Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician looking to work at the front door of urgent mental health services in CNWL.

The SPA/OOHCR Senior Practitioner will play a crucial role in delivering urgent mental health support to people in mental health crisis.

The SPA is CNWL's 24/7 crisis line and urgent referral service where clinicians work primarily over the telephone to conduct clinical triages and support callers to access crisis support in a timely manner, and to remain in the community.

The service also provides face to face crisis assessments between 8pm and 8am across Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, K&C and Westminster. Within these hours clinicians will travel to peoples' homes and conduct assessments in order to provide an alternative to attending A&E.

We believe that the best care is delivered by enthusiastic and skilled healthcare professionals who are passionate about crisis support and understanding of the social stressors that can contribute to people feeling distressed. The service values those with a wealth of experience of mental health conditions and their treatment.

You will also be prepared to work nights and be involved in the clinical supervision of the staff undertaking the OOHs crisis assessment role.

Main duties of the job

The key elements of this post are:

-Overseeing and conducting rapid engagement with service users over the telephone and in-personby conducting face to face assessment in their homes.

-Delivering care and training/supervising others to ensure a high level of triage, assessment andsignposting of service users to statutory and non-statutory support services.

-Working closely with our Bed management services, home treatment teams and psychiatric liaison teams and the Mental Health Crisis assessment services as well as having an excellent understanding of CNWL referral pathways in secondary care

-Using excellent clinical assessment and risk formulation skills and being able to confidently communicate to the team and to stakeholders both verbally and in writing.

About us

The Single Point of Access service sits within the Urgent Care directorate and is uniquely situated as an access point into crisis support and mental health services across the whole trust.

If successful in post you will have the unique opportunity to expand and grow your knowledge of the organisation and the support it offers, and play a pivotal part in service users first contact with mental health services, or at the point of crisis and in need of urgent support. You will also be their lifeline in a time of crisis when they need professional support the most.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician looking to develop their management and leaderships skills, and expand their experience within a urgent care, with opportunities to work both in SPA undertaking both clinical telephone work but also face to face assessments; but also to work alongside our bed management and liaison service.

The service is committed, along with the Trust, to developing its workforce by delivering a robust package of education and training and ensuring the service delivers a trauma informed-based interventions at all times.

Job summary

We are seeking motivated Band 6 practitioners to join our Assertive Outreach Team (AOT), a new, high-impact service designed to support individuals with severe mental illness who are at risk of disengaging from services and require intensive, proactive, community-based care.

This is a dynamic, community-facing role, focused on engaging patients in their homes and local environments to stabilise their mental health and reduce crisis presentations.

The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) role is fundamentally a patient-facing position, focused on engaging and managing individuals who are often reluctant to engage with services. Given the nature of this work, requiring proactive outreach, direct contact, and consistent face-to-face intervention, the role is not suitable for remote or hybrid working arrangements.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 AOT Practitioner, you will:

• Deliver intensive assertive outreach, including regular home visits and community-based engagement
• Work with individuals who are difficult to engage or do not attend appointments, using persistent and flexible approaches
• Undertake clinical assessments, risk management and care planning for a high-risk cohort
• Act as care coordinator/keyworker, ensuring continuity of care
• Deliver clinical interventions and support treatment, not just engagement
• Work within a model based on:
• Persistent engagement and relationship-building
• No discharge due to non-attendance (DNA)
• Proactive, flexible support to prevent crisis
• Collaborate closely with CMHT/CMHH, Crisis Teams, inpatient services and partner agencies

About us

Central and Northwest London Mental Health NHS Trust is committed to involve staff at all levels in the development of the organisation. TheTrust is committed to the principles of Improving Working Lives, and all managers are encouraged to follow Improving Working Lives practices.

The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) role is fundamentally a patient-facing position, focused on engaging and managing individuals who are often reluctant to engage with services.

The Team is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care.

The Assertive Outreach Team offers:

• The opportunity to work in a new, innovative model of care
• A strong focus on patient safety, engagement and recovery
• A supportive MDT environment with clear leadership and development opportunities

Job summary

Are you passionate about mental health care?

Do you have creative talents that can inspire and engage patients in a mental health setting?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as an Activity Co-ordinator at the Riverside Centre in Hillingdon Hospital.

We welcome individuals who can draw on their unique creative strengths to design engaging, recreational experiences that support and motivate patients throughout their recovery.

As part of your role, you will:

Receive regular supervision from an Occupational Therapist

Be invited to attend the Healthcare Support Worker Community of Practice forum

Access ongoing training through CNWL Learning and Development and the Recovery & Wellbeing College

Be encouraged to reflect, learn, and develop professionally in a supportive environment

You will work across two open acute mental health wards and one Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit, as part of a team of six Activity Co-ordinators. You may occasionally be asked to provide cover on additional wards as needed.

The role involves planning and delivering a varied programme of social, creative, and skills-based activities, both in group settings and on an individual basis. These activities promote social inclusion, recovery, and a sense of purpose, and are offered both on the wards and within the local community.

*We revere the right to close this post early*

Main duties of the job

The Activity Co-ordinator role is a dynamic and rewarding patient-facing role, central to delivering holistic care and supporting the smooth operation of an inpatient acute mental health ward.

You will need to be creative and possess determination to continually improve / adapt and mould the offers of therapeutic, recovery and skill-based groups in order to promote recovery and independence amongst our service users.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Good communication skills: verbal and written, English to GCSE or equivalent
• Experience in facilitating groups and individual activities
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs and experiences of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions

About us

Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's largest NHS Trusts.

With great size, comes fantastic opportunities, to develop, innovate and progress.

Please note: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. "Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024."

As such, if you don't meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in the Pre-Screening Immigration section of your application form.

Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE).

For further info please visit: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Job summary

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust works in partnership to provide responsive & dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability & substance misuse services to the diverse & culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative & enthusiastic Primary Care Pharmacy Techto join our forward thinking, friendly & expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Bronzefield.By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health & well-being. Our healthcare services work to a7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed & maintained to the highest of standards at all times.

Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system & other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable & high-quality primary care & mental health services to those who may have offended & those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status & to encourage social inclusion.

Main duties of the job

To provide a dispensing service, medicines management and an administration service for medicines to the prisoners residing in our care:

Work as an active member of the Pharmaceutical team to assist in ensuring the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality specialist prison pharmaceutical service which reflects National and local policy and priorities, taking into account the high level of security that must be maintained at all times.

