Sessional Nurse

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Contract Type: Freelance / Contractor (Self-employed)

Pay: Up to £40 per hour or £400 per patient (1 shift per week for 4 weeks)

Overview

Aion Clinic is a specialist mental health clinic offering innovative ketamine-assisted therapy (KAT) for individuals with treatment-resistant depression and other complex mental health needs. We are currently seeking experienced Sessional Nurses to join our weekend-only service, working on a flexible, self-employed basis.

This is a bank-style position, ideal for nurses seeking meaningful, patient-focused work without the constraints of full-time employment. Given our clinic runs on weekends, this role offers flexibility around existing employment. You’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, person-centred care in a calming, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Administer intramuscular ketamine in accordance with individual treatment plans
Complete nursing assessments and monitor patients throughout their treatment sessions
Work collaboratively with therapists and the wider clinical team to support holistic care
Adhere to safe medicines management protocols, including handling of controlled drugs
Provide a calming, therapeutic presence during treatment sessions
Ensure all infection prevention and control measures are upheld
Participate in clinical meetings, supervision, and quality improvement activities

About You

We’re looking for nurses who are:

Registered with the NMC and have at least 3 years post-qualification experience
Confident managing controlled drugs in line with legislation and clinic protocols
Experienced in clinical documentation and safeguarding processes
Skilled in working independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
Compassionate, reliable, and committed to trauma-informed care

Desirable but not essential:

Previous experience in ketamine-assisted, psychedelic-assisted therapy or emerging mental health treatments
Ability to hold own indemnity insurance and work through a limited company

Working at Aion Clinic

Weekend-only shifts: half-day or full-day availability
Upfront scheduling: we share shift requests at least 2 weeks ahead of time.
Patient-centric commitment: we ask staff to commit to ideally 1 shift for 4 consecutive weekends to ensure patient continuity and offer optimal care
Self-employed, paid per hour or per patient seen
All sessions delivered from our London clinic
Full training and clinical induction provided

Join us in delivering cutting-edge mental health care in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

To express your interest or find out more, please apply via LinkedIn.

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