Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Community Eating Disorders Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified psychologist or someone looking to further develop their specialist skills within a well-established multidisciplinary team.

The service has recently been through a period of significant development, making this an exciting time to join. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the service, bring fresh ideas and help shape future ways of working. Alongside a varied and rewarding clinical role, you will receive regular supervision, support from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop specialist expertise in eating disorders and complex mental health presentations.

Main duties of the job

You will provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults experiencing eating disorders and associated. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessment, treatment planning, risk management and the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care.

The post holder will support the service's early intervention pathway, helping people access timely assessment and treatment and ensuring care is coordinated across the pathway.

The role also includes opportunities to contribute to consultation, teaching, service development, audit and quality improvement project'sis a varied role that combines direct clinical work with opportunities to influence and improve service delivery.

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 summary

The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the Women's secure service and the SCFT. The vacancy has arisen as the result of service development, and the Trust regards this as an opportune moment to develop the functioning of the team.

This post will comprise of 5 sessions on Damson ward, in the women's Service and 5 sessions with the SCFT.

The post holder is expected to join the consultant on call rota.

While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the team manager and locality manager in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

a) The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the SCFT and have responsibility to provide / input into the care, treatment and risk management for patients under the care coordination of the SCFT. This will include co-working alongside inpatient teams.

b) The post holder will fulfil the Responsible Clinician role for those who are discharged from secure care for follow up by their hub, including all aspects of management (outpatient reviews, MHT and Manager's Hearings (written and oral evidence), CPAs, ASRs and liaison with other organisations.

c) Direct patient contact will be distributed between the clinical base at St Bernards, the service user's placement, a local clinical site within the hub area, remote consultations and hospital wards, as clinically appropriate. Travel time will be planned within working hours.

d) The caseload for each consultant will vary from 20-30 outpatients where they will be providing taking full Responsible Clinician (RC) responsibility and 20-30 inpatients where they will be supporting inpatient teams but having no RC responsibility. Exact caseload sizes and the balance between outpatients and inpatients will vary across time and can be reviewed and agreed by the job planning process.

e) The post holder will be actively involved in the assessment and transition of patients leaving secure care either from WLFS or from out of area private low and medium secure beds.

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

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 summary

Join the Haematology Pharmacy Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and become part of a specialist multidisciplinary team delivering services across inpatient, ambulatory, day unit and outpatient settings. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in advanced haematology practice, including CAR-T therapy, haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and other novel treatments.We are seeking a motivated pharmacist to join our team as part of an established job-share arrangement.

The post holder will support pharmacy services within the Haematology Day Unit and Ambulatory Care Unit, providing specialist pharmaceutical care for patients with complex haematological conditions. They will contribute to the implementation of new therapies, service development and quality improvement initiatives. The role includes responsibilities across inpatient and outpatient haematology services, including HSCT, CAR-T therapy and ward-based clinical pharmacy services. Working closely with consultants, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care and support ongoing service development. Suitably qualified independent prescribers may have opportunities to utilise and develop their prescribing skills within outpatient services, in line with service requirements. This is an excellent opportunity to develop advanced clinical, leadership and service development skills within a supportive specialist team.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and develop specialist clinical pharmacy services for the Haematology Day Unit and Ambulatory Care Unit.
• Provide expert pharmaceutical care to patients with complex haematological conditions, including those receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), CAR-T therapy and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).
• Clinically verify and optimise high-risk medicines, ensuring their safe, effective and cost-efficient use.
• Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, providing specialist advice to consultants, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
• Support the implementation of new therapies, treatment pathways, policies and service developments within haematology.
• Contribute to governance, audit, quality improvement, medicines optimisation and the safe introduction of innovative treatments.
• Support inpatient, ambulatory care and outpatient haematology services, helping to maintain efficient patient flow and timely access to treatment.
• Provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, and contribute to the development of junior pharmacists and technicians.
• For suitably qualified independent prescribers, there may be opportunities to contribute to outpatient clinic services in line with service requirements.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year pa inclusive pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

290-SCCS-2368

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. Youll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Job description Job responsibilities At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. Youll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Member of the GPhC
• BOPA Digital SACT verification Passport (Haematology) or equivalent

Desirable

• BMT/CAR-T passport (or equivalent) demonstrating JACIE accreditation
• Independent Prescriber

