Job summary
Exciting opportunities have arisen following a review of provision of mental health services for older people at West London NHS Trust. We are in the fortunate position of transforming and expanding our service to meet the needs of older people with mental health needs.
We seek an experienced, committed, and enthusiastic nurse to join us as a band 6, working in the Specialist Older Adult Mental Health (SOAMHS) community team. The team provides community-based treatment and care to people over the age of 70 who have functional mental ill health and who are in need of support due to the complex nature of their presentation. The role of Community Nurse is to work in partnership with patients and their families/carers in OPMHS, developing their personalised care plans to enable them to lead fulfilling lives
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the supervision of a B7 Senior Practitioner. The post holder will carry a defined caseload of patients. They will utilise their clinical knowledge and skills in the assessment and care of Older Adults with functional mental health problems in the community. They will work within a multi-disciplinary team to undertake the facilitation of groups and individual therapeutic activities.
The post holder will be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students as well as contributing to departmental and Trust improvement projects.
About us
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' overallby 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- Professionally qualified and registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Mental Health / LD/ Adult Nursing.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Community Nursing qualification
- Mentorship/teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients and their carers with complex health and social care difficulties in the designated care group.
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health difficulties
- Experience of working collaboratively with professionals
- Experience of conducting a range of clinical assessments including risk assessments.
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non- statutory teams and agencies.
Desirable
- Experience in working with people with mental health functional issues, on the ward and in the community.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the principles of recovery / person centered care and their application to risk management, positive risk taking, and strengths orientated approaches to care delivery.
- Have an excellent understanding of assessment and management of risk.
- Have an understanding of the CPA process
- Have a good clinical understanding of the physiology and pharmacology in relation to older people's health.
- Effective planning & organizational skills with an ability to prioritize own workload.
Desirable
- Understanding of NICE guidance relevant to older people.
- Have a good knowledge of service objectives.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust.
- Can use constructive feedback and openly seeks to review and reflect on self, style and presentation.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- To demonstrate empathy and compassion towards the needs of individuals and their carers.
- To treat people with dignity and respect.
- Can remain calm in a crisis situation
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Professionally qualified and registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Mental Health / LD/ Adult Nursing.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Community Nursing qualification
- Mentorship/teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients and their carers with complex health and social care difficulties in the designated care group.
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health difficulties
- Experience of working collaboratively with professionals
- Experience of conducting a range of clinical assessments including risk assessments.
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non- statutory teams and agencies.
Desirable
- Experience in working with people with mental health functional issues, on the ward and in the community.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the principles of recovery / person centered care and their application to risk management, positive risk taking, and strengths orientated approaches to care delivery.
- Have an excellent understanding of assessment and management of risk.
- Have an understanding of the CPA process
- Have a good clinical understanding of the physiology and pharmacology in relation to older people's health.
- Effective planning & organizational skills with an ability to prioritize own workload.
Desirable
- Understanding of NICE guidance relevant to older people.
- Have a good knowledge of service objectives.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Care Group and those of the Trust.
- Can use constructive feedback and openly seeks to review and reflect on self, style and presentation.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- To demonstrate empathy and compassion towards the needs of individuals and their carers.
- To treat people with dignity and respect.
- Can remain calm in a crisis situation
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
