CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.  We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. 

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation.  We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.  We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles.  See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

Job overview

(*Candidates are invited to state which posts they wish to be considered for in their supporting statement*)

Central and North West NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit dynamic Band 6 Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses to work in a variety of permanent and flexible Band 6 opportunities across Jameson Division. You will play a key part in leading our front-line teams and services through an exciting time of transformation as we support you in the development of your skills and knowledge within your chosen field.  

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a specialist area of mental health nursing practice whilst also joining one of the leading NHS Trusts in the Country.  

Main duties of the job

Jameson covers 4 diverse boroughs, each with its own unique client-demographic allowing you to utilise a range of Nursing interventions. These boroughs include Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and more rural boroughs such as Brent, Harrow and Hillingdon.

We have vacancies in the following areas;

Brent

• Brent Community Mental Health Hub *
• Band 6 Trust Bank Nursing Pool

Harrow and Hillingdon

• Harrow Community Mental Health Hub*
• Learning Disabilities Community Service *
• Harrow Health Ageing Home Treatment Team
• Band 6 Trust Bank Nursing Pool

Kensington and Chelsea

• KCW Early Intervention in Psychosis *
• South Kensington and Chelsea Community Mental Health Hub *
• North Kensington and Chelsea Community Mental Health Hub *
• London Rapid Engagement Support and Treatment (REST) Team
• Band 6 Trust Bank Nursing Pool

(The REST team are based on the acute mental health wards, working closely with inpatient teams to identify those with complex needs and co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems, offering assessment and intervention as appropriate)

Westminster

• South Westminster Community Mental Health Hub *
• Band 6 Trust Bank Nursing Pool

*services that may offer flexible working including working from home and condensed hours*

All candidates are required to note down in their personal statements which positions they wish to be interviewed for. You are welcome to put down as many as you wish. 

Working for our organisation

Wherever you work within the Trust we will offer you;

• Wards equipped with latest technology including Oxehealth room sensor technology, Omnicell automated medicine cabinets and electronic prescribing 
• Specialised inhouse training including Trauma and informed approach (TIA) i.e ACE assessments, wound care and more
• Flexible shift working hours to provide a healthy work-life balance
• Commitment to career mapping to ensure continuous professional development including opportunities 
• Support and guidance with your Nurse revalidation.
• On-going support with supervision and appraisals.
• On-site shadowing opportunities for you
• Hidden Gem, annual award ceremonies and award-winning Staff Networks that have thousands of members and exciting events.
• Excellent staff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme. 

We are the key Contact: From the moment you join CNWL, our hands-on R&R Team will be there to support you and help you settle in. 

Closing date: 27th February 2022.

We will conduct interviews by video conference on 26^th May 2022, 09:00-17:00. 

All invites will be sent via MS Teams to your email. You will also receive invites for a welcome on the day and a link for an assessment on the day before interviews start.

Vaccination

The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of deployment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users and we will therefore be seeking proof of vaccination or medical exemption during the recruitment process. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings

Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria

• Current Professional Qualification in either mental health nursing Registration must be live with professional body NMC; Health Care Professions Council, HCPC or Social Work England (or UK equivalent).
• Evidence of post registration training and CPD.

Desirable criteria

• Training in Psychosocial Interventions
• Other relevant training, e.g. psychosocial interventions

Experience Essential criteria

• Extensive post-registration experience
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary mental health team with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems

Desirable criteria

• Work with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems who are homeless/rootless
• Experience managing a large and variable work load
• Supervision of students and junior staff.
• Audit and research; Teaching; Working with people who use substances

Skills and knowledge Essential criteria

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources.
• Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their families
• Skills in risk assessment and management.
• Can demonstrate understanding of psychosis and its impact on service users and carers.
• Knowledge of current legislation and guidance applicable to this client group
• Can demonstrate understanding of the needs of diverse groups, e.g. residents of inner city; black and minority ethnic groups, and skills in engaging with them.
• Skills in psychosocial interventions.
• Able to build constructive relationships with clients and carers using warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.

Other Essential criteria

• The post-holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

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