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing
• Practical Clinical experience working in Haematology services
• Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients
• Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner

Desirable

• Experience of managing change

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

• Able to evaluate and improve service quality
• Able to evaluate and improve service quality
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management

Desirable

• Published research

Person Specification Education Essential Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent Member of the GPhC BOPA Digital SACT verification Passport (Haematology) or equivalent Desirable BMT/CAR-T passport (or equivalent) demonstrating JACIE accreditation Independent Prescriber Experience Essential Post-registration training and experience in hospital Pharmacy This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing Practical Clinical experience working in Haematology services Demonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate therapeutic options for patients Experience of using electronic prescribing systems e.g. Cerner Desirable Experience of managing change Skills/knowledge/ abilities Essential Able to evaluate and improve service quality Able to evaluate and improve service quality Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management Desirable Published research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

'It's in our blood, is it in yours?'

The Clinical Haematology service based at Hammersmith Hospital offers nurses a unique and exciting opportunity to select a career pathway that will provide a wide range of malignant and non-malignant haematology experience working at the cutting edge of technological and therapeutic advancements in care. Nurses will have the opportunity to work in a leading specialist haematology centre, which runs one of the largest stem cell transplant (SCT) programmes in Europe, whilst also gaining experience in caring for patients with blood diseases such as leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, sickle cell disease, aplastic anaemia, as well as, clotting disorders including haemophilia.

The haematology department operates innovative treatment pathways that include extended day care provision, day pain service, ambulatory care, apheresis and chemotherapy services, triage and assessment providing direct access to in-patient wards. Within this framework, nurses will have the opportunity to develop advanced skills in managing acute patients undergoing SCT that will include administration of stem cells, managing severe immunosuppression and neutropenic sepsis, developing essential skills in chemotherapy, symptom control and end of life care, as well as, being exposed to research and clinical trials. We embrace a collaborative and patient focused approach to care and take pride in developing and promoting a skilled nursing workforce.

Main duties of the job

• To work accordingly to the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines and as a named nurse for a defined group of patients and work within boundaries recognising personal accountability.
• Deliver and promote high quality, effective, individualised holistic patient care that is evidence-based with minimal supervision from senior staff.
• Develop specialist skills and knowledge within the field of acutehaematology/haematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) nursing to develop competence and performance.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, relatives and carers that is responsive, respectful and promotes a sense of well-being.
• Maintain accurate, legible and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with Trust policy and NMC professional standards.
• Ensure changes in patient status and any other concerns are promptly escalated to relevant senior staff.
• To assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the line manager, including mentor/preceptorship, link nurse responsibilities, auditing, clinical governance and local Trust-wide/national initiatives that safeguard clinical care standards, including supporting quality regulatory/accreditation processes, e.g. Care Quality Commission (CQC), Ward Accreditation (WAP)Safety Thermometer, Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (CQUIN), Quality Accounts, NHS Litigation Authority, as well as, statutory bodies (e.g. JACIE, National Cancer Standards, Peer Review ,CHKS).

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Job summary

The Adult Community Nursing provides nursing care provision and support to Hounslow locality 24 hours, 7 days a week. The service covers different localities including Heart of Hounslow, Bedfont and Feltham, Brentford and Chiswick and the night service from 7pm-7am based at Clayponds Hospital.

Main duties of the job

To work with the locality nursing team leadership in the delivery of the locality nursing service in line with the commissioned service specification, standards, activity and outcomes, in the context of multi-disciplinary locality working.

To support the locality nursing team leadership in the management of the team caseload and the development of a skilled, competent and motivated workforce, able to meet the needs of the patients on the caseload.

To work in partnership with the primary health care team, social services and the wider multi-disciplinary locality team, providing holistic assessment of health needs and the provision of nursing care to housebound people with a range of medical needs and long-term conditions.

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

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 summary

As a Band 7 First Contact Physiotherapist and MSK Clinical Lead Physiotherapist you will have to opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills for practice. This is split role working primarily within the Hounslow PCN with a day in the MSK Department based as the West Middlesex Hospital. This will allow participation in our inhouse development program which will also equip you with skills and attributes essential to the rest of your career. You will be integrated into a larger team with a focus on delivering high quality care at the right time and place.

As the successful candidate you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills. Good organisation skills: able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team. Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints with a view to utilise all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.

