Mental Health Nurse

We are seeking applications from Registered Mental Health Nurses or Social Workers,

Prior experience of working across a range of working with a range of mental health diagnoses/need

Hold a registration for the correct governing body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Social Work England or the Health & Care Professions Council

Knowledge of and experience in delivering a range of brief interventions to patients with mental health needs;

Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use these to strengthen local relationships with the local MINT Teams

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.

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

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.

Qualifications

Essential: - Professional qualification in mental health - Mental Health Nursing (RMN) with current NMC registration

Experience

Essential: - Demonstrable experience of post qualifying work in psychiatry.; - Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines

Desirable: - Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent; - Other relevant post registration experience; - Audit and research experience

Skills/Knowledge