Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services in Dacorum.

Our local Adult Community Mental Health Services are developing mini teams to enhanceour clinic provision for medicines administration and physical health support. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge of nursing in a community setting, working closely with colleagues in a small supportive team,andmaking a real difference to the quality of services.

You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes - including business insurance - is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team who work creatively, collaboratively and compassionately to deliver the very best standards of care
• have regular supervision, and continuing professional development opportunities
• provided with excellent learning and development opportunities for staff, as well as strengthening clinical research.

Newly registered Band 5 community nurses are supported in their transition from student to nurse through a 12 month preceptorship programme.

About us

We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission

Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

Community Mental Health Nurse Band 6 - £39,959 - £48,117 per annum 37.5 hours per week Taylor Centre, Warrior House, Southend 6 month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment

As the successful post-holder you will manage a caseload of service users with complex health and social care needs, following a recovery focused model. Previous care coordination experience is essential for this post.

******Previous applicants need not apply******

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group..
• Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload
• Responsible for ensuring the postholder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation.
• Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.
• Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision.
• Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct.
• Responsible for ensuring that carers' assessments, education and support is delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF.
• Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and motivated Band 6 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Specialist Nurse to join our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking renal team.

We are looking for an experienced renal nurse with excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach and a genuine interest in long-term condition management, patient education and service development. You will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting patients with advanced kidney disease, helping them understand their condition, manage symptoms and make informed decisions about their treatment and future care.

You will manage your own caseload and develop specialist expertise in kidney replacement therapy education, anaemia management, hepatitis B vaccination clinics and nurse-led patient support. This is a role that requires autonomy, clinical judgement and the ability to build meaningful therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Our small specialist team is collaborative, welcoming and committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred kidney care. We support each other, value new ideas and are expanding our conservative kidney management service, giving you the opportunity to contribute to service development and innovation.

Main duties of the job

We offer excellent opportunities for postgraduate education, quality improvement, teaching and advanced practice development, including non-medical prescribing. Guided by our PRIDE values, we are committed to helping our team grow and thrive.

If you are looking for a rewarding specialist nursing role where you can develop advanced clinical skills and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

As a Band 6 CKD Specialist Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering and developing our specialist CKD service.

You will manage a caseload of patients, providing holistic assessment, care planning and ongoing monitoring. The role requires a high degree of autonomy, using clinical judgement to assess risk, prioritise care and make timely decisions within agreed protocols.

You will run nurse-led clinics, provide kidney replacement therapy education, support anaemia management and participate in hepatitis B vaccination clinics. You will review pathology results, coordinate investigations, monitor treatment effectiveness and act as a key point of contact for patients and their families.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job summary

We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and skilled Band 7 Clinical Specialist to join our Psychologically Informed Partnership Approach (PIPA) service working in the Northallerton hub.

You will work within a supportive team of colleagues who are able to access supervision and training. PIPA is a large, well established multi-disciplinary team who provide a psychological and trauma informed service to vulnerable and care experienced children and young people, up to the age of 25, as well as their families, carers and the staff who work with them. PIPA brings psychologically informed ideas and ways of working to children's social care, where clinicians are highly valued in their embedded roles across safeguarding, looked after, children's residential, fostering and leaving care teams. The service consists of Psychologists and Advanced/Specialist Practitioners who provide direct work, consultation and training both face to face and remotely.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Main duties of the job

The PIPA team bring psychologically-informed ideas and ways of working to children's social care teams, where clinicians are highly valued in their embedded roles. There are opportunities to work creatively and flexibly to support the emotional well-being of marginalised children and young people, for whom more traditional clinic-based approaches are not always effective. The work is diverse and varied, including direct therapeutic work, consultation, teaching and training. There is access to a range of formal and informal supervision and learning opportunities for PIPA staff in relevant areas such as trauma-informed and systemic practice.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Are you proactive and passionate about innovation and providing a high-quality holistic approach to the care of people who need mental health support as part of a developing service?

Do you want to work in a primary care setting and help improve access to support for people with mental health issues?

As part of our services across Oxfordshire, we have implemented Keystone Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs to support GP practices with Mental Health assessment and support for patients in their communities.

We have this exciting post within the Keystone Wallingford / Henley and Thame MH & Wellbeing Hub (KMHT).

We are looking for a MH integrated hub clinician who is experienced in delivering evidence-based interventions in a community setting, with a passion for partnership approaches to care for adults living with serious mental illness.

This role needs someone who is innovative and who wants to help achieve our vision for cross-sector integrated pathways, removing existing barriers, to deliver better access to dedicated mental health support in local, non-stigmatised community settings.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting the Clinical Lead in the development and implementation of the service and your role within it.
• Supervision and leadership for appropriate staff identified
• Screen, triage, assess and coordinate referrals
• Provide brief support and time limited evidence-based interventions,
• Support patients ready to transition to primary care and develop care plans and prepare people for step down.
• Collaborate with community resources and assets that are available for those with SMI within the specific PCN geography.
• To support collaborative working between the full range of physical health and mental health services

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job summary

Are you interested in supporting people experiencing mental health problems to achieve their employment goals?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a team who have been awarded a national Quality Kite Mark. We are seeking an Employment Specialist to join the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Team in Oxfordshire on a full time basis.

We welcome people from a range of backgrounds and a variety of experience. If you're resilient, empathic and determined to open doors, challenge prejudice, and champion the skills and talents of individuals, then a career in IPS could be for you.

The role of an Employment Specialist in Oxford Health is incredibly dynamic and diverse. One moment you'll be working closely with IPS clients to set goals, refining their CVs, or practising interview techniques, the next, you'll be out in the local community approaching potential employers and discussing roles and job flexibility.