Main duties of the job

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

o Each Registered Professional shall act at all times, in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence, to uphold and enhance the good standing and reputation of their profession, to service the interests of society and above all to safeguard the interests of individual patients and clients

o Competence in the key elements of the competency profile of the role

o Be responsible for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. (Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review.)

o Takes a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior, junior, and assistant physiotherapists, physiotherapy students.

o Initiates and participates in evidence based projects, audit, and is responsible for implementing changes within designated team setting and monitoring standards of practice.

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 summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join our Community Eating Disorders Service. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified psychologist or someone looking to further develop their specialist skills within a well-established multidisciplinary team.

The service has recently been through a period of significant development, making this an exciting time to join. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the service, bring fresh ideas and help shape future ways of working. Alongside a varied and rewarding clinical role, you will receive regular supervision, support from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop specialist expertise in eating disorders and complex mental health presentations.

Main duties of the job

You will provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adults experiencing eating disorders and associated. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to assessment, treatment planning, risk management and the delivery of high-quality, recovery-focused care.

The post holder will support the service's early intervention pathway, helping people access timely assessment and treatment and ensuring care is coordinated across the pathway.

The role also includes opportunities to contribute to consultation, teaching, service development, audit and quality improvement project'sis a varied role that combines direct clinical work with opportunities to influence and improve service delivery.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen as part of this model for a registered nurse with a keen interest in providing outstanding support within mental health community settings.

This is an exciting Bank role that builds upon the success of other in physical health to create mental health specific roles that work alongside our GPs and other Primary Care colleagues, while receiving clinical support from our multidisciplinary mental health teams in West London Trust.

The role will offer mental health assessments and brief interventions to referred patients and will also work to support the development of mental health expertise within a defined group of GP practices aligned to a specific PCN.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will provide assessments, formulation and delivery of the psychological intervention/s in primary care, as well as supporting access to MINT or other services such as Early Intervention in Psychosis (EIP), Improved Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT where needs can be better met by these services.

The post holder would be expected to work closely with experts by experience, local communities and will also be involved in raising the awareness of mental health difficulties in the general population.

o Review and support the practice lists of SMI including completion of annual reviews with the GPs.

o Where appropriate; proactively in conjunction with GPs identify and clarify where people would benefit from mental health input (e.g. IAT or other services such as MINT)

o Facilitate people with long term mental health conditions to access mental health services and transfers of care back to their GP from WLT MINT.

o Screen, Triage and deliver short term interventions based on clients' needs and enable access to therapeutic activities working closely with voluntary, Community and third sector organisations.

o Provide an enhanced level of support to PC clinicians through advice and training to improve skills and capacity in responding to the needs of people with mental health conditions discharged back to them

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.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Bank Rates

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

222-H&F-046-C

Job locations

H and F Claybrook Road

37 Claybrook Road

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

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

Essential

• oProfessional qualification in mental health e.g. Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing (RMN) with current NMC/HCPC registration or Psychology as accredited by the BPS. Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• oDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS, and HPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist under the relevant domain
• oA recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy and registration with the appropriate body for that profession

Desirable

• oEducated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc.
• oRGN/physical health qualification
• oEvidence of recent and ongoing relevant further professional development
• oAttendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post (e.g. MBT or DBT, Trauma Informed Care, Group Approaches)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of work in the NHS, PCNs or outreach work, or local engagement work (e.g. youth worker, mentoring, peer support etc.), experience of working in voluntary sector, working in community groups.
• Experience of working in General Practice
• Experience of working with Complex Emotional Needs (previously termed Personality Disorders)
• Mental health care and/or working with carers and/or delivering therapeutic group
• Work in multi-cultural settings and work with interpreters
• Mental health issues as a service user or carer

Desirable

• Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent
• Experience of case finding
• Work with behaviours that challenge services
• Experience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sector
• Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines
• Experience of conducting audit, evaluation or research

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care
• Team/self-management and organisation skills that enable a number of complex activities and clinical work to be undertaken, revising and adjusting these according to the needs of individual patients and the service
• Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions Knowledge of recovery
• Contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others
• Manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc. and the risk of physical aggression
• Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively Assessment and treatment of Deliberate Self Harm
• Risk assessment/management and crisis intervention skills