Assist in providing a timely and efficient pharmaceutical service

Contribute to the development of and support implementation of medicine management strategy and associated services and projects across the Prisons

About us

Central andNorth WestLondon NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision

• Annual personal development plans/appraisals

• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme

• Support and guidance with Revalidation

• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services

• Season ticket loans

• Cycle to work scheme

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£33,677 to £40,996 a year per annum inc. Fridge HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2014-A

Job locations

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management and Organisation:

• Participate in the efficient day to day running of the dispensary
• To provide medicine management
• Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in local/national guidance in order to maintain/deliver high quality services to the Prison.
• Under the supervision of a senior technician, to provide a timely and efficient stock topping up service to the wings with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are appropriately maintained in accordance with an agreed stock list
• Responsible for ensuring medicines are supplied and replenished to the emergency cupboards, giving medicine related advice, where necessary, to other healthcare professionals
• Check emergency bags and maintain records for audit.
• Once qualified for a suitable length of time to work towards completing the accredited checking technicians course undertaking periodic re-assessment (every 2 years) as appropriate

Dispensary responsibilities:

• Work with a team of technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations via update discs
• Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant
• Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions
• The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk and health and safety and will be required to work within the prison service and CNWL Service Policies and Procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Clinical:

• Ensure that all dispensed medicines are processed in accordance with agreed dispensing standards.
• Enter patient details on the computerized record system using information from prescriptions prepared by the medical staff ensuring that drug histories are up to date and complete
• Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other patients, staff requests
• Provide regular medicines management service to each Wing to:

• Check all prescriptions and remove those out of date for filing in the prisoners medical notes Check all medication including stocks, removing unwanted items for return to pharmacy in line with departmental policies and procedures

• Ensure that patients being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP.
• Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other teams internally or at other sites.

Research & Audit:

• Assist in the collection and analysis of workload data when requested
• Help identify areas where the technical pharmacy service can be developed.

Education and Training:

• Participate in the development and delivery of training events for CNWL employed staff in the prison Healthcare to support:

The implementation of medicine related policies and procedures

An appropriate level of knowledge for healthcare professionals using homely remedies

The implementation of clinical guidelines and the preferred prescribing list

Communication:

• Deal appropriately with requests from GPs, courts, police and substance misuse clinics regarding patient medication, weighing up the need for information against patient confidentiality and seeking advice from more senior staff on complex and contentious issues
• Advise selected patients regarding their medication and other relevant pharmaceutical issues adjusting the level of advice as appropriate to overcome barriers to understanding (e.g. hard of hearing, conveying complex information in an easily understandable form)

Financial:

• Support the Pharmacy Manager in providing the pharmacy service within the budgets relating to prescribing and provision of pharmaceutical services to ensure that budgets are not exceeded.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager to identify potential savings from the medicine budget for future financial years if so required.

Responsibilities specific to the prison environment:

• To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety, and any other relevant material within the prison setting.
• To ensure that the Healthcare Centre meets the security requirements.
• The post holder will be in contact with prisoners on a daily basis; this client group can be challenging due to the high proportion that have mental health illness and substance misuse problems.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time with agreement from the employee and employer.

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Management and Organisation: Participate in the efficient day to day running of the dispensary To provide medicine management Assist in maintaining correct Controlled Drug records in accordance with the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in local/national guidance in order to maintain/deliver high quality services to the Prison. Under the supervision of a senior technician, to provide a timely and efficient stock topping up service to the wings with responsibility for ensuring stock levels are appropriately maintained in accordance with an agreed stock list Responsible for ensuring medicines are supplied and replenished to the emergency cupboards, giving medicine related advice, where necessary, to other healthcare professionals Check emergency bags and maintain records for audit. Once qualified for a suitable length of time to work towards completing the accredited checking technicians course undertaking periodic re-assessment (every 2 years) as appropriate Dispensary responsibilities: Work with a team of technicians to provide an accurate and efficient dispensing service. Maintain a clean and tidy working environment for the dispensing process Assist in the development, implementation and review of dispensary Standard Operating Procedures Maintain computer files for prisoner information and dispensary computer operations via update discs Maintain high levels of safety and security and be constantly vigilant Ensure that pharmaceuticals are transported to the prison gate and around the prison in a manner which maintains the integrity and security of the medicines whilst adhering to necessary safety precautions The post holder has a responsibility to themselves and others in relation to managing risk and health and safety and will be required to work within the prison service and CNWL Service Policies and Procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Clinical: Ensure that all dispensed medicines are processed in accordance with agreed dispensing standards. Enter patient details on the computerized record system using information from prescriptions prepared by the medical staff ensuring that drug histories are up to date and complete Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other patients, staff requests Provide regular medicines management service to each Wing to: Check all prescriptions and remove those out of date for filing in the prisoners medical notes Check all medication including stocks, removing unwanted items for return to pharmacy in line with departmental policies and procedures Ensure that patients being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP. Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator. Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other teams internally or at other sites. Research & Audit: Assist in the collection and analysis of workload data when requested Help identify areas where the technical pharmacy service can be developed. Education and Training: Participate in the development and delivery of training events for CNWL employed staff in the prison Healthcare to support: The implementation of medicine related policies and procedures An appropriate level of knowledge for healthcare professionals using homely remedies The implementation of clinical guidelines and the preferred prescribing list Communication: Deal appropriately with requests from GPs, courts, police and substance misuse clinics regarding patient medication, weighing up the need for information against patient confidentiality and seeking advice from more senior staff on complex and contentious issues Advise selected patients regarding their medication and other relevant pharmaceutical issues adjusting the level of advice as appropriate to overcome barriers to understanding (e.g. hard of hearing, conveying complex information in an easily understandable form) Financial: Support the Pharmacy Manager in providing the pharmacy service within the budgets relating to prescribing and provision of pharmaceutical services to ensure that budgets are not exceeded. Support the Pharmacy Manager to identify potential savings from the medicine budget for future financial years if so required. Responsibilities specific to the prison environment: To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety, and any other relevant material within the prison setting. To ensure that the Healthcare Centre meets the security requirements. The post holder will be in contact with prisoners on a daily basis; this client group can be challenging due to the high proportion that have mental health illness and substance misuse problems. This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time with agreement from the employee and employer.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent
• Registered with the GPhC

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines
• Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners'
• Experience of stock control
• Computer literate
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience with using Pharmacy Manager/Systmone and/or JAC computer software
• Understanding the principles of clinical governance
• Pharmacy hospital experience

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients
• Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets
• Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour
• Ability to respond in a calm manner in a crisis

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent Registered with the GPhC Experience & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of legislation and good practice in relation to medicines Knowledge of government publication 'A pharmacy service to prisoners' Experience of stock control Computer literate Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience with using Pharmacy Manager/Systmone and/or JAC computer software Understanding the principles of clinical governance Pharmacy hospital experience Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, health care professionals and patients Ability to manage own workload and meet objectives and targets Ability to perform in a challenging environment and cope with potentially aggressive behaviour Ability to respond in a calm manner in a crisis

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middx

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Band 6 ECT/rTMS Nurse is a senior post. The postholder will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate neuromodulation treatments, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). The postholder will lead daily clinical operations, undertake specialist assessments, deliver treatments in line with national standards, and ensure high-quality patient care throughout the treatment pathway.

