Description
We are seeking a Senior Clinician to join our centralised Place of Safety service within North London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be an experienced acute crisis practitioner, demonstrating strong clinical decision-making skills and providing visible, consistent leadership within the service.
The Senior Clinician will be based at the Place of Safety and will act as the Clinician in Charge for each shift, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of the unit. Key responsibilities will include overseeing patient flow, managing and responding to incidents, maintaining patient and staff safety, and leading on complex mental health assessments.
The post holder will also play a key role in coordinating care, supporting staff through clinical supervision, and ensuring that high standards of care are maintained in line with the specialist nature of the service. In addition, the role will support effective working across the wider system, liaising with key stakeholders including Police, LAS, Emergency Departments, and the pan-London network, ensuring a responsive and well-coordinated service at all times.
The post holder must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse or have substantial experience in an acute setting. The role involves the provision of clinical expertise, professional leadership, educational/research as well as operational managerial responsibilities.
The post holder will work in collaboration with service users and carers; ensuring nursing and professional practice is guided by the principles of least restrictive care outcomes, recovery and good clinical practice. Act as an exemplar and professional role-model in embracing core values of dignity, respect, care and compassion.
In terms of benefits, we offer NHS Discounts, generous annual leave, and an NHS pension scheme. We also promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.