Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed-term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 289-CR-179
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross site
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum plus HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/09/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/10/2026
Employer heading
Associate Clinical Lead Mental Health
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join one of England’s top-performing and most inclusive NHS Trusts as our new Associate Clinical Lead – Mental Health as a fixed 1 year term contract.
At Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud of our commitment to delivering world-class care, supporting our diverse workforce, and leading innovation in healthcare. As part of our Corporate Nursing division, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting mental health services across our Trust.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As Associate Clinical Lead, you will:
- Provide expert guidance on mental health legislation including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
- Act as a key liaison between hospital teams and mental health services.
- Lead and manage RMNs (Bank and Agency), ensuring high-quality, consistent care.
- Support staff in assessing mental capacity and making DoLS referrals.
- Reduce delays for patients awaiting mental health beds and escalate issues appropriately.
- Be a visible clinical leader, supporting staff and advocating for patients.
Working for our organisation
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What We’re Looking For
- Registered RMN with post-qualification study.
- Extensive experience in acute mental health care and autonomous practice.
- Strong knowledge of legal frameworks and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to professional development and inclusive care.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a Trust that values kindness, openness, and development.
- Work in a supportive, inclusive environment with award-winning staff wellbeing initiatives.
- Access to a wide range of development programmes and flexible working options.
- Contribute to innovative projects through CW Innovation and research leadership.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered RMN or RN(Mental Health)
- Evidence of post-qualification study and educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of recent continuing education and professional development
Desirable criteria
- Formal/assessed qualifications in conflict resolution or Preventing and managing aggression
- Oliver McGowan training trainer
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive post registration experience in acute mental health care
- Experience at band 6 or equivalent or working as an independent autonomous practitioner
- Proven professional competence
- Proven ability to evaluate training and/or education packages and amend contents as required
- Previous experience in a general health care environment
- Previous experience of managing psychiatric patients in a non-psychiatric setting
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of legal frameworks and responsibilities re: Mental Health Act (1983; am2007), capacity and consent to treatment, CPA process
- Knowledge of the NSF for Older People
- Experience of relevant operational and strategic work in the NHS
- Experience in acute assessment / planning skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the National Service Framework for Mental Health
- Knowledge of Essence of Care benchmarking standards for mental health
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Presley
- Job title
- Deputy Clinical Lead Mental Health
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07553033239
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