The role includes clinical leadership, supervision of junior staff, coordination of patient pathways, and active involvement in service development, audit, governance, and accreditation processes.

Main duties of the job

Assess patients pre-treatment including physical health checks, mental state, risk assessment, and treatment suitability.

Provide specialist nursing care during ECT or rTMS sessions, ensuring safety, comfort, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Ensure compliance with national guidelines, for ECTAS (ECT Accreditation Service) and NICE guidance.

Contribute to audits, quality improvement, and service accreditation processes.

Manage patient pathways, including referrals, scheduling, follow-up appointments, and communication with community teams.

Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Band 5 nurses, HCAs, and students

Deliver training to staff on ECT/rTMS procedures, safety, and patient care.

Work closely with: Consultant psychiatrists, Anaesthetists (ECT), other mental health teams

Communicate treatment progress, risks, and outcomes to the wider MDT/ referring team.

Lead on incident reporting, investigation, and learning.

Ensure infection control compliance within the treatment suite.

Participate in clinical governance meetings, audits, and service reviews.

Maintain safeguarding awareness, escalating concerns appropriately.

Provide psychoeducation about ECT/rTMS, addressing concerns and reducing stigma, and offer emotional support, especially for anxious or vulnerable patients.

Support informed consent, ensuring patients understand risks, benefits, and alternatives

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest and most diverse NHS Trusts in the UK, providing mental health, community, learning disability, addictions and offender care services across London, Milton Keynes, Surrey and beyond. Joining CNWL means becoming part of a compassionate, forward-thinking organisation that values kindness, respect, and continuous learning.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff feel supported, listened to and able to thrive. CNWL offers extensive opportunities for professional development

leadership training, and career progression, alongside strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a culture that encourages innovation and service improvement.

Staff wellbeing is central to how we work. CNWL provides access to a wide range of wellbeing resources, staff networks, flexible working options where possible, and a supportive environment that empowers you to deliver excellent care.

By joining CNWL, you become part of a Trust that invests in its people, celebrates diversity, and is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services across our communities.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year pa inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

333-J-HA-0749

Job locations

ECT/Neuromodulation Clinic, Harrow

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Band 6 nurses work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 6 nurses are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by:

Support the running of the ECT service based on safe, good practice. Role involves front of house clerking in patients, supporting patient in recovery post treatment, covering for Lead nurse in assisting administration of treatment in absence.

Coordinate ECT clinics for inpatients and outpatients across

Facilitate students learning experience for ECT which will include Nursing and Medical students and students from other health related professions. Through Observation of ECT and Teaching Sessions about ECT

Organize training of qualified staff in running the ECT clinic to cover Absence of the postholder

Responsible for collating statistics on use of ECT at Northwick Park which is required by the Trust

Administer rTMS using pre-defined protocols

Be actively involved in promoting the activities of the neuromodulation service

To be prepared to expand skillset in new neuromodulation therapies as the service expands.

To represent CNWL and regional and national neuromodulation forums as the opportunity arise.

Actively involvement in Clinical Audit and Research work undertaken within the Trust

To be aware of and comply with all aspects of the NMC code of Professional Conduct.

Completing stock takes of equipment and medication on a weekly basis to ensure the running and safety of the clinic.

Values

Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all Band 6 nurses to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friends family and carers and also other staff members.

As a Band 6 nurse we expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better.

We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome peoples differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic.

We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs.

We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for ourwork.

As a band 6 nurse we expect you to role model these values and contribute to ensuring that they are embedded in the practice of the team.

Key Responsibilities

Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.

Patient Safety

Band 6 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:

Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible

Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary

Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services

Being open and transparent about their own practice

Supervising the work of others

Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made

Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement

Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records

Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements.

The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Band 6 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.

Clinical Outcomes

Band 6 nurses often work with people who have complex needs and contribute to the effectiveness of services by:

Being confident, autonomous practitioners who take responsibility for the care they give to patients but also take responsibility for overseeing the work of others in the team including less experienced nurses and staff without a professional qualification

Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures

Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs

Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care

Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but also work as team members

Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by:

communicating well with all members of the team

understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives

reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings

encouraging the team to learn from adverse events or respond to data analysis from audits or benchmarking exercises and implement sustainable initiatives which improve clinical outcomes

Patient Experience

Band 6 nurses contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their health and wellbeing by:

Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers

Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making

Signposting patients and carers to the courses provided by the Recovery and Wellbeing College or services provided by the local authority or voluntary sector

Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident

Demonstrating clinical leadership and challenging any poor behaviour to patients, families or other staff members and creating a positive, inclusive culture in which everyone is treated with kindness and respect and the trusts values are embedded in all practice

Responding to complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy

Supporting yourself and others

All services and teams in the Trust should be able to demonstrate that they are meeting the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards of care. Band 6 nurses are expected to be Clinical Leaders and play an active role in ensuring that the team understands the CQC standards and what individual team members do to help achieve those standards by:

Taking a lead role in gathering and recording evidence which demonstrates that CQC and locally agreed standards are being met: assessing the performance of the whole team by using audit and benchmarking exercises and often contribute to the implementation of quality improvement initiatives

Contributing to the performance management of teams and creating a positive culture in which the team can learn from mistakes and is enthusiastic to improve

Deputising for the Inpatient manager /Matron and ensuring that there is no fall in performance in their absence. This may include managing the team and coordinating shifts.

Engaged staff are more productive and Band 6 nurses play a role in engaging in other staff members in the Trust and the work we do by:

Providing supervision and annual appraisals to individuals and giving constructive, regular feedback which helps those individuals reflect on their work, understand their objectives and the CQC standards and monitor their progress towards achieving them

Participating constructively in their own supervision and annual appraisal processes

Using continuing professional development funds to develop a relevant clinical specialism, gain sign-off mentorship skills or undertake accredited leadership or management modules.