Skills

Essential

• oBeing able to work flexibly across local environments
• oComputer literate
• oConcentrate intensely for a substantial proportion of working time, during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc
• oUse IT packages - word processing, e-mail and internet, Excel and Access
• oPlan, organise and prioritise own workload
• o Record and report on clinical information as required
• oAbility to use or learn NHS clinical systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oProfessional qualification in mental health e.g. Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Mental Health Nursing (RMN) with current NMC/HCPC registration or Psychology as accredited by the BPS. Professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council oDoctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology as accredited by the BPS, and HPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist under the relevant domain oA recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - psychology, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy and registration with the appropriate body for that profession Desirable oEducated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc. oRGN/physical health qualification oEvidence of recent and ongoing relevant further professional development oAttendance at specialist short courses relevant to the post (e.g. MBT or DBT, Trauma Informed Care, Group Approaches) Experience Essential Experience of work in the NHS, PCNs or outreach work, or local engagement work (e.g. youth worker, mentoring, peer support etc.), experience of working in voluntary sector, working in community groups. Experience of working in General Practice Experience of working with Complex Emotional Needs (previously termed Personality Disorders) Mental health care and/or working with carers and/or delivering therapeutic group Work in multi-cultural settings and work with interpreters Mental health issues as a service user or carer Desirable Evidence of experience in a Band 6 position or equivalent Experience of case finding Work with behaviours that challenge services Experience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sector Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines Experience of conducting audit, evaluation or research Knowledge Essential Basic understanding of health care systems and structures: staffing, roles and responsibilities, the role of hospitals, primary care and community care Team/self-management and organisation skills that enable a number of complex activities and clinical work to be undertaken, revising and adjusting these according to the needs of individual patients and the service Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions Knowledge of recovery Contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others Manage effectively verbal aggression from service users, families, etc. and the risk of physical aggression Ability to engage challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively Assessment and treatment of Deliberate Self Harm Risk assessment/management and crisis intervention skills Skills Essential oBeing able to work flexibly across local environments oComputer literate oConcentrate intensely for a substantial proportion of working time, during client contact, teaching/supervision sessions, team meetings, preparing written work etc oUse IT packages - word processing, e-mail and internet, Excel and Access oPlan, organise and prioritise own workload o Record and report on clinical information as required oAbility to use or learn NHS clinical systems

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

H and F Claybrook Road

37 Claybrook Road

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

H and F Claybrook Road

37 Claybrook Road

London

W6 8NF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated candidate interested in anaesthesia for major general surgery and peri-operative medicine.

This is a general locum anaesthetic consultant post and the successful applicant will cover major general surgery lists which include hepatobiliary, upper GI, renal, urology, endocrine and major gynae-oncology surgery.

The Hammersmith Hospital provides complex cancer surgical services in the areas of gynaecology, endocrine, hepatobiliary, upper GI and thoracic specialties and is a regional and national referral centre for these specialities. The Hammersmith Hospital is also a busy kidney and pancreas-kidney transplant centre. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver peri-operative care to patients undergoing these complex and challenging procedures, including providing anaesthesia for these specialties in our new robotic theatre suite.

The Hammersmith Hospital is also a cardiac centre but the successful applicant will not be expected to deliver anaesthesia for open cardiac surgery. However, there is an expanding workload of electro-physiology and structural heart procedures including TAVIs and PFOs, and there will be opportunities to deliver sessions in these areas by mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

This post is intended to support the group of anaesthetic consultants providing anaesthesia and peri-operative care to patients undergoing major cancer surgery in hepatobiliary, upper GI, thoracic, gynaecology and endocrine surgery. The job plan will be flexible and formulated in partnership with the successful candidate. This arrangement allows us to respond to service requirements efficiently, as well as facilitating CPD, educational and annual leave requirements.

In addition to cancer cases, the Hammersmith Hospital is home to the West London Renal and Transplant Centre, and performs around 200 kidney transplants per year. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver peri-operative care to patients undergoing all these complex procedures. We particularly encourage candidates who have an interest in developing our peri-operative medicine service which includes pre-assessment and pre-habilitation.

The job includes a 1:8 on call component which covers general emergencies in theatres. At the Hammersmith, this is mostly kidney transplants, benign gynaecology and re-operation for surgical complications. There is a separate on call consultant covering cardiac and thoracic emergencies. There is a resident anaesthetic registrar (ST4-7 level) and CT2/3 covering theatres out of hours.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Job summary

We are hoping to recruit a locum palliative care consultant to join our team of consultants at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT). This role is to support the Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) services at Charing Cross Hospital working with a team of consultant colleagues supported by a team of experienced SPC Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and resident doctors. This post is a 7PA post.

This post offers the opportunity to work for ICHNT. There are opportunities for service development, quality improvement, research, ethics roles, education and training which can be guided by the team vision and the interests of the successful applicant.

ICHNT SPC is an advisory and support service providing SPC to patients (including those attending A & E) across Hammersmith Hospital (HH), Charing Cross Hospital (CXH), and St Mary's Hospital (SMH). ICHNT SPC supports one of the largest acute trusts in the country, with a major oncology inpatient and outpatient service, major trauma unit, a large number of intensive care beds, specialist renal and haematology services and cardiac services. There are excellent opportunities for clinical experience and learning.

Main duties of the job

This post will be based at CXH, a teaching hospital with 491 beds. Palliative care works closely with oncology, acute medicine, medicine for the elderly and intensive care.Potential areas for development include increasingin-reachto A and E and ongoing work integrating palliative care in the ICU, as well as the development of an outpatient service.

SPC is well integrated with other departments and specialist teams. One of the roles of palliative care is to support the care of patients with complex medical problems towards the end of life, supporting patients to meet their preferred place of care and death, and helping to relieve the pressure on acute services. SPC champion end of life care across ICHNT and work very closely with the End of Life (EOL) Team (EOL Clinical lead, lead nurse and practice educators). SPC work alongside the treating teams to support decisions on direction of care, advance care planning and promote the use of the universal care plan.

See service overview and job plan included in Job Description.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your Occupational Therapy career?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about recovery-focused person-centred care to join our Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) providing community based care in Ealing and Southall. This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist looking to develop into a confident senior clinician while making a meaningful difference to the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

Whether you already have community mental health experience or are looking to build on your existing skills, this role offers the support, supervision and development opportunities to help you thrive. You will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams, managing your own clinical caseload while developing specialist skills in assessment, intervention and recovery-focused practice.

At West London NHS Trust, we are committed to investing in our Occupational Therapists. You will receive regular clinical and professional supervision from experienced Clinical Lead Occupational Therapists and Professional Therapy Leads, ensuring you are well supported in your role and career progression. Our strong Allied Health Professional (AHP) leadership network provides excellent opportunities for collaboration, innovation and professional growth.

Main duties of the job

You will manage a varied clinical caseload of adults aged 18-65 with a range of mental health conditions, delivering high-quality, person-centred occupational therapy and care coordination interventions that promote recovery, independence and meaningful participation in daily life.

Your key responsibilities will include:o Managing a defined caseload, undertaking comprehensive occupational therapy assessments and developing evidence-based, client-centred intervention plans using sound clinical reasoning.o Completing initial assessments, contributing to risk assessments, crisis plans and care plans, and participating in ongoing care coordination where appropriate.o Supporting service users and their carers to develop personalised goals and implementing trauma informed approaches that maximise occupational performance and social inclusion.o Planning and facilitating safe, timely discharge and transfer of care to primary care, community services and other appropriate agencies.o Working closely with partner organisations to ensure continuity of care and effective transitions between services.o Providing clinical supervision, support and guidance to junior occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and support staff, contributing to their professional development.o Participating in service evaluation, clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives, using evidence-based practice to support ongoing service development.

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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

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 summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nuclear Medicine Technologists/Radiographer to join our multidisciplinary team.

Our Nuclear Medicine and PET (Positron emission tomography) CT (Computed Tomography) departments are spread across two sites: Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital. The successful candidates would be expected to cover workload across both sites on a rotational basis. We do not have an onsite radiopharmacy, our radiopharmaceuticals are provided to us by an external supplier.

The trust wide PET/CT service is based at Charing Cross Hospital and utilises a Siemens Biograph Vision scanner. Our PET CT service includes 18F-FDG, 68Ga-Dotatate, 68Ga-PSMA, 18F-Choline, 18F-Amyloid studies and numerous research studies using a wide range of radioisotopes.

At Hammersmith Hospital there are two Siemens Intevo Bold SPECT CT scanners which provide a wide variety of hybrid imaging as well as supporting an ever expanding therapy service. Examples of these are bone, parathyroid, stress and rest myocardial perfusion, DAT scans, 177Lutetium, SIRT and Therasphere therapies.

