Job summary
- Main area
- LS H&F Inpatient
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
- Job ref
- 222-H&F-160
- Employer
- West London NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- H and F Mental Health Unit
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £34,186 - £37,389 per annum pro rata inclusive of 20% HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 03/12/2026
Employer heading
Nurse Associate
Band 4
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nursing Associate looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people experiencing mental health crises?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Hammersmith & Fulham Health-Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) for an individual with experience of working within mental health services, who is passionate about delivering safe, responsive and person-centred care as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
In addition to your substantive responsibilities within the HBPoS, you will be expected to provide support, as and when required, across the wider Hammersmith & Fulham Mental Health Unit.
This includes Askew PICU, Meridian Older Adults Ward, Lille Ward, Ravenscourt Ward and Avonmore Ward. This provides an opportunity to work flexibly across a range of inpatient mental health settings, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care and supporting the wider multidisciplinary workforce.
Main duties of the job
As a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA) within the Health-Based Place of Safety (HBPoS), you are responsible for delivering safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred care to all service users accessing the service. You will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting the assessment, monitoring and ongoing care of service users, whilst maintaining their safety, dignity and wellbeing and contributing to a safe environment for colleagues.
You will establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to NHS 111, the Police, Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs), Emergency Duty Teams (EDT), medical teams, GP services, A&E and Psychiatric Liaison Services, Community Mental Health Teams, Crisis Teams, and Single Point of Access (SPA) and Bed Management teams, both internally and externally.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- FDSC Foundation Degree / Level 5 – Nursing Associate qualification.
- GCSEs or equivalent Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics, or evidence of equivalent functional skills.
Desirable criteria
- Further study or relevant learning in mental health, physical healthcare, recovery-focused practice or a related area.
Professional qualification
Essential criteria
- NMC registration as a Nursing Associate; completion of an approved Nursing Associate programme/Foundation Degree or equivalent recognised qualification.
Desirable criteria
- Additional training or competency in clinical skills relevant to inpatient mental health practice.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people in a health or social care setting; experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team; experience of communicating with people who may be distressed or have complex needs; experience of prioritising delegated work and recognising when to seek support.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in an inpatient mental health, acute mental health, crisis, rehabilitation or other relevant mental health setting; experience of supporting people with complex mental and physical health needs.
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication; ability to develop therapeutic and professional relationships; ability to observe, recognise and report changes in mental and physical health; ability to organise and prioritise workload; ability to work calmly under pressure; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to work collaboratively and seek help appropriately.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of supporting learners or colleagues; experience of contributing to audit, quality improvement or service development.
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the RNA role and scope of practice; knowledge of the NMC Code; understanding of person-centred and recovery-focused care; awareness of risk management, safeguarding, consent, confidentiality and information governance; understanding of the importance of physical health in mental health settings; awareness of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and when to seek advice.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, positive behavioural support, de-escalation, least restrictive practice and relevant mental health clinical approaches.
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental approach; commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; reliable and adaptable; emotionally resilient and able to reflect on own practice; demonstrates professional boundaries, integrity and a commitment to learning.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates an interest in mental health service improvement and recovery-focused practice.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lewis Webster
- Job title
- Inpatient Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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