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Enhanced Clinical Practitioner
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 7 hour(s) ago
Reference: 2416361
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Older Peoples services. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that assess all referrals for old age adults with mental health needs and resident in the service's local area.
You will be part of the Wandsworth OP Functional RST and expected to work closely with the services within the Older People Care Service Line, the Community Service Line, Primary Care, the Local Authority and with family and carers in a collaborative and professional manner. In return, you will have the opportunity to be supported to develop further your clinical knowledge and skills and if you wish to achieve further promotion within the organization this is something that we are keen to develop and nurture.
The post requires an individual who is visionary, innovative, assertive, autonomous, thrives under pressure, compassionate and can bring their experience and expertise to this senior role within our Wandsworth Older People Community Team, ensuring that they can provide a responsive and co-ordinated Enhanced Clinical Service, providing training and development, participating in QI projects and research, and acting as a compassionate leader.
Main duties of the job
The Enhanced Clinical Practitioner is a semi-autonomous multi-professional clinical leadership role. The post holder should demonstrate extensive older adult practice-based experience aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice (Clinical Practice, Leadership, Education and Research). The Enhanced Practitioner aims to ensure the service operates in a safe, effective and efficient manner, promoting a whole system approach to mental health. The post-holder will support strategic leadership in relation to service improvement and quality evaluation. The post holder should help to foster a culture that encourages and enables individuals and carers to have an active role in identifying, planning and meeting individual needs.
The post holder will develop their skills and knowledge to deliver, and lead on the delivery of, high quality safe and contemporary care, ensuring consistently high standards of practice and clinical excellence; including promoting population health, improving personal outcomes, contributing towards service evaluation, while leading and developing research and quality improvement initiatives. The post holder will support patients and carers presenting with complex needs, aiming to develop their resilience and relapse prevention strategies.
About us
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of inner London HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
294-MHCA-8353717-EB
Job locations
Springfield Hospital, Elizabeth Newton Building
Elizabeth Newton Way
Tooting
SW17 0YG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a key worker for an identified caseload of patients with complex needs whilst balancing clinical leadership and quality of care within the service.
Demonstrates enhanced skills and knowledge to undertake comprehensive person-centered history taking, assessment and formulation, considering biological, psychological, social and spiritual perspectives.
Critically assess and determine a persons capacity to make choices and decisions.
Develops the expertise and decision-making skills to appraise complex, incomplete, ambiguous and conflicting information, synthesizing information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
Critically applies care and treatment in line with national and local guidance; utilising evidence-based interventions within scope of practice, referring people to other professionals or services as the need requires.
Demonstrates and develops the ability to prioritise interventions in situations where there are multiple issues, changing priorities and/or safety concerns, especially in the presence of multi-morbidity, complexity and/or unpredictability.
Demonstrates and develops the critical use of evidence-based evaluation tools and/or outcome measures to assess the efficacy of interventions; collaboratively making appropriate care planning modifications with the person, carers and other relevant parties.
Develops an in-depth critical understanding of the principles of therapeutics, polypharmacy, de-prescribing, optimal prescribing, adverse and toxic medication effects and medication burden.
Identifies, in a timely manner, the condition and presentation of the person; in the presence of physical health acuity and/or mental health deterioration.
Keep accurate, contemporaneous documentation and care plans, in line with clinical governance and organisational policy.
Ensure appropriate and timely transfer of care between services.
Facilitate regular review of caseloads, providing guidance and support to ensure all care is of a high quality and is evidence based.
Responsible for developing and implementing strategies that promote an environment of involvement and recovery
Lead & motivate staff to provide a pro-active and responsive high-quality service, contributing to ongoing audit and evaluation.
Lead and be responsible for ensuring that they and all team members fulfil our duties regarding Safeguarding Adults.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will act as a key worker for an identified caseload of patients with complex needs whilst balancing clinical leadership and quality of care within the service.
Demonstrates enhanced skills and knowledge to undertake comprehensive person-centered history taking, assessment and formulation, considering biological, psychological, social and spiritual perspectives.
Critically assess and determine a persons capacity to make choices and decisions.