Service Specific Responsibilities

The service specific responsibilities attached to this Band 6 nurse post are explained in the Service Specific Section attached to this Job Description and the attached Person Specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Band 6 nurses work closely with the people who use our services, families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 6 nurses are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by: Support the running of the ECT service based on safe, good practice. Role involves front of house clerking in patients, supporting patient in recovery post treatment, covering for Lead nurse in assisting administration of treatment in absence. Coordinate ECT clinics for inpatients and outpatients across Facilitate students learning experience for ECT which will include Nursing and Medical students and students from other health related professions. Through Observation of ECT and Teaching Sessions about ECT Organize training of qualified staff in running the ECT clinic to cover Absence of the postholder Responsible for collating statistics on use of ECT at Northwick Park which is required by the Trust Administer rTMS using pre-defined protocols Be actively involved in promoting the activities of the neuromodulation service To be prepared to expand skillset in new neuromodulation therapies as the service expands. To represent CNWL and regional and national neuromodulation forums as the opportunity arise. Actively involvement in Clinical Audit and Research work undertaken within the Trust To be aware of and comply with all aspects of the NMC code of Professional Conduct. Completing stock takes of equipment and medication on a weekly basis to ensure the running and safety of the clinic. Values Central and North West London NHS Trust expects all Band 6 nurses to act in a way which shows you understand our core values and are willing to put them into practice with service users, their friends family and carers and also other staff members. As a Band 6 nurse we expect you to show COMPASSION, contribute to a caring and kind environment and recognise that what you do and say helps can make the lives of others better. We expect you to RESPECT everyone and acknowledge and welcome peoples differences rather than ignore them or see them as problematic. We expect you to EMPOWER others and continually try to provide information, resources and support to help others make their own decisions and meet their own needs. We expect you to work in PARTNERSHIP and behave in a way that shows that you recognise that commissioners and users of our services are the people who generate and pay for ourwork. As a band 6 nurse we expect you to role model these values and contribute to ensuring that they are embedded in the practice of the team. Key Responsibilities Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience. Patient Safety Band 6 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by: Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possible Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services Being open and transparent about their own practice Supervising the work of others Reflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records Maintaining compliance with their mandatory training requirements. The NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses and all nurses, including Band 6 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct. Clinical Outcomes Band 6 nurses often work with people who have complex needs and contribute to the effectiveness of services by: Being confident, autonomous practitioners who take responsibility for the care they give to patients but also take responsibility for overseeing the work of others in the team including less experienced nurses and staff without a professional qualification Providing skilled, evidence based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and procedures Working with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process including assessing risks and needs Acting as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective care Working as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but also work as team members Contributing to creating and maintaining high performing teams by: communicating well with all members of the team understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings encouraging the team to learn from adverse events or respond to data analysis from audits or benchmarking exercises and implement sustainable initiatives which improve clinical outcomes Patient Experience Band 6 nurses contribute to the people using our services feeling respected and empowered to make decisions about their health and wellbeing by: Working in partnership with patients and their families and carers Gaining consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making Signposting patients and carers to the courses provided by the Recovery and Wellbeing College or services provided by the local authority or voluntary sector Reassuring people by being professional, responsive, knowledgeable and confident Demonstrating clinical leadership and challenging any poor behaviour to patients, families or other staff members and creating a positive, inclusive culture in which everyone is treated with kindness and respect and the trusts values are embedded in all practice Responding to complaints or concerns effectively and quickly in line with the Trust policy Supporting yourself and others All services and teams in the Trust should be able to demonstrate that they are meeting the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards of care. Band 6 nurses are expected to be Clinical Leaders and play an active role in ensuring that the team understands the CQC standards and what individual team members do to help achieve those standards by: Taking a lead role in gathering and recording evidence which demonstrates that CQC and locally agreed standards are being met: assessing the performance of the whole team by using audit and benchmarking exercises and often contribute to the implementation of quality improvement initiatives Contributing to the performance management of teams and creating a positive culture in which the team can learn from mistakes and is enthusiastic to improve Deputising for the Inpatient manager /Matron and ensuring that there is no fall in performance in their absence. This may include managing the team and coordinating shifts. Engaged staff are more productive and Band 6 nurses play a role in engaging in other staff members in the Trust and the work we do by: Providing supervision and annual appraisals to individuals and giving constructive, regular feedback which helps those individuals reflect on their work, understand their objectives and the CQC standards and monitor their progress towards achieving them Participating constructively in their own supervision and annual appraisal processes Using continuing professional development funds to develop a relevant clinical specialism, gain sign-off mentorship skills or undertake accredited leadership or management modules. Service Specific Responsibilities The service specific responsibilities attached to this Band 6 nurse post are explained in the Service Specific Section attached to this Job Description and the attached Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health
• Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development

Desirable

• Practice assessor/ supervisor training completed, completion of preceptorship.
• Completion of medication competency assessment
• Intermediate Life support Training

Previous Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience working as a Band 5 nurse in Older / Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services

Desirable

• ECT experience
• RTMS experience

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mental Health Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development Desirable Practice assessor/ supervisor training completed, completion of preceptorship. Completion of medication competency assessment Intermediate Life support Training Previous Experience Essential Extensive experience working as a Band 5 nurse in Older / Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services Desirable ECT experience RTMS experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ECT/Neuromodulation Clinic, Harrow

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ECT/Neuromodulation Clinic, Harrow

Watford Rd

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Central andNorth WestLondon NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health,intellectualdisabilityand substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated,innovative and enthusiastic RegisteredMental Health Nurse to join our forward thinking, friendly and expandingHealth & JusticeteamatHMP High Down.Byjoiningour Prisons Health Care Team,you willnot only look after the healthcare needs ofour patientsresidingin secure environments, but who alsocanhave a real impact on promoting health and well-being.Our healthcare services work to a7-dayweek working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare isalways managed andmaintainedto the highest of standards.

Our motto is"Caring NOT Judging"so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services tothose who may have offendedand those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.

We offera great rangeof career pathways to support our nurses through their journey, see the list of endless opportunities under the working for your organisation tab.

