Clinical Practice Lead

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. East London NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Practice Lead The closing date is 21 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced RMN to join Bevan Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as a part-time Clinical Practice Lead. Bevan PICU provides intensive care and treatment for men experiencing acute and complex mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team, supporting safe, compassionate and recovery-focused care in a challenging and dynamic environment. A key focus of the role is least restrictive practice, with the post holder supporting therapeutic engagement, de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches to reduce restrictive interventions and promote patient dignity, choice and recovery. Main duties of the job Provide effective Band 6 clinical leadership and support to the nursing team. Support the safe management of patients with acute and complex mental health needs. Lead and promote least restrictive practice, reducing the use of restraint, seclusion and other restrictive interventions. Support staff with de-escalation, therapeutic engagement and trauma-informed care. Ensure restrictive interventions, where required, are proportionate, safely managed, documented, reviewed and followed by appropriate debriefing. Contribute to assessment, care planning, risk management and multidisciplinary working. Provide clinical support, supervision and guidance to junior staff. Contribute to quality improvement, particularly around patient safety, experience and reducing restrictive practice. Maintain competence in Safety Intervention and support the safe management of violence and aggression. Act as a positive role model, promoting high standards of professional and compassionate care. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. We are committed to providing compassionate, safe and effective care that promotes recovery, dignity and autonomy. Within Bevan PICU, we are particularly committed to developing a culture of least restrictive practice, trauma-informed care, positive risk-taking, therapeutic engagement and continuous learning. We recognise that working within a PICU can be challenging and are committed to supporting our staff through effective clinical supervision, professional development and reflective practice. Details Date posted 07 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum Inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 363-CH8206829-A Job locations East London Bevan Ward - City & Hackney Centre for Mental Health Homerton Row London E9 6SR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on the role and responsibilities Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information on the role and responsibilities Person Specification Education/ Qu