We pride ourselves in being a supportive team within a great organisation If you are passionate, creative, solution focused, good at building hopeful relationships and growing trust, a career in IPS could be a varied and rewarding role for you.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

You will be working to support people either to gain employment or retain their current employment as part of multi-disciplinary (MDT)team's in Banbury

The Employment Specialist's will join an IPS team working under the direction of an IPS team leader to deliver IPS as part of the holistic recovery plan for mental health service users in the community.

You will be required to manage a caseload of up to 20 people at any one time who have experienced mental health problems and who are waiting to either gain new employment or retain their current employment. The Employment Specialist is expected to deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach - for which training will be given.

Working directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, Oxford Health staff, partner agencies ,employers and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves - you will support the service users on your caseload to gain and retain paid employment.

Working directly with all relevant stakeholders: the service user, Oxford Health staff, partner agencies ,employers and people who have experienced mental health challenges themselves - you will support the service users on your caseload to gain and retain paid employment.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Job summary

Come and join us for an exciting opportunity in Older Adult CMHT at Southport, Hartley Hospital. We are working towards delivering a thoroughly modern mental health service that offers excellent standards of care and meaningful interventions to our service user population.

As a team we support older adults aged over 70 with a functional mental illness and we offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment to anyone with concerns about dementia.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is interested in developing as a practitioner and person. Development opportunities will be available and regular clinical supervision and support will be provided.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a community based post which will required the post holder to travel regularly and in a timely manner between multiple sites in order to perform their duties.

Main duties of the job

Working in an Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, you will be expected to deliver high quality, recovery focused mental health interventions to the population of North Sefton. This will include working with service users with a functional or organic mental illness. This may range from:

• a brief therapeutic intervention with some key working responsibilities
• supporting a more complex package of care to meet the needs of a vulnerable client.
• Completing routine reviews of memory medication to be able to feed back to MDT.
• Supporting more senior team members with our duty role

This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills learned in training and to move forward with an exciting career with lots of opportunities for the future. Change is constant in NHS services, so we are looking for people who are adaptable to enable us to deliver high quality, sustainable services.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.

Job summary

Location: The Harley Street Clinic, London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience, plus benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Breast Cancer Care team at The Harley Street Clinic, part of HCA Healthcare UK.

As a Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients throughout their breast cancer pathway, providing expert clinical advice, emotional support, education, and advocacy. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals with both early and advanced breast cancer.

This role offers the opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading cancer services, providing outstanding care in a supportive and progressive environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Act as a key worker for patients with breast cancer, ensuring continuity of care throughout their treatment journey.
• Provide specialist nursing advice, support and education to patients, relatives and carers.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care plans.
• Support patients in making informed decisions regarding treatment options and ongoing care.
• Manage patients with complex physical, psychological and emotional needs.
• Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.
• Promote evidence-based practice and contribute to service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Act as a patient advocate and provide holistic care at all stages of the breast cancer pathway.

About us

At HCA Healthcare UK, our mission is simple: above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

The Breast CNS team is a highly collaborative and supportive group of specialist clinicians dedicated to delivering exceptional care to patients and their families. We work across The Harley Street Clinic campus and satellite locations, benefiting from access to advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments, and leading clinical expertise.

We are committed to supporting professional growth and recognise the vital role Clinical Nurse Specialists play in delivering outstanding patient care. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career progression.

Our culture is built around the values of:

• Recognising and valuing every individual
• Treating everyone with kindness and compassion
• Acting with honesty, integrity and fairness
• Promoting loyalty, respect and dignity

Job summary

Closing Date: 28.09.26(this may change dependent on response).

Shortlisting to take place following closing date commencing 29.09.26

Interview expected to take place in the week commencing 05.10.26

The post holder will be a clinically based expert practitioner who will take a key role in strengthening the nursing contribution to patients and service users within the speciality across the organisation.

The post holder will assess and treat patients with Dermatological conditions and undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management including; complex patient monitoring; nurse led clinics and defined expanded clinical roles.

In partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service. The role is vital in delivering the highest standards of clinical care and supporting efficiency to drive improvements in health outcomes. The post holder needs to have completed the nurse prescribing course.

Using advanced nursing practice; takes personal responsibility for managing a caseload of patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support.

The post holder will demonstrate highly developed and specialist knowledge and expertise and will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of innovative practice, research and standards of care.

Main duties of the job

1. Patient Assessment and Screening

• Evaluate skin health: They measure disease severity using scoring tools like the PASIor the DLQI.
• Pre-treatment checks: Screen patients before starting a new medication. This involves checking blood test results and ensuring the patient does not have infections like tuberculosis.

2. Medication Management and Prescribing

• Independent prescribing:Review blood results to ensure these are within parameter.
• Systemic therapies: To manage oral medications (like methotrexate or ciclosporin) that suppress the immune system.
• Biologics: To manage biologic therapies.

3. Patient Education and Support

• Safety advice: To educate patients on when to temporarily stop their medicine if they get sick or need surgery.
• Helpline support: To run patient helplines to answer safety questions and handle concerns about side effects.

4. Monitoring/Follow-Up

• Regular blood tests: To review routine blood and organ function tests to ensure the medications are safe to continue.
• Safety monitoring: To watch for adverse reactions or infections and report these issues to medical teams.

