Physical Healthcare Nurse | West London NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 16 Ebrill 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £51,883 - £58,544 Per Annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Mai 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hammersmith, W6 8NF |
| Cwmni: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7153548/222-LS-AMHS-296-2 |
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West London NHS Trust is looking for a Physical Healthcare Nurse to join our committed team, supporting the physical healthcare needs of inpatients across Acute mental health inpatient services. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, delivering comprehensive physical health support to individuals with complex mental health needs.
This role requires a proactive and skilled nurse with a deep commitment to patient care and a passion for continuous professional growth. As a valued team member, you will provide high-quality physical healthcare interventions, support ward-based staff in advancing their physical healthcare skills, and help deliver education initiatives that enhance patient well-being. You will play a critical role in our integrated care approach, improving the lives of our patients through dedicated, holistic support.
The physical health nursing team is dedicated to fostering growth and development within our team. After one year in this role, qualified candidates will have the opportunity to apply for the Advanced Clinical Practitioner Master’s Apprenticeship, paving the way for career advancement and further specialization in integrated healthcare.
As a Physical Healthcare Nurse, the candidate will play a critical role in supporting the physical health needs of inpatients within mental health units, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care is provided alongside mental health services. Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, they will actively engage with patients to conduct comprehensive health assessments, monitor physical health conditions, and provide hands-on care that includes minor procedures and vital sign monitoring. They will also serve as a resource for ward-based staff, guiding and mentoring colleagues in physical health care practices and skill development to enhance overall patient care across units.
To excel in this role, the candidate should be a proactive and skilled nurse with a strong foundation in physical health assessment and treatment, as well as an empathetic approach to patient interaction. The role requires the ability to handle medical emergencies calmly and effectively, with the confidence to lead during simulations and real-world incidents. Key qualities include excellent communication skills, clinical judgment, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care. Candidates should be organized, attentive to detail, and passionate about promoting integrated care in a mental health setting.
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,Hounslowand Hammersmith & Fulham). We employover 5,000staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25isover£500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolvingNorth WestLondon Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
TheCandidate Packprovides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills,experienceand knowledgerequired. Please viewas attached
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Apr 2025