The successful post holder would be joining an exceptional team who have shared values and provide high quality patient care. We work collaboratively to consistently improve our services, as well as supporting staff to develop and explore their own interests within the nuclear medicine field.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an efficient and professional nuclear medicine service, maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• To maintain a sensitive and courteous approach to patients.
• Assist Deputy Modality Lead Technologist/Radiographer.
• To develop and improve professional expertise via continuous professional development (CPD).
• To provide staff training and supervision of junior staff and students.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Gynae-Oncology to join our expanding Private Care Division within the Sainsbury's Wing at Hammersmith Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred private gynae-oncology services within a world-class clinical environment.

The successful candidate will primarily support private gynaecological oncology patients; however, the role will be closely integrated with the NHS Gynae-Oncology team. This unique model will foster strong collaboration between private and NHS services, ensuring seamless patient pathways, the highest standards of care, and an outstanding patient experience. Working alongside colleagues across both services will also promote shared learning, knowledge exchange, professional development, and multidisciplinary collaboration, ultimately benefiting both patients and staff.

As a CNS, you will provide expert specialist nursing care, advanced clinical assessment, and holistic support to patients throughout their treatment journey. Working closely with consultants, the multidisciplinary team, and the Private Care leadership team, you will drive excellence in clinical practice, service development, and patient experience.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver expert specialist nursing care for private gynaecological oncology patients across outpatient, diagnostic, procedural, and inpatient pathways.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner undertaking advanced clinical assessments, care planning, and coordination of complex patient journeys.
• Work collaboratively with the NHS Gynae-Oncology team to ensure integrated, safe, and effective patient care pathways.
• Provide specialist advice, education, and psychological support to patients and their families.
• Lead and contribute to service improvement initiatives that enhance patient safety, efficiency, and the premium private care experience.
• Support consultant surgeons and the multidisciplinary team in delivering timely, seamless pathways, including pre-operative optimisation, post-operative reviews, and follow-up care.
• Promote high standards of practice through clinical leadership, audit, research, and evidence-based care.
• Deliver teaching, training, and professional development opportunities, contributing to shared learning across both NHS and private services.
• Foster collaborative working relationships that encourage knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous service improvement.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, governance processes, and Trust values.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Job summary

In line with policy to increase the access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support, we are seeking to recruit two graduate level (or equivalent) practitioners to provide CBT based guided self-help and parenting interventions to children and young people. They will be taught to deliver evidence based 1:1 and group interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The post holder will use their newly developing skills to support children and young people who are referred into the service and trainees will receive supervision to support their professional development.

Applicants will need to be ready to start work by 06/01/2027, with training commencing on the 18/01/2027. Posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date.

Candidates will also need to submit an application form to KCL for a place on the Diploma in Education Mental Health Practice. The KCL application guidance and programme brochure are attached to this advert. Please make sure to submit an application to KCL at the same time as your application for a post.

If you have any questions regarding the KCL application, please contact KCL directly.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for the role, and address how you meet these criteria in your application.

Main duties of the job

• Under supervision and with support, to develop knowledge and practice skills in:
• Delivering evidence-based interventions (such as guided self-help) for children and young people in education settings with mild to moderate mental health problems as part of West London Minds MHST.
• Helping children and young people within these education settings who present with more severe problems to access / be signposted to more specialist services.
• Supporting and facilitating staff in education settings to identify, and where appropriate manage issues related to mental health and wellbeing.
• Developing an awareness of and engagement with issues of power, discrimination and diversity throughout the systems where the work is carried out.
• Fulfilling the requirements of, and completing, a PG diploma at Kings College London to enable progression to a fully qualified EMHP; evidence development of clinical skills with associated knowledge acquisition to record and evidence progression towards this academic award and demonstrable practical ability.

About us

West London Mind is a local mental health charity supporting people across West London to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Through our services, community work and partnerships, we work to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and collaborative workplace where colleagues feel valued, can develop their skills and are encouraged to make a meaningful contribution.

Joining West London Mind means being part of a passionate and dedicated team, where the work you do can have a real impact on peoples lives and the communities we serve.