5. Research/Teamwork

• Database registration: To add patient data to research databases like BADBIR (The British Association of Dermatologists Biologics and Immunomodulators Register) to track long-term medicine safety
• Multidisciplinary work: They work closely with doctors, pharmacists, and mental health professionals to ensure the patient gets total care.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-26-8138960

Job locations

Dermatology Outpatients, D Block, St Luke's Hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Job Details

• Job Title:Clinical Nurse Specialist Biologics and Systemics Dermatology
• Pay Band:Agenda for Change Band 6
• Reports To:Lead Nurse
• Accountable To:Matron
• Location: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (with a requirement to travel between Trust premises)

2. Job Purpose

• Service Leadership:Works closely with and supports the clinical team, taking responsibility for leading identified Dermatology skin diseases such us psoriasis and eczema including the development of care systems, protocols, and guidelines of systemic and biologic treatment for these disease.
• Clinical Accountability:Holds continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs alongside the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based patient care systems.
• Advanced Nursing Delivery:Delivers advanced nursing skills within complex patient care pathways, specifically managing a cohort of patients diagnosed with inflammatory skin diseases.
• Educational Promotion:Teaches, mentors, and assesses students, trainees, and professional staff to actively promote a progressive learning culture.

3. Job Dimensions

• MDT Integration:Functions as an integral part of the Bradford Dermatology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
• Resource Accountability:Optimises specialized nursing skills and leadership competencies to promote the effective, economic use of resources, facilitating delivery of a budgetary balance.
• Autonomy:Accountable for own clinical actions without direct supervision, while remaining legally and professionally accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff. [1]
• Collaborative Scope:Partners with appropriate healthcare professionals across all care settings, including patient and public representatives, to ensure optimum service provision.

4. Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility

Clinical

• Advanced Care Delivery:Performs direct fundamental and advanced nursing duties within Trust policies, reporting progress or clinical concerns directly to the Lead Nurse or Level 3 Manager.
• System Development:Directs and develops evidence-based models of nursing care to continuously enhance the overall quality of the patient experience.
• MDT Collaboration:Fosters strong interdepartmental relationships within the MDT to maintain high morale for patients and staff while targeting continuous quality improvement.
• Patient Pathways & Clinics:Conducts weekly clinical activity to safely monitor patients undergoing systemic and biologic therapies. Undertakes future nurse-led clinics by successfully completing agreed training to support service improvements.
• Non-Medical Prescribing:Prescribes, supplies, and administers medications in strict accordance with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or the Foundation Trust policy on Non-Medical Prescribing.
• Health Promotion:Leads and promotes structured programmes of health education, appropriately involving patients and carers in care decisions.
• Governance & Complaints:Participates actively in all clinical governance processes. Deals effectively and sensitively with patient issues, collaborating with the PALS service and following Trust policy on complaint handling.
• Risk & Safety Management:Leads the clinical team in promoting infection control, environmental safety, and risk management. Operates within national policy frameworks (e.g., Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Mental Health Act).
• National Frameworks:Supports and participates in national strategies for service development, including National Service Frameworks and regional clinical pathways.
• Autonomous Decision-Making:Makes daily autonomous clinical decisions and provides expert advice to junior staff regarding complex clinical decision-making. [1,2]

Leadership

• Corporate Agenda:Takes individual and corporate responsibility for supporting and leading the team through key NHS agendas (e.g., Agenda for Change, Improving Working Lives, Patient & Public Involvement).
• Change Management:Identifies and promotes the need for clinical change, motivating and guiding the team through the change process.
• Team Credibility:Establishes positive, credible leadership within the clinical team to maintain a cohesive, multi-organisational environment.
• Policy Development:Develops clinical policies, protocols, and pathways, evaluating patient outcomes within the Trusts MDT.
• Staff Appraisal:Exercises professional discretion to conduct individual performance reviews, promoting staff development through structured appraisals and CPD planning.
• Recruitment & Retention:Participates actively in the recruitment, selection, and retention processes for departmental staff.

Education

• Staff Development:Directs the teaching, supervision, mentorship, and assessment of all grades of staff and students undertaking professional qualification programmes.
• Clinical Supervision:Undertakes and directs clinical supervision sessions, acting as an official supervisor to peer staff.
• Mandatory Training:Completes all required mandatory training within specified timescales and ensures junior staff achieve timely updates.
• Learning Environment:Creates a vibrant learning environment, encouraging the use of E-learning platforms to meet essential standards and log evidence of achievement.
• Research & Development:Supports learners in understanding the relevance of Research & Development (R&D) to quality care provision.

Research

• Evidence-Based Practice:Implements evidence-based nursing care and assists staff with literature searches pertinent to patient care.
• Evaluation Strategies:Develops and implements clear strategies for evaluating healthcare interventions.
• Methodological Guidance:Facilitates opportunities for staff to investigate clinical practice using appropriate methodological approaches.
• Knowledge Dissemination:Disseminates departmental best practice through written publications and internal or external presentations.
• R&D Frameworks:Leads the R&D developmental plan for the department in collaboration with the MDT, maintaining awareness of the Trust R&D Approval policy and ethical approval protocols.
• Clinical Audit:Initiates, coordinates, and evaluates clinical audits and standard-setting projects.

5. Special Working Conditions

• Physical Effort:Frequent requirement to spend a substantial proportion of working time sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort.
• Mental Effort:Frequent requirement to maintain intense concentration where the daily work pattern is unpredictable.
• Emotional Effort:Frequent involvement in distressing or emotional circumstances due to the nature of clinical and non-clinical dermatology duties.
• Working Conditions:Occasional exposure to unpleasant or highly unpleasant working conditions during clinical tasks. [1,2]

6. Corporate Expectations

• Health and Safety/Risk Management:Complies at all times with Trust Health and Safety policies, following safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Risk Incident Reporting System.
• Equality and Diversity:Complies with all policies designed to ensure equality of employment and equitable service delivery. Ensures no staff, patient, or visitor receives less favourable treatment due to gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
• Training and CPD:Takes personal responsibility in agreement with the line manager to ensure Continuous Professional Development remains a career priority.

