Advanced Clinical Practitioner | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	30 July 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£64,156 - £71,148 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 August 2025
Location:	Lewisham, SE8 4AT
Company:	South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7342268/334-NUR-7342268-AP

Summary

Are you passionate about reshaping mental health care? Do you believe in the power of community, collaboration with community partners and local voluntary care sector, inclusion, and peer support to transform lives? We’re launching an innovative community care centre inspired by world-class models like the Trieste Mental Health Community Network, Navigo in Grimsby, and Clubhouse models in New York and Brixton.

We have an incredibly exciting and rare opportunity to be part of a new community mental health pilot. This centre will hold a major national profile with NHS England who are hoping that the pilot will radically transform how we deliver mental health care in the UK.

We are looking for dedicated staff to help us pioneer this revolutionary approach to care.

What We Offer

A Unique Care Model: Join a programme focused on community, social inclusion, and holistic recovery.

· Supportive Environment: Collaborate with peers, contribute to a recovery-oriented care system, and make a real difference.

Development Opportunities: Be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of mental health care, with training and career growth built-in.



Job Purpose:

An experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Lewisham Community Mental Health Team
Independent and team working in both a clinical and managerial role.
Confident in your delivery of community care including medication management and physical health assessments.
Excellent skills in organisation and forward thinking, show initiative, be adaptable and able to follow direction, and be a good team player with excellent communication skills.
Provide leadership on and contribute clinically to all aspects of the pathways including screening, assessment, psychoeducation, medication management, behavioural management, care planning, risk assessment and management, and transition to adult services.
Contribute to further community pilot and pathway development.

As appropriate, post holder will be expected to undertake independent prescribing and demonstrate complex clinical reasoning and risk assessment skills to guide appropriate nursing intervention and when appropriate avoid deterioration and unnecessary A and E presentation

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides the UK’s most comprehensive range of NHS mental health services, along with substance misuse support for individuals affected by drug and alcohol addiction. The Trust serves a local population of 1.1 million across Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark, and offers substance misuse services in Bexley, Bromley, and Greenwich.

SLaM operates over 230 services, including inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, and community-based care. Each year, the Trust provides inpatient care to around 5,300 individuals and supports over 45,000 patients in the community. With a workforce of approximately 5,000 staff, SLaM is a major provider of mental health care in the UK.

The Trust is closely affiliated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London and is a key partner in King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. This unique collaboration integrates clinical care, research, and education, enabling SLaM to remain at the forefront of mental health innovation.

Working at SLaM offers staff the opportunity to be part of an internationally respected organisation with a rich history in mental health care. Employees benefit from extensive professional development, including access to over 14,000 training experiences delivered in a single year. Staff also have opportunities to engage in academic research through the Trust’s partnership with King’s Health Partners.

1. Clinical Responsibilities

1.1 Serve as a highly specialist practitioner in the assessment, treatment, and pharmacological management of working-age patients, managing an independent caseload.
1.2 Operate autonomously within professional and service guidelines, taking full responsibility for clinical decisions.
1.3 Conduct comprehensive assessments using clinical interviews, structured observations, and self-report tools to diagnose emotional and behavioural issues.
1.4 Develop tailored mental health and crisis care plans, considering developmental and historical factors, and assess safeguarding needs, referring to appropriate teams when necessary.
1.5 Deliver and adapt evidence-based treatments, monitoring outcomes and modifying interventions as needed.
1.6 Assess and manage risk collaboratively with service users, carers, and relevant services.
1.7 Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively with service users, carers, and professionals, considering cultural and sensory needs.
1.8 Maintain high standards of clinical documentation in line with Trust and professional guidelines.
1.9 Ensure services are inclusive and accessible to the diverse local population.
1.10 Act as care coordinator for complex, high-risk cases, ensuring appropriate care packages and multidisciplinary collaboration.
1.11 Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by identifying suitable patients for community intervention in collaboration with emergency and acute care teams.

2. Professional Leadership

2.1 Provide strategic nursing leadership across Lewisham Community Services, advising senior management.
2.2 Collaborate with the Head of Nursing to maintain consistent nursing standards.
2.3 Offer decisive clinical leadership to team leaders and senior nurses to ensure high-quality care.
2.4 Contribute to nursing and multidisciplinary forums.
2.5 Lead the development and implementation of systems to monitor and improve nursing care quality.

3. Teaching, Training, and Supervision

3.1 Receive regular clinical and professional supervision in line with Trust policy.
3.2 Support the development of nursing staff skills and knowledge.
3.3 Provide clinical, research, and managerial supervision to qualified staff and students.
3.4 Offer placements to student nurses as appropriate.
3.5 Deliver training, consultation, and supervision to staff and carers.
3.6 Represent the Trust in national forums related to Advanced Clinical Practice.

4. Management, Recruitment, Policy, and Service Development

4.1 Identify and recommend service improvements to management.
4.2 Participate in recruitment processes for multidisciplinary staff.
4.3 Engage in clinical governance initiatives and act as a link worker where required.
4.4 Deputise for the General Manager and represent the team at borough and Trust levels.
4.5 Conduct investigations into patient safety incidents and complaints.
4.6 Adhere to SLAM NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.

5. Research and Service Evaluation

5.1 Contribute to service development through audits and evaluations.
5.2 Conduct literature reviews and research relevant to service needs, offering guidance to colleagues.
5.3 Support the development and implementation of outcome measures.
5.4 Share research and evaluation findings through presentations and publications.
5.5 Participate in audit projects and implement improvements based on findings.

6. General Responsibilities

6.1 Stay informed on current clinical practices, legislation, and policies affecting children and families.
6.2 Critically evaluate work to ensure compliance with professional and Trust standards.
6.3 Maintain accurate records in line with professional and Trust requirements.
6.4 Fully engage with clinical and research governance activities.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Aug 2025