The LNWH Trust is currently seeking a talented and compassionate Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Enhanced Observation team at Ealing Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital. With a focus on providing high-quality care to some of the most vulnerable members of our society, this is a career that you can truly take pride in.

As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will play a critical role in ensuring that patients with mental health conditions receive the highest standard of care possible. You will work closely with your colleagues to promote good teamwork and support each other in delivering the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You'll enjoy a diverse range of responsibilities that will keep you engaged, motivated, and fulfilled. And with a wide range of courses and training opportunities available, we're committed to helping you grow and succeed in your career.

Main duties of the job

To be successful in this role, you'll need a relevant nursing qualification, as well as strong team-working skills, a high level of self-motivation, and a flexible approach. Above all, you should have a positive attitude, be naturally caring and compassionate, and be committed to providing high-quality care that is evidence-based and values-driven.

The post holder will assist in the provision of day to day care for patients requiring one to one supervision and for patients who have mental health needs. You will ensure that the healthcare support workers in the EOT are performing at their optimum level and the team is delivering a responsive, high quality and patient friendly service.

This is a 24/7 service, and you'll work a variety of shift patterns including weekends, bank holidays, and nights. We are recruiting across sites to cover Ealing and Northwick Park Hospital, giving you the opportunity to work in a range of different environments and gain valuable experience.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive annual salary, supportive and fun team, annual leave, staff parking, wellbeing support and activities, career development and training opportunities, pension contributions.

If you're looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills, make a real difference, and achieve your career goals, we want to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey towards a rewarding and fulfilling career with LNWH Trust.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A& E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

To find out more about our Trust, why not view our videoWe are London North West University Healthcare

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
• Educated to diploma level or equivalent in Psychiatric Nursing, Psychotherapy, Counselling, or a related discipline.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health problems and their relationship to physical disorders to enable assessment /planning/ implementation and evaluation of care
• Comprehensive understanding of the Mental capacity Act and DOLS
• An understanding of the risk assessment process (including deliberate self-harm).
• Experience in assessing , planning, and implementing care.

Desirable

• Experience working in a dementia care setting.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills
• Able to exercise initiative, flexibility and tact.

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Ealing Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA13UJ

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