Mental Health Nurse
About the role
Job summary
Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse - Assertive Outreach Team
Complex Psychosis Service | Hounslow | West London NHS Trust
Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a difference to people living with complex psychosis?
We are looking for a motivated, resilient and experienced Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our developing Assertive Outreach Team (AOT), part of the Complex Psychosis Service in Hounslow.
Our Assertive Outreach Team provides intensive, flexible and community-based support to individuals with severe and enduring mental illness, particularly complex psychosis, who require a more assertive approach to their care. Many of the people we support have experienced repeated hospital admissions, difficulties engaging with traditional mental health services, co-occurring substance misuse and significant clinical and social complexities.
This is a hands-on clinical role for a nurse who is confident working autonomously, managing complex presentations and making sound clinical decisions. You will work as a Named Worker within a multidisciplinary team, undertaking assessments, developing and delivering care plans, managing clinical risks and providing interventions that promote recovery and sustained engagement.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with service users, families, carers and partner agencies, including crisis services, police, ambulance services, housing and supported accommodation providers, social care and drug and alcohol services, to deliver coordinated and responsive care.
We are particularly interested in nurses who:
Have experience working with people with severe and enduring mental illness, particularly psychosis.
Are confident in clinical assessment, risk formulation and management, including risks to others.
Can work independently while recognising when to seek advice or escalate concerns.
Are persistent, flexible and creative in engaging people who may be reluctant to accept support.
Have a sound understanding of mental health legislation, safeguarding and medicines management.
Are compassionate, reliable and committed to delivering recovery-focused care in the community.
Previous experience in Assertive Outreach is welcome but not essential. We encourage applications from experienced nurses working in Early Intervention in Psychosis, Community Mental Health Teams, Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams and other relevant mental health services.
You will be joining a developing service with opportunities to contribute to shaping how assertive outreach is delivered in Hounslow, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed