Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) Staff Nurse

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Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Health based place of safety Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 333-G-HM-0813

Site Riverside Centre Mental Health Town London Salary £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Salary period Yearly Closing 25/09/2026 23:59

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

We are seeking motivated and compassionate two (2) Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our dedicated Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) team. This is a unique opportunity to work within a highly specialised service based at Riverside Centre Mental Health Service, Hillingdon, offering excellent transport links and access across London.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for:

Assessment and Clinical Care

• Undertake comprehensive mental health, physical health, risk, and nursing assessments upon admission to the Health-Based Place of Safety.
• Monitor and evaluate service users' mental and physical health needs throughout their stay.
• Identify and respond appropriately to signs of deterioration, self-harm, suicide risk, substance misuse, withdrawal symptoms, or medical emergencies.
• Provide immediate clinical interventions and nursing care in accordance with evidence-based practice and organisational policies.

Risk Management and Safety

• Conduct dynamic risk assessments and develop appropriate risk management plans.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment for service users, staff, and visitors.
• Implement de-escalation techniques and least restrictive interventions in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Participate in emergency responses, including rapid tranquilisation, resuscitation, and management of medical emergencies where required.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to investing in our staff and nurturing future leaders by providing a supportive, compassionate, and collaborative working environment. As part of our dedicated team, you will have access to a wide range of professional development opportunities, including structured career progression pathways, regular supervision, career mapping, specialist training, and opportunities to shadow a variety of mental health services. Flexible shift patterns support a healthy work-life balance, while ongoing development initiatives have enabled many staff members to progress into senior clinical and leadership roles.

You will join an innovative, forward-thinking service that values excellence in nursing practice and encourages professional growth through case formulation, psychology-led training, and advanced development programmes. In addition, employees benefit from excellent transport links, award-winning staff networks, annual recognition events, and one of the most comprehensive staff benefits packages in London, including childcare support, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

If you believe you have the skills, experience, and dedication to contribute to our dynamic and innovative team, we would be delighted to hear from you. We encourage all prospective applicants to review the attached Job Description (JD) and Person Specification (PS) for detailed information about the role and its requirements.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered on the NMC register, Mental Health
• Numeracy skills required for the safe administration of medicines
• Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development

Skills and knowledge

• Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, present cases, take note of actions, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone and writing letters and reports
• Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
• Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
• IT Skills: Able to maintain electronic patient records. Use Microsoft Word for letter and report writing
• Nursing Skills: You are expected to have the skills required to act as a professional, registered nurse and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct
• Work well with other members of the team including communicating effectively, being kind and considerate, reliable and enthusiastic.
• Help others in the team achieve their objectives and deliver safe, effective care
• Mentor, teach and support others in the team
• Supervise others in the team
• Contribute to the culture of the team and play a role in making it inclusive, kind and hard working

Previous Experience

• You need previous experience of working in the community / mental health services either as a nurse, a student nurse or health care assistant.
• Caring for the people who use our services, their families and carers, and other staff
• Respectful of others and genuinely treating them how you would want to be treated
• Able and willing to work with service users, family and carers, and other staff in a way which empowers and supports others and makes them feel better about themselves
• Able and willing to work in partnership with service users, their friends and family as well as other health care professionals

Other

• Able to work efficiently in the community

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work.Application must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience.AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience.Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

• Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
• Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
• If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.