Main duties of the job

• To function fully within the Mental Health In-reach Team, assessing and treating patients through their journey in prison.
• To accept referrals and triage patients with the team.
• To undertake Early Days In Custody (EDIC) assessments. To ensure all new arrivals to receive a brief assessment of individual presentation and need, referring patients on to other services (GP, SMS, chaplaincy, psychology etc) and book further assessment if indicated.
• To participant in Care and Separation (Segregation) Unit (CSU) rounds with a GP and primary care nurse.
• To undertake comprehensive assessments alone or with colleagues and feedback to the Multi-disciplinary Team, ensuring that planned care is individual and appropriate to the needs of the patient.
• To provide effective case management to a defined caseload in accordance with the Care Programme Approach, in conjunction with the team, appropriate prison departments and external health, social care and probation services.
• To ensure effective pre-release care planning.

About us

Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision; Annual personal development plans/appraisals; Support and guidance with Revalidation; Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies.We arealso abletoofferaccesstoa full range of internal and external training opportunitiesacross our services.

Our Health and Justice healthcare services present unique and diverse learning, development, and leadership opportunities for nurses, where you will have the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of adults, children and young people who often experience a wide range of health inequalities.

We have a clinical leadership career pathwayin placeto ensure you feel supportedandvalued via our career pathway programme thatfacilitateslifelong learningand development enabling you to progress within you career within Health & Justice.

We will support you to ensure you develop your clinical and leadership skills this includes:

• Induction programme

• Career coaching

• Clinical supervision

• Reflective Practice

• Ongoing support from professional nurse advocates

• NHS Leadership Academy leadership course

• Bespoke health and justice clinical competencies

• External training courses in enhanced and advanced practice

Alloursites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inc. Outer HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2075

Job locations

HMP High Down

High Down Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities.

Quality of Care:

• Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach.
• Working with the Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce.
• To work under the direction of the team manager and staff in the service to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard.
• To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams.
• To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the patients and staff teams.
• To work within the Prison service safer custody framework for managing suicide and self-harm (ACCT procedures) to support patients requiring this.
• To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability.
• To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the Prison.
• To carry out duties in accordance with Prison / NOMS policies.
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison departments and external agencies.
• To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release and discharge planning.
• To communicate effectively with all relevant internal departments and external agencies regarding clients, within the restrictions of a prison environment.
• To work closely with the MDT and identify and facilitate an effective range of therapeutic interventions for this particular client group.
• To respond to urgent referrals and to assess whether input from the team is indicated/appropriate.
• To offer a range of evidence based interventions and proactive risk management approaches to help the service user and their family to reduce and manage symptoms, high risk behaviour and other disabling effects of their conditions and enable, as far as possible, full and sustained recovery.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed.
• To monitor treatment, support concordance and ensure prompt action is taken to alleviate unwanted effects.
• To provide advice and information to patients about their care.
• To provide access to and ongoing psycho-education regarding the various mental health conditions to patients.
• To provide interventions and work with other disciplines/agencies/teams in the care of service users experiencing co-morbid problems with substance use/misuse.
• Provide written reports and discharge summaries as required.
• Co-ordinate CPA review meetings and produce written care plans and circulate care plan to relevant people and agencies in accordance with the Trust policies and guidelines.
• To have a working knowledge of the MHA 1983 (Amendment 2007) as used within criminal justice settings.
• To safely plan patient care back out into the community from Prison, or transferring to alternative prison establishments ensuring continuity of care is provided.
• The post holder where possible will, under the direction of the team manager and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD&PS for full details of duties and responsibilities. Quality of Care: Promote the health and well-being of patients and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment based on an individualised approach. Working with the Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce. To work under the direction of the team manager and staff in the service to ensure that clinical priorities are clearly understood and met to an agreed standard. To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams. To undertake risk assessments including the formulation of a comprehensive plans developed jointly with the patients and staff teams. To work within the Prison service safer custody framework for managing suicide and self-harm (ACCT procedures) to support patients requiring this. To provide a service sensitive to age, culture, ethnicity and gender, sexuality and disability. To contribute to the effective multi-disciplinary team working within the team and the rest of the Prison. To carry out duties in accordance with Prison / NOMS policies. To undertake comprehensive assessment of individuals: to include all areas of need and information gathering from all relevant Prison departments and external agencies. To case manage an identified caseload of clients, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and relevant agencies and carers. To include the planning and implementation of effective care plans, regular review meetings, timely referral to external agencies, within the framework of the CPA, to ensure effective pre-release and discharge planning. To communicate effectively with all relevant internal departments and external agencies regarding clients, within the restrictions of a prison environment. To work closely with the MDT and identify and facilitate an effective range of therapeutic interventions for this particular client group. To respond to urgent referrals and to assess whether input from the team is indicated/appropriate. To offer a range of evidence based interventions and proactive risk management approaches to help the service user and their family to reduce and manage symptoms, high risk behaviour and other disabling effects of their conditions and enable, as far as possible, full and sustained recovery. To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed. To monitor treatment, support concordance and ensure prompt action is taken to alleviate unwanted effects. To provide advice and information to patients about their care. To provide access to and ongoing psycho-education regarding the various mental health conditions to patients. To provide interventions and work with other disciplines/agencies/teams in the care of service users experiencing co-morbid problems with substance use/misuse. Provide written reports and discharge summaries as required. Co-ordinate CPA review meetings and produce written care plans and circulate care plan to relevant people and agencies in accordance with the Trust policies and guidelines. To have a working knowledge of the MHA 1983 (Amendment 2007) as used within criminal justice settings. To safely plan patient care back out into the community from Prison, or transferring to alternative prison establishments ensuring continuity of care is provided. The post holder where possible will, under the direction of the team manager and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.

Person Specification

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse NMC
• Evidence of professional development since registration

Desirable

• Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job

Essential

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework
• Experience of working in community setting
• Experience of mentoring or supervising students

Desirable

• Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential

• Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
• Able to accept constructive feedback.
• Able to ask for support where required
• Compassionate & non-judgmental approach
• Flexible

OTHER

Essential

• The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process.
• Risk assessment and management skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Proven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks
• Problem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate
• To use supervision positively and effectively.
• Effective time management
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients

Desirable

• Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.

