Job summary
Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner or Clinical Lead ready to take the next bold step in your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at Ealing Southall MINT!
We're on the lookout for a motivated leader with clinical expertise to become an integral part of our well-established and fully staffed team. As a Senior Practitioner/Clinical Lead, you'll have the unique opportunity to take the lead for one of our two Primary Care Networks (PCNs) -- playing a key role in transforming mental health care in the heart of the community.
At Ealing Southall MINT, we are deeply committed to the Community Mental Health Framework for Adults, and we are proud to be pioneers in delivering care that is person-centered, recovery-focused, and integrated within the local community.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role - Make a Lasting Impact as a Senior Practitioner / Clinical Lead
As a Senior Practitioner or Clinical Lead, you will hold a key leadership role at the very heart of our newly transformed, multi-disciplinary MINT (Mental Health Integrated Network Team) service. This is an exciting time of innovation and positive change in mental health care -- and you will be instrumental in making that change happen.
You will provide strong clinical leadership, supervision, and accountability, guiding your team with expertise and compassion as we deliver enhanced, holistic care to people within the community.
This role offers the opportunity to shape and influence a broad range of service areas, including:
- Greater access to psychological therapies
- Improved physical healthcare integration
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.
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 Nurse, (mental health) appropriate to the job role.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- To understand performance reports and how they relate to team
Desirable
- To have a good knowledge of service objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, (mental health) appropriate to the job role.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of people with complex mental health needs
Desirable
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Lived experience of mental health issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- To understand performance reports and how they relate to team
Desirable
- To have a good knowledge of service objectives
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.
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.
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).