7. Communication & Working Relationships

• Matron
• All grades of nursing staff
• All Healthcare professionals and Learners
• Members of the Clinical Management Team
• External partners
• Primary Care Trust

Job description Job responsibilities 1. Job Details Job Title:Clinical Nurse Specialist Biologics and Systemics Dermatology Pay Band:Agenda for Change Band 6 Reports To:Lead Nurse Accountable To:Matron Location: Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (with a requirement to travel between Trust premises) 2. Job Purpose Service Leadership:Works closely with and supports the clinical team, taking responsibility for leading identified Dermatology skin diseases such us psoriasis and eczema including the development of care systems, protocols, and guidelines of systemic and biologic treatment for these disease. Clinical Accountability:Holds continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs alongside the development, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based patient care systems. Advanced Nursing Delivery:Delivers advanced nursing skills within complex patient care pathways, specifically managing a cohort of patients diagnosed with inflammatory skin diseases. Educational Promotion:Teaches, mentors, and assesses students, trainees, and professional staff to actively promote a progressive learning culture. 3. Job Dimensions MDT Integration:Functions as an integral part of the Bradford Dermatology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Resource Accountability:Optimises specialized nursing skills and leadership competencies to promote the effective, economic use of resources, facilitating delivery of a budgetary balance. Autonomy:Accountable for own clinical actions without direct supervision, while remaining legally and professionally accountable for the actions of unqualified members of staff. [1] Collaborative Scope:Partners with appropriate healthcare professionals across all care settings, including patient and public representatives, to ensure optimum service provision. 4. Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility Clinical Advanced Care Delivery:Performs direct fundamental and advanced nursing duties within Trust policies, reporting progress or clinical concerns directly to the Lead Nurse or Level 3 Manager. System Development:Directs and develops evidence-based models of nursing care to continuously enhance the overall quality of the patient experience. MDT Collaboration:Fosters strong interdepartmental relationships within the MDT to maintain high morale for patients and staff while targeting continuous quality improvement. Patient Pathways & Clinics:Conducts weekly clinical activity to safely monitor patients undergoing systemic and biologic therapies. Undertakes future nurse-led clinics by successfully completing agreed training to support service improvements. Non-Medical Prescribing:Prescribes, supplies, and administers medications in strict accordance with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or the Foundation Trust policy on Non-Medical Prescribing. Health Promotion:Leads and promotes structured programmes of health education, appropriately involving patients and carers in care decisions. Governance & Complaints:Participates actively in all clinical governance processes. Deals effectively and sensitively with patient issues, collaborating with the PALS service and following Trust policy on complaint handling. Risk & Safety Management:Leads the clinical team in promoting infection control, environmental safety, and risk management. Operates within national policy frameworks (e.g., Child Protection, Vulnerable Adults, Mental Health Act). National Frameworks:Supports and participates in national strategies for service development, including National Service Frameworks and regional clinical pathways. Autonomous Decision-Making:Makes daily autonomous clinical decisions and provides expert advice to junior staff regarding complex clinical decision-making. [1,2] Leadership Corporate Agenda:Takes individual and corporate responsibility for supporting and leading the team through key NHS agendas (e.g., Agenda for Change, Improving Working Lives, Patient & Public Involvement). Change Management:Identifies and promotes the need for clinical change, motivating and guiding the team through the change process. Team Credibility:Establishes positive, credible leadership within the clinical team to maintain a cohesive, multi-organisational environment. Policy Development:Develops clinical policies, protocols, and pathways, evaluating patient outcomes within the Trusts MDT. Staff Appraisal:Exercises professional discretion to conduct individual performance reviews, promoting staff development through structured appraisals and CPD planning. Recruitment & Retention:Participates actively in the recruitment, selection, and retention processes for departmental staff. Education Staff Development:Directs the teaching, supervision, mentorship, and assessment of all grades of staff and students undertaking professional qualification programmes. Clinical Supervision:Undertakes and directs clinical supervision sessions, acting as an official supervisor to peer staff. Mandatory Training:Completes all required mandatory training within specified timescales and ensures junior staff achieve timely updates. Learning Environment:Creates a vibrant learning environment, encouraging the use of E-learning platforms to meet essential standards and log evidence of achievement. Research & Development:Supports learners in understanding the relevance of Research & Development (R&D) to quality care provision. Research Evidence-Based Practice:Implements evidence-based nursing care and assists staff with literature searches pertinent to patient care. Evaluation Strategies:Develops and implements clear strategies for evaluating healthcare interventions. Methodological Guidance:Facilitates opportunities for staff to investigate clinical practice using appropriate methodological approaches. Knowledge Dissemination:Disseminates departmental best practice through written publications and internal or external presentations. R&D Frameworks:Leads the R&D developmental plan for the department in collaboration with the MDT, maintaining awareness of the Trust R&D Approval policy and ethical approval protocols. Clinical Audit:Initiates, coordinates, and evaluates clinical audits and standard-setting projects. 5. Special Working Conditions Physical Effort:Frequent requirement to spend a substantial proportion of working time sitting or standing in a restricted position; occasional requirement to exert moderate physical effort. Mental Effort:Frequent requirement to maintain intense concentration where the daily work pattern is unpredictable. Emotional Effort:Frequent involvement in distressing or emotional circumstances due to the nature of clinical and non-clinical dermatology duties. Working Conditions:Occasional exposure to unpleasant or highly unpleasant working conditions during clinical tasks. [1,2] 6. Corporate Expectations Health and Safety/Risk Management:Complies at all times with Trust Health and Safety policies, following safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the Risk Incident Reporting System. Equality and Diversity:Complies with all policies designed to ensure equality of employment and equitable service delivery. Ensures no staff, patient, or visitor receives less favourable treatment due to gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Training and CPD:Takes personal responsibility in agreement with the line manager to ensure Continuous Professional Development remains a career priority. 7. Communication & Working Relationships Matron All grades of nursing staff All Healthcare professionals and Learners Members of the Clinical Management Team External partners Primary Care Trust

