Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified band 5 nurse to join band 5-6 development post
Successful candidates will be enrolled onto an 18 months development programme across inpatient and community settings, including a full preceptorship package and development to B6 level.
Main duties of the job
Your role within the team would be to implement treatment and care plans to address the health needs of our service users. You will also provide support to carers work within the multidisciplinary team and liaise with a variety of other teams and organisations
Candidates will need to demonstrate some understanding of the needs of older people with mental illness and physical health care challenges.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.
Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.
We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.
We'rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.
We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.
The regulations mandating vaccination for in-scope roles in the NHS have now been removed. The Trust does however continue to encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. Vaccination data will be collected by our recruitment team during your on-boarding if you are happy to provide a copy of your COVID pass.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CARMHS is a supportive, caring, integrated service where staff work together closely to support our patients and their families. We have strong links with medical teams, Allied Health Professionals, Carers and the local community. We are immensely proud of our staff and their passion, professionalism and dedication to changing peoples lives. If you share that passion and want to make a difference, then come and join us.
Please refer to the JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
CARMHS is a supportive, caring, integrated service where staff work together closely to support our patients and their families. We have strong links with medical teams, Allied Health Professionals, Carers and the local community. We are immensely proud of our staff and their passion, professionalism and dedication to changing peoples lives. If you share that passion and want to make a difference, then come and join us.
Please refer to the JD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professionally qualified and registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Mental Health / LD/ Adult Nursing.
Desirable
- Other post-basic professional qualifications relative to the role in the specific care group
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health and physical health problems
- Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Experience of prioritising their workload
- Ability to assess health needs in an initial assessment
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues or caring for an older person with mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of MHA (1983/2017)
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of DoLs and Best Interest Decisions.
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding procedures
- Care Programme Approach
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Current developments in nursing
- Clinical supervision
- Effective written and verbal skills.
Desirable
- Dementia awareness
- Knowledge of long term physical health conditions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
- Ability to manage potentially distressing situations and events
- Ability to prioritise/cope with pressure.
- Flexible and positive attitude to work and able manage an unpredictable work plan
- Flexible, enthusiastic and motivated
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Effective team worker and excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professionally qualified and registered Nurse with current NMC registration in Mental Health / LD/ Adult Nursing.
Desirable
- Other post-basic professional qualifications relative to the role in the specific care group
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with mental health and physical health problems
- Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Experience of prioritising their workload
- Ability to assess health needs in an initial assessment
Desirable
- Lived experience of mental health issues or caring for an older person with mental health problems
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of MHA (1983/2017)
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of DoLs and Best Interest Decisions.
- Knowledge of child and adult safeguarding procedures
- Care Programme Approach
- NMC Code of Conduct
- Current developments in nursing
- Clinical supervision
- Effective written and verbal skills.
Desirable
- Dementia awareness
- Knowledge of long term physical health conditions
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
- Ability to manage potentially distressing situations and events
- Ability to prioritise/cope with pressure.
- Flexible and positive attitude to work and able manage an unpredictable work plan
- Flexible, enthusiastic and motivated
- Non-judgemental attitude
- Effective team worker and excellent interpersonal skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
