Mental Health Nurse

Position Overview

We seek experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses dedicated to delivering exceptional care to individuals with mental health challenges and physical health needs. Candidates should possess extensive expertise in mental healthcare while demonstrating emotional resilience, forward-thinking attitudes, and enthusiasm for providing high-quality patient services.

Role Responsibilities

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse, you will coordinate and administer treatment plans for assigned patients. Your duties include assessing, planning, implementing, and assessing patient care based on evidence-based methodologies. You will ensure care plans address psychological, emotional, social, physical health, treatment interventions, risk management, and safety considerations. Managing and mitigating workplace risks following organizational policies and fostering continuous improvement and patient safety are key components of the role. Additionally, you will manage the safe custody, control, and administration of prescribed medications.

Organizational Profile

West London NHS Trust provides comprehensive mental and physical health services, including high, medium, and low-security facilities such as Broadmoor Hospital. It serves multiple London boroughs with a workforce exceeding 5,000 employees, with a diverse representation (59% BME). The Trust enjoys a 'Good' rating by the Care Quality Commission, with forensic services rated 'Outstanding'. It plays a pivotal role within the North West London Integrated Care System and leads mental health services for children and adolescents in the region.

Additional Information

This role is based at Lakeside wards. Interested candidates may contact Ward Manager Sachindev Bhantooa via email or phone (02084831429) or Clinical Team Leader Keisha Adams for informal discussions.