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of participating in clinical audit
• Experience in policy development
• Experience in policy development
• Budget and financial management experience
• Experience of leading/managing a team of staff

Desirable

• Post registration experience at Band 6 (minimum of 2 years)
• Change management experience
• Experience in an Outpatient setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team
• Mentoring and counselling skills
• Change management skills
• Leadership skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Analytical approach to problem solving

Desirable

• Computer literate
• Presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of change management processes
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of patients attending an outpatient setting
• Evidence of current CPD
• Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training

Desirable

• Management Development Training

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical specialty and/or an Outpatient setting
• Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent
• Nurse prescribing Course

Desirable

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of participating in clinical audit Experience in policy development Experience in policy development Budget and financial management experience Experience of leading/managing a team of staff Desirable Post registration experience at Band 6 (minimum of 2 years) Change management experience Experience in an Outpatient setting Skills Essential Excellent organisational skills using a systematic, thorough and logical approach Ability to lead and work as part of a team Mentoring and counselling skills Change management skills Leadership skills Excellent time management skills Analytical approach to problem solving Desirable Computer literate Presentation skills Knowledge Essential Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Knowledge of change management processes Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Service Frameworks, NICE etc. Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities In depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of patients attending an outpatient setting Evidence of current CPD Recruitment and Selection, Appraisal and other relevant HR/People management training Desirable Management Development Training Qualifications Essential RGN Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical specialty and/or an Outpatient setting Teaching and assessing qualification e.g. ENB 6590 (998) or equivalent Nurse prescribing Course Desirable Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dermatology Outpatients, D Block, St Luke's Hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dermatology Outpatients, D Block, St Luke's Hospital

Little Horton Lane

Bradford

BD5 0NA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 6 or Band 5-6 Developmental- Community Mental Health Nurse in our Adult Community Mental Health Team based in Lichfield.

The team in Lichfield is multidisciplinary and provides high-quality care for service users that experience mental health conditions. The team is part of the wider Integrated Mental Health Team covering Lichfield & Burntwood and links together for CPD events, supervision and partnership working.

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse who has a keen interest in working with this client group to provide a holistic overview and lead on the care and treatment of the person's journey through to recovery. The successful candidate will provide nursing leadership with the MDT, support junior colleagues in their development and facilitate student nurses in their training.

If appointed a Band 5-6 you will be supported to achieve a core set of competencies over a 12-month period. Upon successful completion you will progress to a Band 6.

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer and evaluation of individual treatment plans.
• Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring, and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
• Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
• Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
• Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8255465

Job locations

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the below videos showcasing why you should grow your career at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

The Integrated Mental Health Team is an innovative secondary care community team that is guided by collective leadership, providing evidence-based psychological and medical interventions to patients with a wide range of complex mental health needs. The IMHT supports service users with a wide range of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to severe and enduring mental illness.

The successful candidate can expect the following:

• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision.
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway.
• A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway.
• You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers.
• Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for.
• Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe

The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am 5pm. You will also be required to have access to suitable transport as this role will require you to travel over a large geographical area.

Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification for both Band 5 and Band 6 role dependant on your route.

If you would like to view the Core Competencies Framework as part of the development role, please contact Vickie Griffiths on the details attached.

Please note: You will be required to achieve the expected competencies within 12 months.This means that you must meet certain skill, knowledge, or performance standards (competencies) within a time frame of 12 months from starting the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the below videos showcasing why you should grow your career at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube The Integrated Mental Health Team is an innovative secondary care community team that is guided by collective leadership, providing evidence-based psychological and medical interventions to patients with a wide range of complex mental health needs. The IMHT supports service users with a wide range of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to severe and enduring mental illness. The successful candidate can expect the following: Support with settling into the team and developing into the role. Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process. A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training. Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision. Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues. Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway. A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway. You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers. Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for. Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am 5pm. You will also be required to have access to suitable transport as this role will require you to travel over a large geographical area. Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification for both Band 5 and Band 6 role dependant on your route. If you would like to view the Core Competencies Framework as part of the development role, please contact Vickie Griffiths on the details attached. Please note: You will be required to achieve the expected competencies within 12 months.This means that you must meet certain skill, knowledge, or performance standards (competencies) within a time frame of 12 months from starting the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered mental health nurse (NMC)
• Active on NMC Register

Desirable

• Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy)
• Registered practice assessor for students

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of assessing, planning, coordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered mental health nurse (NMC) Active on NMC Register Desirable Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy) Registered practice assessor for students Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of assessing, planning, coordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting Desirable Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

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.

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. 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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Community Mental Health Nurse!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and multi-agency environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Caseload Management: Take charge of managing a caseload, delivering high-quality mental health care services, and offering valuable support and advice to other healthcare professionals.
• Service Development: Contribute to the growth and enhancement of our mental health services, ensuring we remain at the forefront of best practices and innovation.
• Education and Mentorship: Create an enriching learning environment for University of East Anglia (UEA) students, guiding the next generation of mental health professionals.
• Documentation & Quality Assurance: Be responsible for the precise clinical documents of patients during admission, discharge, and review, ensuring seamless communication and information transfer across Trust teams and services when appropriate and necessary.

Main duties of the job

About the Role: As a Community Mental Health Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the planning and delivery of direct patient care. You will work closely with a supportive team to ensure continuity of practice, providing essential mental health care services to individuals in need.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a dynamic team that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey as a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse.

