Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on patient care across our hospital by working to support the delivery of care to patients requiring enhanced observation and therapeutic support. We are looking for an experienced and self motivated individual who is able to support the enhanced care team to deliver direct individualised and personalised patient care. The postholder will support junior staff and the wider care team to implement the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery- focused way. The postholder will lead on ensuring that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support - through therapeutic engagement and working to address any issues that arise. 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. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 309-UCLH-5720 Job locations National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Queen Square London WC1N 3BG Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Registered RMN Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD Mentorship/Teaching Qualification Desirable Hold non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards. Masters level education or working towards a degree related to mental health. Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience within mental health acute admissions, PICU or forensics. Experienced and competent in the management of patients with mental health conditions or those experiencing psychological distress. Knowledge of psychosocial interventions, risk assessments and the principles of Care Programme Approach (CPA). Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Experience of teaching /assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting Supervision of junior staff Experience of reducing the use of restrictive practices Desirable Substantial experience at Band 5 or above including working in either liaison, psychiatry or crisis services. Skills and Abilities Essential Has experience and can evidence advanced clinical skills and knowledge within adult mental health Can conduct comprehensive assessments and care planning. Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to manage and resolve complex caseload. Ability to work autonomously. Teaching and assessing skills. Sound IT skills and ability to maintain and create existing spread sheets / databases. Values Essential Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently. Specific Requirements Essential Able to work independently, prioritise workload and manage own time. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Registered RMN Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD Mentorship/Teaching Qualification Desirable Hold non-medical prescribing qualification or working towards. Masters level education or working towards a degree related to mental health. Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience within mental health acute admissions, PICU or forensics. Experienced and competent in the management of patients with mental health conditions or those experiencing psychological distress. Knowledge of psychosocial interventions, risk assessments and the principles of Care Programme Approach (CPA). Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Experience of teaching /assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting Supervision of junior staff Experience of reducing the use of restrictive practices Desirable Substantial experience at Band 5 or above including working in either liaison, psychiatry or crisis services. Skills and Abilities Essential Has experience and can evidence advanced clinical skills and knowledge within adult mental health Can conduct comprehensive assessments and care planning. Can demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to manage and resolve complex caseload. Ability to work autonomously. Teaching and assessing skills. Sound IT skills and ability to maintain and create existing spread sheets / databases. Values Essential Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by: Essential Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently. Specific Requirements Essential Able to work independently, prioritise workload and manage own time. 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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Queen Square London WC1N 3BG Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)