222-SF-693-A | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,763 - £43,465.40 per annum pro rata (Outer) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Southall, UB1 3EU |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7673765/StaffNurse |
Summary
West London NHS Trust (WLT) has been commissioned to provide the first female, Level 2 specialist mental health high support rehabilitation ward, based at The Orchard Unit, St Bernards Hospital, Ealing.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated seeking a number of experienced or new Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our dedicated team on Melrose ward. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of female mental health rehabilitation in a supportive and innovative environment. You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to high quality patient care and recovery.
Melrose ward is a 10 bedded Level 2 specialist mental health high support rehabilitation ward, based at The Orchard in Ealing. The service will provide care and intensive support to women with complex mental health needs particularly where previous placements have been unable to adequality support their recovery. The service will offer trauma-informed, gender sensitive care with staff trained in the specific needs of women, as well as to facilitate family involvement and social inclusion supporting transitions to community settings
Overview of Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To develop and maintain communication with individuals and/or groups ofpatients, carers and staff, about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations.
2. To develop own knowledge and skills and contribute to the development of others.
3. To promote, monitor and maintain best health, safety and security of self and others in work area.
4. To contribute to the improvement of the service.
5. To contribute to improving quality
6. To support people’s equality, diversity and rights.
7. To contribute to promoting health and wellbeing an preventing adverse effects on health and wellbeing.
8. To assess health and wellbeing needs and develop, monitor and review care plans to meet specific needs.
9. To plan, deliver and evaluate care to meet people’s health and wellbeing needs.
10.To transport people and/or items.
11.To input, store and provide data and information.
12.To monitor expenditure.
13.To supervise people’s work
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’ 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 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.
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.
This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026