Clinical Practice Lead
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 20/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse to join the inpatient teams as a Band 6 Clinical Practice Lead. The role involves providing senior nursing presence, shift co-ordination, and complex decision-making support within a busy inpatient environment. You will deputise for the Ward Manager, offer clinical supervision, and guide junior staff to maintain high standards of evidence-based care. The ideal candidate is a confident, compassionate leader committed to improving outcomes for people with severe mental illness.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Mentorship certification
- Completion of Preceptorship
Desirable criteria
- Years experience
- Significant experience at band 5 level or above
- Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
- Supporting and supervising students and junior staff
- Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for complex patients
- Knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk
- Knowledge of supervision and reflective practices processes
- evidence of leadership skills & QI
- Education/ Qualification/ Training
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
- Mentorship certification
- Completion of Preceptorship
- Years experience
- Significant experience at band 5 level or above
- Working with people with mental health problems/ learning disabilities
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
- Supporting and supervising students and junior staff
- Knowledge and Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for complex patients
- Knowledge of risk management and how to plan care to account for risk
- Knowledge of supervision and reflective practices processes
- evidence of leadership skills & QI
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £47,951 – £56,863 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 10d ago · Closes in 5d
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse to join the inpatient teams at the City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health as a Band 6 Clinical Practice Lead.
This is a key clinical leadership role, providing senior nursing presence, shift co-ordination and complex decision-making support within a busy inpatient environment. You will deputise for the Ward Manager, provide clinical supervision and professional guidance to junior staff, and play a central role in maintaining high standards of evidence-based, least restrictive care for our service users.
We are looking for a confident, compassionate leader who is committed to improving outcomes for people experiencing severe mental illness and who can support the ongoing development of a safe, therapeutic ward environment.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Practice Lead, you will:
- Provide senior clinical leadership and shift co-ordination, ensuring safe and effective care delivery across the ward
- Deputise for the Ward Manager, supporting operational and clinical decision-making in their absence
- Lead on complex risk assessment and management, including decisions relating to enhanced observation, seclusion, restraint and rapid tranquilisation, in line with Trust policy and least restrictive practice principles
- Provide clinical supervision, mentorship and professional d
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