An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Mental Health Service (AMHS) at Lakeside Mental Health Unit. We are looking for candidates with a passion for providing the best possible care, you will have a sound knowledge of caring effectively for people with mental health problems and physical health needs. You will be working amongst diverse Members of the Multidisciplinary Team and an approachable Manager to assist through your development needs. *Please note: This vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received* We do not offer sponsorships for this role, therefore only applicants with a right to work in the UK status will be considered for shortlisting We are looking to recruit a high number of highly motivated people who are enthusiastic, innovative and has a desire to contribute to shaping and delivering modern mental health care on an Acute Mental Health Ward. The candidate must exercise forward thinking and remain emotionally resilient, who can provide high quality care that is both evidence based and patient focused. In return, we are able to offer successful candidates an excellent experience in a very unique and challenging setting. We provide regular supervision and training opportunities, both in-house and external. We require the post holders to be an effective team player and to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK. Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country. We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units. We’rerated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Together, we’re committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve. We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ and experience of mental illness. Covid-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process. Be professionally responsible for adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures. To undertake tasks in delivering patient care, rehabilitation or social care as directed by service professionals. To assist the nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team by carrying out delegated aspects of personal patient care. To carry out Physical Observation and escalate when need to To progress patient treatment, care planning and to observe any changes that affects the individual and accurately communicate these To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with the team and other relevant agencies effectively to ensure co-ordinated approach to patient care and attend team meetings as required. Maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken, including documentation in line with service standards. To prompt medication as directed by a registered health care professional. This advert closes on Monday 16 Mar 2026