Staff Nurse

Job overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced nurse, who is passionate and interested in working in an Acute inpatient mental services for patients. You must be able toworkflexibly andwillingtoadapt with the changingneedsof ourservices.The post will requireahighlevelofteamworkaswellasadegreeofautonomousworking.

The inpatient isadynamic, caringandcompassionate environment.The teamishighly motivated, focused and hardworking with a strong commitment to delivering high quality patient care. The therapeutic environment offers a broad range of interventions working co-productively with patientsandcarestodeliveran excellent service.There isapositive approachtoreducingrestrictivepracticeandpromotingpositiveengagementacrossthe unit.

Thewardteam isa multi - disciplinarymentalhealth teamthataimsto provide a safeand effective clinical assessment and treatment service for patient requiring acute mental health treatment in hospital informally or under a Section of the Mental Health Act. The inpatient unit is situated at the Mental Health Unit, Claybrook Road, Hammersmith

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Ward manager and Clinical Team Leaders to provide safe, effective and high quality care for our adult patients with mental health needs.The post holder would ensure the delivery of high quality and effective nursing care to mental health service users receiving Inpatient and/or Community services withina service area, in accordance with the objectives and vision of the Trust

Applicants should have professional nursing registration and experience of working within mental health services and within a multidisciplinary team and multi-agency frameworks. You will receive a full induction and be given proactive and regular supervision, on-going access to training and support to undertake this exciting, challenging and highly rewarding role. This includes being part of a supportive, caring and innovative team where there is a proactive approach to staff wellbeing and their clinical and professional development.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Desirable criteria

Mentorship in Practice

Evidence of Portfolio

Experience

Essential criteria

Working with people with mental health and physical health problems

Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
Working within a multidisciplinary team environment

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to delegate tasks, monitor and provide feedback Supervisory skills

Basic IT skills
Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Mental Health issues relevant to adults with acute mental health problems

Mental Health Act 1983
Care Programme Approach
NMC Code of Conduct
Current Developments in nursing
Clinical supervision

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis

Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace