Job overview

Intermediate care is a service that helps people during a period of severe or sudden illness, or when they have been discharged from a general hospital, so they can be cared for and recover in their own homes or as an interim in Clayponds Hospital.

1. To provide evidenced based clinical care to patients whilst they recover from a period of poor health or a functional decline and leadership to the MDT.
2. To contribute to and ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors. 
3. To ensure the successful implementation of care as prescribed by the MDT or yourself.

Main duties of the job

1. To access, plan and implement care to patients in line with MDT
2. Undertake advanced clinical assessments and clerk patients on admission.
3. To create an environment conducive to learning and ‘no blame’ culture and communicate effectively with all healthcare colleagues, patients and carers.
4. To ensure that documentation meets the NMC standards for record keeping and confidentiality.
5. To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned implemented and evaluated.
6. Work with senior staff to develop and implement care pathways, clinical practice, guidelines and protocol in line with NICE guidance and evidence to deliver quality care.
7. To be accountable for own professional action adhering to The Nursing and Midwifery Code of Conduct.
8. To be readily accessible to each service user.
9. To report to the Ward Manager/Matron and work in line with Trust Policies and protocols.

Working for our organisation

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.