The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinary and multiagency environment.

• Managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs. Support and advising to other health care professionals. To support aspects of service development.
• Provide an appropriate learning environment for relevant University students.
• To be responsible for accurate mental health documents of all patients on admission, discharge and at review.
• Have an excellent knowledge of mental health conditions, relevant medications and treatment.
• Have experience or an understanding of working with people who have dementia.
• demonstrate ability to produce excellent highly detailed, assessments and risk management plans

This is an exciting opportunity to relocate and work 9-5 hrs between Monday to Friday.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

Benefits included with this role are:-

• NHS pension
• a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
• career progression
• starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
• staff physio service
• NHS discounts and many more.

Working in Norfolk: Working in Norfolk, UK, offers a unique blend of professional and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy a high quality of life with stunning countryside, picturesque coastlines, and charming historic towns. Norfolk boasts a lower cost of living compared to many UK regions, making it an affordable place to settle. The area is known for its friendly communities and excellent schools, ideal for families. Professionally, Norfolk offers diverse job opportunities, especially in healthcare. With a slower pace of life, beautiful natural surroundings, and vibrant cultural scene, Norfolk provides a perfect balance between work and leisure.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our Treatment and Intervention Team based in Redcar. The role involves supporting adults living with mental health needs, the service offers initial assessment and short-term interventions within the community setting with the primary aim of promoting both recovery and living well, liaison with partner agencies to signpost and utilise other resources to support the patient's individual needs.

Whether you're an experienced Registered Nurse or a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.

Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop into a community role within a team of supportive and experienced professionals. You will demonstrate excellent assessment skills, interpersonal, and team working skills and be able to work collaboratively with a range of statutory and third sector agencies.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job summary

Are you passionate about providing expert care and support to patients living with lung cancer? Join our dedicated team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Lung Cancer.

About the Role: As a Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at UHCW, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients diagnosed with lung cancer, offering expert clinical guidance, and providing emotional support throughout their care journey. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure patients receive personalized, holistic care tailored to their individual needs, from diagnosis through to treatment and beyond.

You will be responsible for:

• Assessing, diagnosing, and managing the clinical needs of lung cancer patients.
• Providing high-level expertise on treatment options, symptom management, and side effect support.
• Delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, while also offering guidance to families and caregivers.
• Acting as a key liaison between patients, their families, and the healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Educating and empowering patients to make informed decisions about their treatment and care.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

About You: We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with:

• Substantial experience in oncology or respiratory, with a focus on lung cancer preferred.
• Advanced clinical assessment skills and a passion for providing high-quality patient care.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to continuing professional development and working towards an advanced level of nursing practice.
• A current NMC registration.

Why UHCW? At UHCW, we pride ourselves on offering a supportive and dynamic working environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development and patient care. As part of our team, you will have access to:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Supportive management and a collaborative, friendly team.
• Access to cutting-edge resources and technology.
• A competitive benefits package, including pension schemes, health benefits, and generous annual leave.

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of patients and work with a dedicated and skilled team, we would love to hear from you!

Join us at UHCW and help make a difference in the fight against lung cancer!

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

218-NM-B6-8173950-A

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required.
• Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available.
• Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g imparting bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Job description Job responsibilities Develop and educate staff, participating in supervision, mentorship and appraisal as required. Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce and resource data available. Manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring varying levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need. Support patients, carers and others during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g imparting bad news or following an unexpected event. Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards. Maintain a clean, safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control at all times. For further details please see the attached job description. Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oCurrent Registered Nurse Professional Registration oFirst level degree or willingness to undertake oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to undertake oStudy at level 6 (degree / diploma)

Experience

Essential

• oProfessional clinical experience in respiratory, oncology or appropriate specialty oAbility to successfully manage people and change

Desirable

• oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues oResource Management

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development.

Desirable

• oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oExperience in Policy/Service Development

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCurrent Registered Nurse Professional Registration oFirst level degree or willingness to undertake oEvidence of continuous professional development oTeaching and Assessing Qualification or willingness to undertake oStudy at level 6 (degree / diploma) Experience Essential oProfessional clinical experience in respiratory, oncology or appropriate specialty oAbility to successfully manage people and change Desirable oExperience in HR and Management Related Issues oResource Management Knowledge and Skills Essential oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice oA sound knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance and a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development. Desirable oA good understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oExperience in Policy/Service Development Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Cygnet Group are looking for a Bank Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with a passion for delivering outstanding care to support our nursing team at Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity if youre looking for flexibility, and the chance to choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle. Whether you prefer days, nights, weekends or occasional shifts, youll have the freedom to pick the hours that work best for you. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton is our state-of-the-art PICU & Acute hospital for men, in the West Midlands. The service features two wards. A 12 bed PICU ward and a 17 bed Acute ward. Cygnet Hospital Wolverhampton has a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and supports the acute needs of adults requiring rapid access to mental health services, including those who may need an intensive care environment. Were focused on length of stay and making sure individuals move as quickly and safely as possible from our services to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them. Individuals can step down through the pathways available within Cygnet services.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job summary

Bognor Regis Central PCN Community Team is looking for a registered nurse to join the team.

If you are newly registered or looking for a new challenge, Community Nursing offers a great opportunity to specialise in a highly diverse and rewarding field. Community nursing offers the applicants many specialties in one role.

Any successful applicants will have an individual induction plan to ease into this community environment.

As this is a part-time fixed-term role, please note:

Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role is unlikely to be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on thegov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Skilled Worker visa: going rates for eligible occupation codes - GOV.UK

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Main duties of the job

On the Person Specification their are some of the competencies and expectations you will either have or need to develop if you were successful. The main aspects of the role are diabetic management, wound management including leg ulcers diagnosis and treatment and palliative care. Also bladder and bowel care including urethral and supra pubic catheters and other continence needs.

