Job Title
Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
Job Summary
Registered Senior Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist – Permanent full‑time (37.5 hrs/week). Contract: Permanent. Job Ref: 333‑G‑HM‑0793. Closing Date: 23/07/2026 23:59.
Location
Mill House, Town Uxbridge, Hillingdon.
Salary
£45,953 – £54,254 per annum (inclusive of HCAS).
Contract
Permanent, full‑time, 37.5hrs per week, Band 6 (NHS AfC).
Benefits
- Generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment)
- Flexible working and bank assignments where appropriate
- Access to CPD, reflective practice and supervisory support
- Comprehensive NHS benefits including HCAS
Responsibilities
- Assess service users’ mental and physical health status and needs.
- Assess other needs related to health and wellbeing.
- Undertake and input into risk assessments jointly with the MDT, and develop robust risk‑management plans in line with Trust policy.
- Develop and deliver robust care plans in partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues and a range of health and social care agencies, within the DIALOG+ framework.
- Identify how best needs can be met and facilitate sign‑posting, onward referral or rapid access to relevant professionals and services; provide support and advice to GP on effective management.
- Provide support and advice to service users, carers and other professionals on mental health issues.
- Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care within available resources, ensuring compliance with Trust policy.
Qualifications
- Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work.
- Post‑basic education evidence.
Skills & Abilities
- Participation in MDT work and contribution to Hub activities.
- Knowledge of therapeutic assessment and interventions (risk assessment, MSE, capacity assessment, initial assessments) to reduce distress for individuals with mental health issues.
- Ability to support individuals experiencing acute mental illness distress and crisis via care‑planning and safety‑planning.
- Understanding of legislation relevant to mental health practice.
- Prioritisation of competing demands.
- Reflective practice and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Effective verbal, non‑verbal, and telephone communication.
- Proficiency in IT: Microsoft Office and SystmOne Database.
- Capacity to teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff.
- Skills in a range of therapeutic interventions, psycho‑social treatment options.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years post‑registration experience in mental health nursing, occupational therapy or social work.
- Experience working within a community setting.
- Experience supervising the work of others.
Knowledge & Understanding
- Knowledge of Mental Health legislation.
- Understanding of client group and carers’ needs.
- Evidence‑based practice.
- Clinical governance.
- Principles of a whole‑team approach.
- Understanding of CMHH practices.
- Standards setting and audit.
Application Guidance
All applications must remain personal, accurate and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. The use of Artificial Intelligence is prohibited during the application and interview process.
Commitments and Safeguarding
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults; all staff and volunteers are required to share this commitment and follow safe recruitment practices. The Trust also promotes equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities.
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