Job summary
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 to work flexibly and willing to adapt with the changing needs of our services. The post will require a high level of teamwork as well as a degree of autonomous working.
The inpatient is a dynamic, caring and compassionate environment. The team is highly 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 patients and cares to deliver an excellent service. There is a positive approach to reducing restrictive practice and promoting positive engagement across the unit.
The ward team is a multi - disciplinary mental health team that aims to provide a safe and 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 within a 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.
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
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Inpatient Mental Health
- Experience of completing assessment and providing plans of care for patients that are in acute state of crisis
- Working with other professions within a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to the joint plans following on from a MH assessment
- Experience of working with patients that are acutely distressed and are at risk of becoming violent or aggressive
- Experience of leading a team and appropriately delegating tasks to ensure the highest level of care is delivered within a service
- Experience of completing Risk Assessments and using them to develop care plans for acutely unwell mental health patients
- Experience of engaging in change projects in a work setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with individuals that have complex physical health care needs and ensuring the receive the correct nursing care
- HCA Experience of working in a health care setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- To understand and have experience of risk management
- Good communication skills both verbally and written
- Able to contribute to complex discussions around patient's care
- Able to challenge decisions that are not in line with best practice
- A clear understanding of the Mental Health Act Code of practice and its relationship to the detention and treatment of mental health patients
- Understanding the relationship between restrictive practice and violence
- Clear understanding of how to engage with patients who are distressed and in Crisis
- A clear understanding of the safeguarding process and when to escalate concerns
Desirable
- An understanding of Quality Improvement
- An understanding of a variety of psychological interventions that will help support the management of patients in crisis
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to approach challenging discussion in an open and calm manner
- Open to new ideas and different ways of working
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Inpatient Mental Health
- Experience of completing assessment and providing plans of care for patients that are in acute state of crisis
- Working with other professions within a multi-disciplinary team and contributing to the joint plans following on from a MH assessment
- Experience of working with patients that are acutely distressed and are at risk of becoming violent or aggressive
- Experience of leading a team and appropriately delegating tasks to ensure the highest level of care is delivered within a service
- Experience of completing Risk Assessments and using them to develop care plans for acutely unwell mental health patients
- Experience of engaging in change projects in a work setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with individuals that have complex physical health care needs and ensuring the receive the correct nursing care
- HCA Experience of working in a health care setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- To understand and have experience of risk management
- Good communication skills both verbally and written
- Able to contribute to complex discussions around patient's care
- Able to challenge decisions that are not in line with best practice
- A clear understanding of the Mental Health Act Code of practice and its relationship to the detention and treatment of mental health patients
- Understanding the relationship between restrictive practice and violence
- Clear understanding of how to engage with patients who are distressed and in Crisis
- A clear understanding of the safeguarding process and when to escalate concerns
Desirable
- An understanding of Quality Improvement
- An understanding of a variety of psychological interventions that will help support the management of patients in crisis
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to approach challenging discussion in an open and calm manner
- Open to new ideas and different ways of working
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).