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a qualified practitioner (EMHP/CWP) who is committed to the principles of CYP-PT. This role offers an opportunity for the post-holder to further progress their career into a senior practitioner role, extending the clinical skillset of CWPs and EMHPs by providing specialist training in a broader range of presentations. In addition to managing their own caseload, the candidate will be expected to provide supervision to CWPs and/or EMHPs for low-intensity interventions following training.

The post-holder will work with young people from diverse backgrounds and should be committed to diversity and ensuring access to services for all.

Applicants will need to be ready to start work by early January 2027, with training commencing on the 29th. Posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date.

Candidates will also need to submit an application form to KCL for a place on the course. The KCL application guidance and programme brochure are attached. Please make sure to submit an application to KCL at the same time as your application for a post.

If you have any questions regarding the KCL application, please contact KCL directly.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying for the role, and address how you meet these criteria in your application.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• Delivering evidence-based interventions to children and young people in education settings as part of early identification and intervention for children and young people with emotional and mental health needs.
• To provide advice, support and knowledge to children and their families in relation to appropriate resources for their emotional wellbeing needs.
• To take responsibility for liaising with practice leads and other practitioners in the team to support effective clinical governance, risk and safety protocols and best practice principles to support improvement alongside young-person centred care.
• To support development and delivery of psychoeducational workshops, webinars and groups for young people, parents/carers and school staff.
• To develop a coordinated response to children and young peoples mental health needs by working across agencies.
• Encourage co-production in furthering best practices.
• Strive for quality assurance in data returns for both qualitative and quantitative service evaluations.
• Provide supervision to CWPs and/or EMHPs (from the second year of the programme).

About us

West London Mind is a local mental health charity supporting people across West London to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Through our services, community work and partnerships, we work to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and collaborative workplace where colleagues feel valued, can develop their skills and are encouraged to make a meaningful contribution.

Joining West London Mind means being part of a passionate and dedicated team, where the work you do can have a real impact on peoples lives and the communities we serve.

Job summary

The Transition Team provides enhanced, recovery-focused support to people experiencing complex transitions between acute inpatient mental health services and the community, particularly those at increased risk of readmission.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Specialist Therapeutic Practitioner: Transition & Recovery to join our multidisciplinary team. The role is open to appropriately qualified and registered professionals from nursing, occupational therapy, social work, psychology and arts therapies.

The post holder will work across inpatient and community settings, developing therapeutic relationships during admission and providing continuity of support as individuals transition back into the community. You will work collaboratively with individuals, carers, inpatient and community MDTs, and statutory and voluntary services to understand and address the psychological, social, relational, environmental and practical factors that can contribute to repeated admission.

You will provide individual and group-based therapeutic and psychosocial interventions, drawing on your professional expertise alongside evidence-based, trauma-informed, strengths-based and recovery-focused approaches. This may include relapse prevention, emotional regulation, anxiety and distress management, psychoeducation, behavioural activation, motivational and solution-focused approaches, social and occupational interventions, and family/carer work.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.

Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.

Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

Reduce avoidable readmission to acute mental health services.

Provide continuity between inpatient treatment and community recovery.

Identify and address factors contributing to repeated admission.

Deliver personalised therapeutic and psychosocial interventions.

Support early identification of deterioration and relapse prevention.

Strengthen resilience, independence, choice and self-management.

Improve engagement with statutory, community and voluntary services.

Address social and environmental factors affecting recovery.

Work collaboratively with families and carers where appropriate.

Improve the experience and outcomes of transition from hospital to community.

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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Mental Health Service (AMHS) at Lakeside Mental Health Unit. We are looking for candidates with a passion for providing the best possible care, you will have a sound knowledge of caring effectively for people with mental health problems and physical health needs.

You will be working amongst diverse Members of the Multidisciplinary Team and an approachable Manager to assist through your development needs.

*Please note: This vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received*

** We do not offer sponsorships for this role, therefore only applicants with a right to work in the UK status will be considered for shortlisting**

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a high number of highly motivated people who are enthusiastic, innovative and has a desire to contribute to shaping and delivering modern mental health care on an Acute Mental Health Ward.

The candidate must exercise forward thinking and remain emotionally resilient, who can provide high quality care that is both evidence based and patient focused. In return, we are able to offer successful candidates an excellent experience in a very unique and challenging setting. We provide regular supervision and training opportunities, both in-house and external.

We require the post holders to be an effective team player and to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK.

Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country.

We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units.

We're rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Together, we're committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve.

We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.

Covid-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.