Mental Health Nurse

We are looking for Experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses with a passion for providing the best possible care to all people who need it. You will have a sound knowledge of caring effectively for people with mental health problems and physical health needs.

To thrive in this role, you will need to be forward thinking, emotionally resilient and an enthusiastic person who can contribute to the excellent service we provide to our patients. You will need to demonstrate an ability to deliver the highest quality of care whilst showing compassion and dedication to your work. The right candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-diverse team.

If you are committed to providing outstanding patient care with a sound knowledge of best practise, this is the opportunity for you.

Please note: If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre. You will be required to complete a drug calculation test and a PMVA test before your interview. You must achieve a minimum pass mark of 90% in the drug calculation test and pass the PMVA test. You must successfully pass both tests to proceed to the interview..

Main duties of the job

This advert is for Lakeside all wards.

As a qualified Nurse, you will co-ordinate and provide treatment to an identified group of patients under your care with the responsibility to assess, plan, implement and evaluate their care using evidence based practices.

In your role, you will need to ensure that assessments and care plans reflect the psychological, emotional, social care, treatment, interventions, risk management and physical healthcare needs of patients. The assessment and management of risks associated with the working environment also form an integral part of your responsibilities and you will be expected to follow appropriate policies and Trust procedures relating to them. Additionally, you will champion service user safety and drive continuous improvement in the workplace.

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will be responsible for the safe custody, control and administration of medications and take appropriate action/measures to provide safe administration as prescribed to patients.

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

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year

per annum inclusive of 15% HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-HOU-289

Job locations

Lakeside Mental Health Unit

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

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 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

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Desirable

• Evidence of Portfolio
• Mentorship in Practice

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental health and physical health problems
• Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health issues relevant to adults with acute mental health problems
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Care Programme Approach
• NMC Code of Conduct
• Current Developments in nursing
• Clinical supervision

Skills

Essential

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to delegate tasks, monitor and provide feedback
• Supervisory skills
• Basic IT skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis
• Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Desirable

• Evidence of Portfolio
• Mentorship in Practice

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental health and physical health problems
• Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health issues relevant to adults with acute mental health problems
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Care Programme Approach
• NMC Code of Conduct
• Current Developments in nursing
• Clinical supervision

Skills

Essential

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to delegate tasks, monitor and provide feedback
• Supervisory skills
• Basic IT skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis
• Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Lakeside Mental Health Unit

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Lakeside Mental Health Unit

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

Desirable

• Evidence of Portfolio
• Mentorship in Practice

Experience

Essential

• Working with people with mental health and physical health problems
• Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental Health issues relevant to adults with acute mental health problems
• Mental Health Act 1983
• Care Programme Approach
• NMC Code of Conduct
• Current Developments in nursing
• Clinical supervision

Skills

Essential

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to delegate tasks, monitor and provide feedback
• Supervisory skills
• Basic IT skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis
• Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace