standards across the ward
- Act as a positive role model, promoting a culture of openness, safety and continuous learning within the team
East London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top-performing mental health and community health trusts in the country, rated "Outstanding" by the CQC. We provide mental health, community health and primary care services to a population of over 1.5 million people across East London, Bedfordshire and Luton.
Our values -- We Care, We Respect, We Are Inclusive -- sit at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to Quality Improvement, staff development and reducing health inequalities, and we actively promote a culture where service users, carers and staff from all backgrounds feel genuinely heard and valued.
Joining ELFT means access to excellent training and development opportunities, a strong culture of clinical and managerial supervision, and the chance to be part of a Trust that is genuinely invested in improving outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Mentorship certification
- Completion of Preceptorship
Desirable
- Years experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at band 5 level or above
- Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
Desirable
- Supporting and supervising students and junior staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for complex patients
- Knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk
- Knowledge of supervision and reflective practices processes
Desirable
- evidence of leadership skills & QI
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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