Develops the expertise and decision-making skills to appraise complex, incomplete, ambiguous and conflicting information, synthesizing information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
Critically applies care and treatment in line with national and local guidance; utilising evidence-based interventions within scope of practice, referring people to other professionals or services as the need requires.
Demonstrates and develops the ability to prioritise interventions in situations where there are multiple issues, changing priorities and/or safety concerns, especially in the presence of multi-morbidity, complexity and/or unpredictability.
Demonstrates and develops the critical use of evidence-based evaluation tools and/or outcome measures to assess the efficacy of interventions; collaboratively making appropriate care planning modifications with the person, carers and other relevant parties.
Develops an in-depth critical understanding of the principles of therapeutics, polypharmacy, de-prescribing, optimal prescribing, adverse and toxic medication effects and medication burden.
Identifies, in a timely manner, the condition and presentation of the person; in the presence of physical health acuity and/or mental health deterioration.
Keep accurate, contemporaneous documentation and care plans, in line with clinical governance and organisational policy.
Ensure appropriate and timely transfer of care between services.
Facilitate regular review of caseloads, providing guidance and support to ensure all care is of a high quality and is evidence based.
Responsible for developing and implementing strategies that promote an environment of involvement and recovery
Lead & motivate staff to provide a pro-active and responsive high-quality service, contributing to ongoing audit and evaluation.
Lead and be responsible for ensuring that they and all team members fulfil our duties regarding Safeguarding Adults.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications
If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form.
Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role.
Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience.
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- To be a qualified Healthcare Professional (i.e. Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist
- To hold current professional registration with respective professional body
- To hold a health-based undergraduate degree
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Willingness to become an independent prescriber
- Evidence of education/training in specialist area (i.e. therapies, interventions, service specialism).
- To have held previous leadership or managerial roles within healthcare settings
- Postgraduate certificate in education or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD aligned to dementia care or care of the elderly
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven, extensive clinical experience, delivering care (intervention-based) for a diverse population
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health problems including dementia and their carers
- Experience working within healthcare services at an enhanced level of practice
- Enhanced level understanding of specialist-specific disorders and their corresponding evidence-based interventions
- Contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation and healthcare policies
- Applied understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and mental capacity
- Applied knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion and equality
Desirable
- Experience of leading research/quality improvement initiatives, developing and evaluating new ways of working
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Enhanced skills in undertaking clinical & risk assessments, specific to the area of practice
- Enhanced level written and verbal communication skills
- Effective self/time management skills
- Ability to manage own workload / work semi autonomously and determine / set own priorities
- Word processing and data inputting
- Skills in enhanced level problem solving skills
Person Specification
Training & Qualification
Essential
- To be a qualified Healthcare Professional (i.e. Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist
- To hold current professional registration with respective professional body
- To hold a health-based undergraduate degree
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Willingness to become an independent prescriber
- Evidence of education/training in specialist area (i.e. therapies, interventions, service specialism).
- To have held previous leadership or managerial roles within healthcare settings
- Postgraduate certificate in education or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD aligned to dementia care or care of the elderly
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven, extensive clinical experience, delivering care (intervention-based) for a diverse population
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health problems including dementia and their carers
- Experience working within healthcare services at an enhanced level of practice
- Enhanced level understanding of specialist-specific disorders and their corresponding evidence-based interventions
- Contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation and healthcare policies
- Applied understanding of issues relating to confidentiality and mental capacity
- Applied knowledge of safeguarding, inclusion and equality
Desirable
- Experience of leading research/quality improvement initiatives, developing and evaluating new ways of working
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Enhanced skills in undertaking clinical & risk assessments, specific to the area of practice
- Enhanced level written and verbal communication skills
- Effective self/time management skills
- Ability to manage own workload / work semi autonomously and determine / set own priorities
- Word processing and data inputting
- Skills in enhanced level problem solving skills
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
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Springfield Hospital, Elizabeth Newton Building
Elizabeth Newton Way
Tooting
SW17 0YG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South West London and St Georges Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Springfield Hospital, Elizabeth Newton Building
Elizabeth Newton Way
Tooting
SW17 0YG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swlstg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)