Job summary The Band 5 Mental Health Nurses role is community based will be key in providing professional nursing interventions for mental and physical health needs of our client group and to support them to engage with their local communities and benefit from all the supports available locally. The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of medics, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, link workers and peer support workers. The objectives of the services are: To consider an individual's needs holistically - mental and physical health as well as social needs To reduce the need for repeated long assessments and story telling To provide early advice and guidance with signposting to the relevant services where appropriate therefore supporting individuals to make full use of community resources available To bridge the gaps that can appear between community mental health care and primary care, acute care, social services and support. Main duties of the job The mental health nurse in the Mental Health Integrated Network Team (MINT) will have a number of key roles and will undertake the following duties: Clinical Provide holistic and specialist bio-psycho-social assessment for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties and offer specialist nursing assessment where required Provide advice to primary care to help them provide better support to patients and to (where preferable) meet their mental health needs within a primary care setting. Carry out robust risk assessments, working collaboratively with the patient and their carer to provide a plan that will support them remaining safe. Provide access to a broad range of specialist psychosocial interventions for individual patients where needed. Provide expert advice regarding the pharmacological treatment options available to mental health patients to patients and non-mental health professionals, seeking clinical guidance from the designated Consultant Psychiatrist/GP in relation to any specific prescribing advice. Where required, nurses working within the team will administer intra muscular medication to patients for whom this is prescribed, assessing the effects and side effects at each appointment, working within the NMC guidelines and the Trust's medicines policies 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. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 222-LS-MINT-316 Job locations MINT West Hounslow Hounslow Recovery West London TW13 5AL 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 Professional qualification in mental health. Registered Nurse on the NMC register Desirable Educated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc RGN/physical health qualification Evidence of recent and on-going relevant further professional development Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of post qualifying work in psychiatry. Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines Desirable Evidence of experience in a Band 5 position or equivalent Other relevant post registration experience Audit and research experience Experience of teaching/training in a formal or informal setting Experience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sector Knowledge Essential Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions Knowledge of recovery approaches as used with those with mental health conditions Ability to interpret research and apply to practice Specialist knowledge of mental health conditions as well as their relationship to physical disorders. Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and clinical records data bases (e.g. SystmOne or RiO) Skills Essential Assessment and treatment of Deliberate Self Harm Risk assessment/ management and crisis intervention skills Use of psycho-social assessment methods Higher level communication skills, both written and oral Ability to engage challenging and/ or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/ or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively. Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options, with senior clinical support/ supervision 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 Personal Qualities Essential Ability to frequently work under pressure and maintain intense concentration, particularly in unpredictable situations where there will be exposure to highly distressed and/ or disturbed patients, often exhibiting challenging behaviours and the risk of physical violence. Ability to meet deadlines. Commitment to equal opportunities Ability to accept feedback. Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required. Exercise initiative, flexibility and tact and self-awareness. Willing to use peer and group supervision creatively. Be able to work flexibly if required Be aware of the limitations in your competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Professional qualification in mental health. Registered Nurse on the NMC register Desirable Educated to degree or Diploma level with other courses relevant to primary care mental health services e.g. CBT, Brief Solution Focussed Therapy etc RGN/physical health qualification Evidence of recent and on-going relevant further professional development Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of post qualifying work in psychiatry. Experience of supervising junior staff within own and/or other disciplines Desirable Evidence of experience in a Band 5 position or equivalent Other relevant post registration experience Audit and research experience Experience of teaching/training in a formal or informal setting Experience of working in a primary care setting/ social care/ voluntary sector Knowledge Essential Knowledge of counselling skills/cognitive behavioural skills, psychosocial interventions Knowledge of recovery approaches as used with those with mental health conditions Ability to interpret research and apply to practice Specialist knowledge of mental health conditions as well as their relationship to physical disorders. Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and clinical records data bases (e.g. SystmOne or RiO) Skills Essential Assessment and treatment of Deliberate Self Harm Risk assessment/ management and crisis intervention skills Use of psycho-social assessment methods Higher level communication skills, both written and oral Ability to engage challenging and/ or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile and/ or antagonistic situations and use de-escalation techniques effectively. Sufficient clinical knowledge to be able to make autonomous decisions, based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgement about available options, with senior clinical support/ supervision 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 Personal Qualities Essential Ability to frequently work under pressure and maintain intense concentration, particularly in unpredictable situations where there will be exposure to highly distressed and/ or disturbed patients, often exhibiting challenging behaviours and the risk of physical violence. Ability to meet deadlines. Commitment to equal opportunities Ability to accept feedback. Self-motivated, able to work autonomously and independently with confidence when required. Exercise initiative, flexibility and tact and self-awareness. Willing to use peer and group supervision creatively. Be able to work flexibly if required Be aware of the limitations in your competencies and seek appropriate senior advice and leadership. 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. 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. 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 West London NHS Trust Address MINT West Hounslow Hounslow Recovery West London TW13 5AL Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)