Person Specification EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse NMC Evidence of professional development since registration Desirable Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: CBT, DBT, Dual Diagnosis, etc. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job Essential Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of care co-ordinating within CPA framework Experience of working in community setting Experience of mentoring or supervising students Desirable Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service. Able to accept constructive feedback. Able to ask for support where required Compassionate & non-judgmental approach Flexible OTHER Essential The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Expert in engaging with people with mental health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process. Risk assessment and management skills. Excellent IT skills. Proven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience. Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks Problem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills. Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance). Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate To use supervision positively and effectively. Effective time management Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients Desirable Knowledge of CPA, Mental Health Act, MAPPA, legislation and policies relevant to prison mental health.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP High Down

High Down Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP High Down

High Down Lane

Sutton, Surrey

SM2 5PJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

CNWL is aTop Employer Award Winner, delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse communities across London and beyond. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Primary CareNursing Associateto join our supportive Health & Justice team atHMP Bronzefield.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in secure settings, helping to improve health outcomes, promote wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Working within our prison healthcare service, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across a 7-day service.

Guided by our motto,"Caring, Not Judging,"we work alongside the criminal justice system and partner agencies to deliver responsive, person-centred primary care and mental health services that support recovery,rehabilitationand social inclusion.

Join an award-winning team where your skills, compassion andexpertisecan have a lasting impact.

Find out whatit'slike to work with us:Hear from our Health & Justice staff

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible in assisting in the delivery of healthcare services to the prison population. Supported by registered nursing staff within healthcare, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focussing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long term conditions, health promotion and screening and responding to emergencies. They will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of Local and national Policies and Procedures.

The post holder will be expected to undertake the following (training will be given):

• Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms
• Administer medication as agreed within areas of competence and under the direction of a qualified nurse and act as 'second signatory' as required
• Wound care
• Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring
• ECG recording
• Venepuncture
• Assist with minor surgery
• Near patient testing e.g. INR monitoring
• Health promotion advice
• Secondary health screening
• Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics
• Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly
• Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with physical and mental health needs.

About us

Why Join Our Team?

At CNWL, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing,developmentand career progression.You'llbenefitfromregular supervision,personalised development plans,specialist training opportunities,preceptorshipprogrammesandrevalidation support,helping you achieve your professional goals.

We value and celebrate our staff through initiatives such as ourHidden Gem Awardsand annual staff recognition events.You'llalso have access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, ensuring you feel supported both at work and beyond.

ThroughMyTrustBenefits, you and your family can access over 1,400 discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining, alongside free online learning resources to support your personal and professional development.

Staff based at our Surrey sites enjoyadditionalbenefits, includingfree onsite parkingandcomplimentary access to onsite leisure facilities, making it easier to stay active, prioritise wellbeing and save money.

Join an award-winning organisation whereyou'llfeel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,812 to £32,715 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-2054-A

Job locations

HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties:

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
• Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
• Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained
• Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients
• Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member
• Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
• Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient
• Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals
• Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care
• Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)

Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Principal Duties: Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• oGood general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
• oUK NMC PIN
• oEvidence of personal development in previous employment
• oNVQ 2 medication administration qualification

Desirable

• oCare certificate or equivalent

Previous Experience

Essential

• oPrevious relevant work experience

Desirable

• oExperience of working within a secure environment

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
• oAble to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• oAble to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• oBasic working knowledge of IT and emails
• oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• oWillingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment

Other

Essential

• oAbility to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
• oAbility to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service

Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics

Essential

• oWillingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
• oAble to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential oGood general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent oUK NMC PIN oEvidence of personal development in previous employment oNVQ 2 medication administration qualification Desirable oCare certificate or equivalent Previous Experience Essential oPrevious relevant work experience Desirable oExperience of working within a secure environment Skills & Knowledge Essential oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding oAble to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate oAble to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy oBasic working knowledge of IT and emails oAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting oWillingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment Other Essential oAbility to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices oAbility to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics Essential oWillingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility oAble to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP/YOI Bronzefield

Woodthorpe Road

Ashford, Middlesex

TW15 3JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiasticPrimary Care Senior Staff Nurseto join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Coldingley.

By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed and maintained to the highest of standards at all times.

Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those who may have offended and those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.

Why not see what our staff say about working within our award winning teams: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice

Main duties of the job

• Deliver an expert healthcare service to patients.
• Be confident in offering advice to clinicians, allied healthcare professionals and patients.
• Provide a comprehensive primary care health service as part of the integrated health service comprising Primary care, Substance misuse and Mental Health teams, supported by allied health professionals.
• Undertake physical health assessments, run clinics, provide and evaluate a range of health treatments and interventions, to meet the patient's healthcare needs and contribute to the wider continuous development of healthcare services.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options in order to provide clinical guidance to staff on matters relating to physical health and wellbeing.
• Ensure high standards of primary care services are delivered in a changing healthcare environment, ensuring that the needs of the patients are at the centre of practice.
• Ensure that the Healthcare Team is integrated within the wider prison services and that there is excellent communication and working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external
• Continually promote high standards of service within the nursing team and contribute to development of a culture of professionalism within the team.
• Participate in a flexible working arrangement which will include weekends and unsocial hours when required.

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:

• Monthly supervision
• Annual personal development plans/appraisals
• Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:

• Preceptorship Programme
• Support and guidance with Revalidation
• Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies

Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include:

• Health and wellbeing services
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relocation package*subject to meeting criteria*

The trust alsovalues its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.

All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-1968-A

Job locations

HMP Coldingley

Bisley, Woking

GU24 9EX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see main job description and person specification for full list of responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver and evaluate clinically appropriate interventions using evidenced based guidance and practice.

• Set up processes/protocols for effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for those patients with physical, mental health and substance misuse problems.

• Safeguard vulnerable patients in line with CNWL Trust safeguarding policies.

• Apply local risk assessment and management protocols.

• Make appropriate referrals to other services for long term or complex care management.

• Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary clinical practice to provide focused and integrated care treatment programs/packages.

• Use highly skilled interventions to de-escalate aggressive patient behaviours and be aware of the appropriate processes for dealing with them.

• Work collaboratively with staff of other disciplines e.g. prison, education staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.

• Work within own sphere of competency and ensure that training needs are communicated to the team manager.

• Participate in local and trust audits and trust audits. Participate in clinical governance and utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the multi-disciplinary team.

• Liaise with other professional services e.g. hospital staff, GPs and caseworkers, sharing information where appropriate.

• Work in a highly emotive environment with patients who may have a sexual offending history or mental health / substance misuse problems on a regular basis. Able to communicate sensitive and complex information whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.

• Attend and contribute to prison meetings as required, and present the view of Healthcare Team on relevant clinical issues. Ensure any actions taken from these meetings are communicated to the appropriate individual responsible for completing the action.

• Ensure that pathways of care are created for the patients, including collecting collateral information and making appropriate referrals into the community when they are approaching discharge.

