Job summary
The HBPoS provides a place of safety for those detained under S135 and S136 of the Mental Health Act. The service provides a safe place for those detained to be assessed by the HBPoS team, S12 approved doctors and AMHP. The post holder will provide care, support and assessments of all clients who enter the HBPoS.
The HBPoS is a nursing led service which provides intensive support, treatment and care for up to 24 hours for people who are deemed to be experiencing a mental health crisis.
We aim to maintain excellent interpersonal relationships with both internal and external parties to ensure we provide comprehensive and holistic care to our service users in the short amount of time we have.
Main duties of the job
To accept S136/S135 paperwork from police/AMHP and ensure all information is accurate and that you have received a comprehensive handover.
To provide holistic nursing care to clients including physical assessments, risk assessments, mental state assessments, intensive interventions to highly distressed individuals and complete relevant assessment tools.
To gather collateral information on clients from GP, community teams, liaison with other trusts and family and friends if possible.
Appropriately manage highly emotional, verbally aggressive, abusive or threatening clients and defuse such situations when appropriate, often under difficult and hostile circumstances.
Provide guidance and support to junior members of staff.
Support with quality improvement in the service
To make decisions autonomously to improve patient care and experience and maintain safety
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 Nursing professional
- Mentorship qualification.
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Evidence of post registration further development.
Desirable
- Degree in Health Care related subject.
- Qualification in psychosocial interventions in mental health.
- KUF training.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience to include appropriate experience within an acute mental health care setting and / or significant experience within community, crisis care, or liaison psychiatry.
- Experience of working with other professions within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working independently
- To understand and have experience of risk management.
- Experience of receiving supervision.
Desirable
- Advanced Assessment Skills training.
- Experience of Psychiatric Liaison services.
- Experience of Crisis Team services.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Experience of mentoring students.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- A high level of both written and spoken English language.
- Knowledge of relevant mental health law.
- Knowledge of adult and children safeguarding requirements.
- IT literate - specifically in the MS office suite of programmes.
- Ability to type quickly and accurately.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in a second language.
- Knowledge of RiO patient record system
- Accredited training in customer service.
- Excellent communication skills including common courtesy and listening skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible & Positive attitude to work.
- Punctual Good attendance record.
- Ability to be empathetic.
- Keen to learn new skills and to share learning with others.
- Ability to manage potentially distressing situations and events.
Desirable
- Evidence of self-development
- Evidence of assisting others to develop
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Availability to work a shift rota covering 7 days a week 365 days a year
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nursing professional
- Mentorship qualification.
- Relevant post registration experience.
- Evidence of post registration further development.
Desirable
- Degree in Health Care related subject.
- Qualification in psychosocial interventions in mental health.
- KUF training.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience to include appropriate experience within an acute mental health care setting and / or significant experience within community, crisis care, or liaison psychiatry.
- Experience of working with other professions within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of working independently
- To understand and have experience of risk management.
- Experience of receiving supervision.
Desirable
- Advanced Assessment Skills training.
- Experience of Psychiatric Liaison services.
- Experience of Crisis Team services.
- Experience of supervising staff.
- Experience of mentoring students.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- A high level of both written and spoken English language.
- Knowledge of relevant mental health law.
- Knowledge of adult and children safeguarding requirements.
- IT literate - specifically in the MS office suite of programmes.
- Ability to type quickly and accurately.
Desirable
- Ability to communicate in a second language.
- Knowledge of RiO patient record system
- Accredited training in customer service.
- Excellent communication skills including common courtesy and listening skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Flexible & Positive attitude to work.
- Punctual Good attendance record.
- Ability to be empathetic.
- Keen to learn new skills and to share learning with others.
- Ability to manage potentially distressing situations and events.
Desirable
- Evidence of self-development
- Evidence of assisting others to develop
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Availability to work a shift rota covering 7 days a week 365 days a year
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).