As well as the traditional type of patients as stated above, we work in partnership with the local health and social providers covering a specific group of people under frailty.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?o Positive 2024 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeingo Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussexo Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retiremento Excellent training, development, and research opportunitieso Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networkso Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Bradley Complex in Grimsby and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced Staff Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money a

Main duties of the job

As a Mental Health Nurse at Elysium Healthcare, located at Bradley Complex in Grimsby, you'll be part of an environment where teamwork and kindness are essential. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care to adults with learning disabilities and autism. Your duties will include nursing care, assessment, planning, mentorship, and record keeping. Working hours are up to 40 per week across 12.5 hour shifts, covering days, nights, and weekends. Essential qualifications include a relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration, and experience in mental health nursing. The role promises benefits like 33 days annual leave, career development, and wellbeing support.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a distinguished organisation that hosts a network of over 80 services across England and Wales, specifically in the areas of Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. The company is a part of Ramsay Health Care, which operates on a global scale, extending across 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide. At Elysium, they believe in caring for those who care, offering a comprehensive benefits package to support the wellbeing and career growth of its staff. Their Bradley Complex in Grimsby offers specialist services for individuals living with complex needs.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,832 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1550181216

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Grimsby

DN37 0AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please be aware that you must have fully completed a Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post.

Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Bradley Complex in Grimsby and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

As an experienced Staff Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career.

What you will be doing:

As a qualified Staff Nurse (RMN or RNLD), you will ensure adults with learning disability and autism needs in this Learning Disability and Autism service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.

The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include:

• Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users
• Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
• Providing mentorship and support to team members
• Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including days, nights and weekends on rota basis. 40 hours per week.

Skills and knowledge you will have:

• A relevant nursing qualification
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

Where you will be working:

Location: Bradley Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 0AA

Bradley Complex Care provides a specialist service for men and women living with complex needs who may have a primary diagnosis of learning disability, mental health issue or personality disorder.

We are able to support people with complex conditions, needs and risks who display behaviours of concern and pose challenges for services, including those with highly complex and severe challenging behaviour.

Bradley Complex Care is located in Bradley, Grimsby, and North East Lincolnshire. The location provides a more relaxed local environment than a busy inner-city setting to enable patients to engage in their therapeutic programme, thus increasing the pace of recovery and speeding up discharge. Bradley is just 90 minutes by car from York, Sheffield and Mansfield.

What You’ll Get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £36,832
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Subsidised meals and onsite free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job description Job responsibilities *Please be aware that you must have fully completed a Preceptorship (with evidence) in order to be considered for this post. Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Bradley Complex in Grimsby and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As an experienced Staff Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career. What you will be doing: As a qualified Staff Nurse (RMN or RNLD), you will ensure adults with learning disability and autism needs in this Learning Disability and Autism service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork. The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include: Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care Providing mentorship and support to team members Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including days, nights and weekends on rota basis. 40 hours per week. Skills and knowledge you will have: A relevant nursing qualification NMC registration Strong team-working skills A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice Where you will be working: Location: Bradley Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 0AA Bradley Complex Care provides a specialist service for men and women living with complex needs who may have a primary diagnosis of learning disability, mental health issue or personality disorder. We are able to support people with complex conditions, needs and risks who display behaviours of concern and pose challenges for services, including those with highly complex and severe challenging behaviour. Bradley Complex Care is located in Bradley, Grimsby, and North East Lincolnshire. The location provides a more relaxed local environment than a busy inner-city setting to enable patients to engage in their therapeutic programme, thus increasing the pace of recovery and speeding up discharge. Bradley is just 90 minutes by car from York, Sheffield and Mansfield. What You’ll Get: At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual base salary of £36,832 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Subsidised meals and onsite free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A relevant nursing qualification, NMC registration

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.

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. 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

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Grimsby

DN37 0AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Grimsby

DN37 0AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Senior MHCAS Clinician (Band 7)

Lakeside Mental Health Unit, Hounslow

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Senior Clinician within the newly developed Mental Health Crisis and Assessment Service (MHCAS) at Lakeside Mental Health Unit. This is a 10-month fixed-term contract/secondment opportunity and offers an exciting chance to play a key role in the ongoing development of an innovative crisis service. This senior clinical role will provide visible frontline leadership, supporting the Team Manager in the delivery and ongoing development of a high-quality, responsive crisis service for individuals experiencing acute mental health difficulties.

The post holder will lead by example, maintaining a strong clinical presence within the service and providing expert support and guidance to staff managing complex presentations, high-risk situations, and challenging clinical decisions. They will be responsible for coordinating clinical activity, ensuring safe and effective patient flow, promoting best practice, and supporting the delivery of evidence-based, person-centred care across the service.

Working alongside the Team Manager, the post holder will contribute to clinical governance, workforce development, service improvement, and quality assurance initiatives. They will provide supervision, mentorship, and professional leadership to nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and excellence

Main duties of the job

The Band 7 MHCAS Senior Clinician will provide senior clinical leadership within the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS), maintaining a visible frontline presence and supporting the Team Manager in the delivery of a safe, responsive, and high-quality 24-hour crisis service. The post holder will lead on complex assessments, risk management, crisis intervention, patient flow, and clinical decision-making, ensuring evidence-based, recovery-focused, and least restrictive care. They will coordinate multidisciplinary working, provide expert advice to colleagues, and support staff through supervision, appraisal, coaching, and professional development. Working proactively with service users, carers, and partner agencies, the post holder will promote engagement, holistic assessment, and early intervention, meeting people at the point of crisis and supporting plans to reduce future episodes of crisis. They will contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, governance, and pathway transformation, while fostering strong partnerships across acute, community, emergency, and third-sector services to improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary admissions and A&E attendances.