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure information about risk is recorded and communicated sensitively and comprehensively.

• Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording.

• Ensure that within all aspects of professional activity e.g. communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and the assessment, development and delivery of interventions, issues of diversity such as race, culture, identity, gender and sexuality are sensitively considered and incorporated to reflect individual differences appropriately.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see main job description and person specification for full list of responsibilities: Plan, deliver and evaluate clinically appropriate interventions using evidenced based guidance and practice. Set up processes/protocols for effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for those patients with physical, mental health and substance misuse problems. Safeguard vulnerable patients in line with CNWL Trust safeguarding policies. Apply local risk assessment and management protocols. Make appropriate referrals to other services for long term or complex care management. Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary clinical practice to provide focused and integrated care treatment programs/packages. Use highly skilled interventions to de-escalate aggressive patient behaviours and be aware of the appropriate processes for dealing with them. Work collaboratively with staff of other disciplines e.g. prison, education staff to provide integrated and coordinated care. Work within own sphere of competency and ensure that training needs are communicated to the team manager. Participate in local and trust audits and trust audits. Participate in clinical governance and utilise research skills for audit, service development and research within the area served by the multi-disciplinary team. Liaise with other professional services e.g. hospital staff, GPs and caseworkers, sharing information where appropriate. Work in a highly emotive environment with patients who may have a sexual offending history or mental health / substance misuse problems on a regular basis. Able to communicate sensitive and complex information whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times. Attend and contribute to prison meetings as required, and present the view of Healthcare Team on relevant clinical issues. Ensure any actions taken from these meetings are communicated to the appropriate individual responsible for completing the action. Ensure that pathways of care are created for the patients, including collecting collateral information and making appropriate referrals into the community when they are approaching discharge. Work closely with colleagues to ensure information about risk is recorded and communicated sensitively and comprehensively. Maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry and recording. Ensure that within all aspects of professional activity e.g. communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and the assessment, development and delivery of interventions, issues of diversity such as race, culture, identity, gender and sexuality are sensitively considered and incorporated to reflect individual differences appropriately.

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse
• Evidence of personal and professional development following registration.

Desirable

• Post registration qualification appropriate to speciality
• Mentorship or practice assessor certification
• Chronic disease management or long term condition qualification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job

Essential

• Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations
• Experience of providing and receiving supervision
• Experience of running clinics

Desirable

• Experience of working within a secure environment / prison
• Experience of SystmOne patient information IT system

OTHER

Essential

• Motivated to maintain the highest standards in a changing service
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area
• Able to recognise signs of stress in self & others
• Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job
• Able to work to a 7 day week service

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential

• Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe storage and administration of drugs
• Knowledge of clinical audit process and an ability to use audit tools
• Ability to assess plans, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if untoward changes occurred.
• Knowledge of risk assessment management and its implementation.
• Able to use computer software packages such as MS Word, Outlook and Excel
• Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality
• Understand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it
• Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice & understanding of clinical governance in maintaining quality of care
• Ability to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision
• Knowledge of current developments in specialist clinical area.
• Committed to personal/professional development
• Flexible approach to work including both day and night shifts where night shifts occur

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Person Specification Education / Qualification Essential Registered Adult Nurse Evidence of personal and professional development following registration. Desirable Post registration qualification appropriate to speciality Mentorship or practice assessor certification Chronic disease management or long term condition qualification PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job Essential Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations Experience of providing and receiving supervision Experience of running clinics Desirable Experience of working within a secure environment / prison Experience of SystmOne patient information IT system OTHER Essential Motivated to maintain the highest standards in a changing service Willingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area Able to recognise signs of stress in self & others Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job Able to work to a 7 day week service SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe storage and administration of drugs Knowledge of clinical audit process and an ability to use audit tools Ability to assess plans, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if untoward changes occurred. Knowledge of risk assessment management and its implementation. Able to use computer software packages such as MS Word, Outlook and Excel Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of patient confidentiality Understand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice & understanding of clinical governance in maintaining quality of care Ability to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision Knowledge of current developments in specialist clinical area. Committed to personal/professional development Flexible approach to work including both day and night shifts where night shifts occur Desirable Leadership skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Coldingley

Bisley, Woking

GU24 9EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Coldingley

Bisley, Woking

GU24 9EX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

CNWL Parent And Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) is a pilot service in Brent. We are looking for an Assistant Psychotherapist to join the current team. The post-holder will be based in Brent CAMHS and will have clinics in the community and in Family Hubs across Brent.

In line with the Start 4 Life Programme, the service will offer support to infants in the first two years of life with mild, moderate or severe mental and emotional health needs, and their mothers in the first two years postpartum; who have mild to moderate mental health concerns past or present, risking the mother-infant relationship. This service also extends to fathers, co-parents and the overall familial relationship with the infant, with the infant remaining the focus of the work.

The service will be delivered by a MDT consisting of a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, a Lead Parent-Infant Psychotherapist, two Parent-Infant Psychotherapists, and an Assistant Psychotherapist.

Main duties of the job

• The post-holder will work under supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality; brief psycho-dynamically-informed, outcome focused interventions for PAIRS.
• To work with the multi-disciplinary team maintaining excellent working relationships with other professional and voluntary workers and significant others.
• To represent the service as appropriate at meetings, case conferences and to liaise with other agencies.
• To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the PAIRS across all sectors of care. To support clinicians and clinical systems, do ROMS etc
• To support the provision of psychological assessment and intervention under supervision
• In addition the post holder would support the development and delivery of a wide range of supportive interventions to enable infants and their mothers/carers referred to the service to improve the quality of parent-infant relationships.
• The post holder will be required to be creative, flexible, adaptable, professional and motivated in all aspects of their role, both in clinical delivery and within the development of the service provision.
• The post-holder will be involved in elements of participation in the PAIRS and respective borough.
• The post-holder will work with infants, their mothers and families within PAIRS with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities

About us

The post also necessitates the post holder to travel regularly across Brent and when necessary, to local community amenities or independent sector establishments often transporting test materials, audio-visual and IT equipment.

To find out more about working in CAMHS please CLICK HEREfor one of our CAMHS video

Job summary

Development Nurse GU and contraception - Band 5 - 6.

Sexual Health Clinic, based at Guildford.

Surrey Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Services are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic registered nurses who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary innovative sexual and reproductive health service.

Main duties of the job

This is a development post for a registered adult nurse. The post holder will follow an individual training programme to develop their nursing knowledge from Band 5 staff nurse to Band 6 senior staff nurse through practical, real time, on the job experience training.

