Overview
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has opened up for you to join our accredited wards at Riverside Centre. At CNWL, we are committed to working at the highest standards of clinical excellence. Riverside wards are AIMS accredited (Accreditation for Inpatient Mental Health Services), recognised and awarded by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Through our training and development opportunities, many of our Band 5 Nurses have been promoted to Band 6 roles, and we support Nurses to complete further training to develop their careers. We are committed to promoting staff development and retention and will offer you these same opportunities.
Main duties of the job include engagement in Quality Improvement projects to continually improve service-user experiences and outcomes. Our new ward will provide ample scope for progression into clinical and managerial positions, enabling you to broaden your horizons and take on new challenges.
In return, you will be offered opportunities to shadow other services across our site, development opportunities (secondments, rotations, funded courses), career mapping, flexible shift work, a dynamic team with visibility of senior management, excellent staff benefits, award-winning staff networks, and annual award ceremonies.
Details
Date posted: 19 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £35,763 to £43,466 a year incl. HCAS (pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 333-G-HM-0722-B
Job locations: Riverside Centre, Pield Heath Rd, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and a positive experience for patients and families.
Patient Safety
Band 5 nurses contribute by:
* Using clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep service users safe
* Safeguarding people and escalating concerns when necessary
* Being open and transparent about practice
* Supervising the work of others
* Reflecting on practice to identify improvements in safety or quality
* Working with others to create a culture of continuous improvement
* Maintaining accurate records and mandatory training compliance
The NMC code of conduct and annual registration are required for all nurses.
Clinical Outcomes
Band 5 nurses contribute to the effectiveness of services by:
* Providing skilled, evidence-based nursing care adhering to policies and procedures
* Working with patients and families in care planning, assessing risks and needs
* Advocating for patients within the multidisciplinary team
* Working as autonomous practitioners within their competency
* Contributing to high-performing teams through clear communication and reflective practice
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Essential: Registered NMC Nurse Mental Health
* Desirable: Mentorship or equivalent; completion of preceptorship programme
Previous Experience
* Essential: Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; accurate record-keeping; knowledge of medication rounds and safe administration; practical experience of high-quality care
* Desirable: Experience in Acute Mental Health; facilitating group work; managing other staff
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy; effective communication with colleagues and service users
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; use of initiative; understanding of needs of people with mental health problems
* Ability to supervise and support junior staff and students; prioritise workload; implement person-centred care
* Desirable: experience in taking charge of a ward
Knowledge and Understanding
* Up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments
* Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct; Care Programme Approach framework
* Knowledge of risk assessment and management; current developments in mental health care
* Respect for service users with dignity and cultural sensitivity; maintain patient confidentiality; understanding of clinical governance
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. UK registration and, if applicable, skilled worker sponsorship considerations apply. Applicants should have current UK professional registration. For further information please refer to the NHS Careers site.
Employer: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Address: Riverside Centre, Pield Heath Rd, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
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