Consultant Nurse for Division of Neighbourhood Mental Health

We are seeking an exceptional Consultant Nurse to lead high-quality, evidence-based care across our Later life, Frailty & Dementia pathway in the Neighbourhood Mental Health (NMH) Division. This senior clinical leader will combine expert practice, education, professional leadership, and service development to improve outcomes and shape the future of NMH Division. This will involve working across professional and organisational boundaries, collaborating with patients and other professionals including carers, health professionals, social workers, voluntary sector staff and local education providers. As a Consultant Nurse, you will: Deliver advanced, autonomous clinical practice, working directly with individuals, families, and communities at least 60% of the time. This is a unique opportunity to influence system-wide integration, elevate nursing leadership, and improve outcomes for people using our services, carers, families, and staff.

The post holder will provide professional nursing leadership, strategic direction, supervision and expert consultancy, on all aspects of clinical nursing practice and care of people with mental health issues across the Division. Drive innovation to improve safety, quality, and care pathways across multidisciplinary and multi-agency settings. Provide expert guidance to clinicians, services, and system partners, influencing strategic decisions and policy. Lead education, training, mentorship, and professional development, strengthening the nursing workforce. Support service development through research, evaluation, and evidence-based practice.