Job overview

West London forensic Services:

Uxbridge Road, Southall, UB1 3HW

Registered Mental Health Nurses

We are seeking a few Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our Team at West London forensic Services; these vacancies have come about as a result of a recent service review; and we are delighted to be able to recruit some exceptional Staff Nurses for our Service. You will be joining a team that is committed to providing high quality safe care to a complex patient group with challenging individual needs.

If you are a Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health Care, who has a passion in forensics, we would like to hear from you. Not accepting overseas nurses on this vacancy, and this vacancy may close early due to the high volumes of applications.

The post holder will carry out duties as designated by the nurse in charge and report on the patient’s condition. They will maintain the orderliness, hygiene and safety of the ward environment and will be required to undertake routine clerical duties.

We are looking for someone who has the passion and dedication to make a real impact and be part of a growing and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

To establish and maintain communication with individuals or groups of patients, carers and staff, about difficult or complex matters, overcoming any problems in communication.

To develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.

To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area.

To contribute to the implementation of services.

To contribute to quality improvement.

To promote people’s equality, diversity and rights.

To assess the care needs of people whose needs are relatively stable and consistent with others in the ward.

To plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care to address people’s needs, which are relatively stable and consistent with others in the ward.

To participate in partnership working with individuals, groups, communities and agencies.

To lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice.

To plan, allocate, assess and provide feedback to team members.

To maintain and support the efficient use of physical and/or financial resources

Working for our organisation

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’ overall by 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.