The post holder will be working to deliver a high standard of integrated sexual health care to patients, including delivering nurse led clinics. During the duration of the training programme, the post holder will build knowledge and experience on the types and complexities of patient groups, working towards the Integrated Sexual Health Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse Job Description.

The post holder will be required to work shift patterns that include evenings. The post holder will have the flexibility to work across sites, particularly for training and development opportunities.

The individual training programme will be dependant on skills and qualifications prior to commencing the role. The time frame will be determined by the skill set, speed of achievement of competencies at each stage up to 2 years.

The training programme includes training and assessment of the following competencies and skills:

o DFSRHo STIF Core & pluso LoC SDIo Microscopyo Venepunctureo Cryotherapyo Practice Supervisoro Appropriate Patient Group Directions

The post is part time (22hrs) but consideration will be given to suitable candidates who wish to work less part time with a minimum of WTE 0.5 (18.75hrs).

About us

We are committed to offering you an environment to flourish which includes dedicated development opportunities as well as a healthier work life balance. We will offer you;

• Flexible shift working, Part-timer or Condensed hours to provide a healthy work-life balance;60/40 work split allowing time to work from home
• Commitment from the team to develop youby offering coaching and in-house development sessions such as Preceptorship Workshop, Leadership programmes, ACP modules and CBT-P training
• Free access to our Staff and Wellbeing serviceto ensure that you are always looking after yourself
• Commitment to career mappingto ensure continuous professional development including opportunities within the Trust
• On-site shadowing opportunitiesincluding HTT, Psych Liaison and many more
• An opportunity to work with a friendly, dynamic, passionate and diverse teamwho are committed to looking after each other as well as their patients
• Excellent staff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, blue light card, discounts at Nando's and Superdrug, mobile phone contracts and much more!
• Award-winning Staff Networks
• Hidden Gem & annual award ceremonies

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inc fringe HCAS (Pro Rata for P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

333-D-SH-0432

Job locations

Buryfields Clinic

61 Lawn Road

Guildford

GU24AX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working towards the band 6 senior staff nurse job description, as below.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL PRACTICE

• To maintain a high standard of nursing care and service provision, testing, treatment and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and screening for HIV and other blood borne infections (BBVs).
• To inform, advise, teach and counsel clients on all methods of contraception including performing Implanon insertion and removal.
• To obtain clear and thorough relevant histories from patients.
• To examine patients and obtain appropriate clinical specimens according to clinic protocol.
• To manage a range of symptomatic and asymptomatic female and male cases including discharge, genital ulceration and genital warts.
• To manage patients attending for Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP), Post-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Sexual Exposure (PEPSE) or Post-exposure for HIV (PEP) according to local guidelines.
• To initiate Cryotherapy according to Cryotherapy protocol.
• To recognize signs and symptoms of complex and unstable health problems requiring medical review and refer on to appropriate health professionals.
• To treat patients within the confines of patient group directions (PGDs) and arrange prescriptions of treatments not covered by PGD and safely administer and supply these.
• To perform microscopy according to protocol.
• To carry out partner notification processes.
• To promote sexual health and wellbeing through advice and information giving.
• To maintain clinical case notes including electronic patients records to a high standard.
• To observe and adhere to clinic protocols and working guidelines.
• To liaise with nursing colleagues, other members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
• To assist in provision of nurse led sexual and reproductive health consultation in an outreach setting.

Job description Job responsibilities Working towards the band 6 senior staff nurse job description, as below. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL PRACTICE To maintain a high standard of nursing care and service provision, testing, treatment and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and screening for HIV and other blood borne infections (BBVs). To inform, advise, teach and counsel clients on all methods of contraception including performing Implanon insertion and removal. To obtain clear and thorough relevant histories from patients. To examine patients and obtain appropriate clinical specimens according to clinic protocol. To manage a range of symptomatic and asymptomatic female and male cases including discharge, genital ulceration and genital warts. To manage patients attending for Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP), Post-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Sexual Exposure (PEPSE) or Post-exposure for HIV (PEP) according to local guidelines. To initiate Cryotherapy according to Cryotherapy protocol. To recognize signs and symptoms of complex and unstable health problems requiring medical review and refer on to appropriate health professionals. To treat patients within the confines of patient group directions (PGDs) and arrange prescriptions of treatments not covered by PGD and safely administer and supply these. To perform microscopy according to protocol. To carry out partner notification processes. To promote sexual health and wellbeing through advice and information giving. To maintain clinical case notes including electronic patients records to a high standard. To observe and adhere to clinic protocols and working guidelines. To liaise with nursing colleagues, other members of the multidisciplinary team and external agencies. To assist in provision of nurse led sexual and reproductive health consultation in an outreach setting.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN (NMC Sub-part 1 Adult branch)

Desirable

• Univeristy cert or eqiv in sexual health training
• DFRSH or eqiv university cert in contaception/reproductive health

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in Sexual Health
• Previous experience in Contraception

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Must have an active interest in this speciality and client group and be motivated to learn about sexual health and contraception
• IT skills - conversant with windows environment.

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• IT skills - word processing (MS word)
• IT skills - presentations (MS powerpoint)
• IT skills - Spreadsheets (MS excel)

Abilities

Essential

• Willingness to undertake all aspects of the development training programme to progress to Band 6
• Must have the motivation and ability to work with both male and female client groups.
• The ability to discuss matters of sex and sexuality.
• The ability to approach clients as a whole.
• The ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and adaptable to his/her role/work.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN (NMC Sub-part 1 Adult branch) Desirable Univeristy cert or eqiv in sexual health training DFRSH or eqiv university cert in contaception/reproductive health Experience Essential Post registration experience Desirable Previous experience in Sexual Health Previous experience in Contraception Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) Must have an active interest in this speciality and client group and be motivated to learn about sexual health and contraception IT skills - conversant with windows environment. Desirable Venepuncture IT skills - word processing (MS word) IT skills - presentations (MS powerpoint) IT skills - Spreadsheets (MS excel) Abilities Essential Willingness to undertake all aspects of the development training programme to progress to Band 6 Must have the motivation and ability to work with both male and female client groups. The ability to discuss matters of sex and sexuality. The ability to approach clients as a whole. The ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Flexible and adaptable to his/her role/work.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buryfields Clinic

61 Lawn Road

Guildford

GU24AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Buryfields Clinic

61 Lawn Road

Guildford

GU24AX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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