About us

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' overallby 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.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inclusive of 15% HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-HOU-277

Job locations

Lakeside Mental Health Crisis and Assessment Centre

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description Job responsibilities 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RNMH) or other professional qualification
• Registered on the NMC register or Social Work England or HCPC
• Recognised teaching qualification, eg; ENB 998, Mentorship, PGCE, Cert.Ed.

Desirable

• Master's Degree in a relevant subject area Or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• An NVQ assessor or willing to work towards accreditation
• Leadership or management qualification NMP/AMHP/CBT/DBT qualifications

Experience

Essential

• To be band 6 for at least 1 year post qualification
• Demonstrable experience at band 6 or equivalent
• Significant experience in a variety of MH settings as a qualified nurse/OT/Social Worker, (which include HBPoS ,Crisis Team , Liaison, Inpatient )
• Experience of undertaking clinical assessments, which include formulation and independent decision making.
• Delivering Clinical supervision/ reflective practice to nursing as well as other professionals.
• Multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of managing and supervising staff

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking audit, research and quality improvement
• Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrate a wide range of knowledge of the Mental Health Legislation and Framework.
• Demonstrate a profound ability to assess, analyse and resolve complex clinical and operational issues
• Knowledge of quality assurance.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals experiencing acute mental distress.
• The ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions with individuals in acute mental health crisis.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation
• An understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application
• Good communication skills
• Ability to determine and reduce level of risk to self, clients and others
• The ability to promote the Home Treatment Team to clients, other professional and non - professional groups.
• Knowledge of issues and developments within Mental Health and the National Health Service
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. The ability to manage conflicts.
• Experience and ability to supervise qualified and unqualified staff, including other professionals.
• Evidence of excellent record keeping, experience of writing reports and acting as an advocate for service users
• Experience of conducting appraisals and personal development planning and of providing feedback in a constructive way
• Experience of working in a multi -cultural environment and of involving users and carers ensuring that nursing practice is culturally sensitive
• Demonstrate knowledge of audit and research.
• Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health Department to perform the duties of the post.
• The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate for the job.
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching and practice development sessions for the team

Desirable

• I.T. and Database skills with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet management.

Skills

Essential

• Wide range of clinical skills to address clinically complex and challenging presentations.
• Able to inspire and foster a learning culture where all clinicians feel able and support to share and develop clinical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team providing a service to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Candidate is able to demonstrate that they are able to show empathy towards individuals with a mental health problem as well as show a positive attitude towards mental health care.
• Possession and evidence of effective leadership skills
• Monitoring and evaluation skills
• Demonstrable ability to network internal and external to the Trust including the wider Health Service and health care providers
• Ability to use appropriate strategies for managing performance
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and senior staff internal and external to the Trust

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (RNMH) or other professional qualification Registered on the NMC register or Social Work England or HCPC Recognised teaching qualification, eg; ENB 998, Mentorship, PGCE, Cert.Ed. Desirable Master's Degree in a relevant subject area Or equivalent level of knowledge and experience An NVQ assessor or willing to work towards accreditation Leadership or management qualification NMP/AMHP/CBT/DBT qualifications Experience Essential To be band 6 for at least 1 year post qualification Demonstrable experience at band 6 or equivalent Significant experience in a variety of MH settings as a qualified nurse/OT/Social Worker, (which include HBPoS ,Crisis Team , Liaison, Inpatient ) Experience of undertaking clinical assessments, which include formulation and independent decision making. Delivering Clinical supervision/ reflective practice to nursing as well as other professionals. Multi-disciplinary team working Experience of managing and supervising staff Desirable Experience of undertaking audit, research and quality improvement Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation Knowledge Essential Demonstrate a wide range of knowledge of the Mental Health Legislation and Framework. Demonstrate a profound ability to assess, analyse and resolve complex clinical and operational issues Knowledge of quality assurance. Demonstrate the ability to assess, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individuals experiencing acute mental distress. The ability to use a range of therapeutic interventions with individuals in acute mental health crisis. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation An understanding of the Care Programme Approach and its application Good communication skills Ability to determine and reduce level of risk to self, clients and others The ability to promote the Home Treatment Team to clients, other professional and non - professional groups. Knowledge of issues and developments within Mental Health and the National Health Service Excellent negotiation and influencing skills. The ability to manage conflicts. Experience and ability to supervise qualified and unqualified staff, including other professionals. Evidence of excellent record keeping, experience of writing reports and acting as an advocate for service users Experience of conducting appraisals and personal development planning and of providing feedback in a constructive way Experience of working in a multi -cultural environment and of involving users and carers ensuring that nursing practice is culturally sensitive Demonstrate knowledge of audit and research. Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health Department to perform the duties of the post. The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate for the job. Experience of developing and delivering teaching and practice development sessions for the team Desirable I.T. and Database skills with knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet management. Skills Essential Wide range of clinical skills to address clinically complex and challenging presentations. Able to inspire and foster a learning culture where all clinicians feel able and support to share and develop clinical skills. Ability to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team providing a service to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Candidate is able to demonstrate that they are able to show empathy towards individuals with a mental health problem as well as show a positive attitude towards mental health care. Possession and evidence of effective leadership skills Monitoring and evaluation skills Demonstrable ability to network internal and external to the Trust including the wider Health Service and health care providers Ability to use appropriate strategies for managing performance Ability to communicate with colleagues and senior staff internal and external to the Trust

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.

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. 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

West London NHS Trust

Address

Lakeside Mental Health Crisis and Assessment Centre

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Lakeside Mental Health Crisis and Assessment Centre

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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