Staff Nurse Crowthorne

Job summary

Interview Date will be 28th September, with no alternative dates

Broadmoor High Secure Hospital

Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7ET

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Salary Includes an amazing £6000 Recruitment & Retention Premia for High Secure Services, and a Broadmoor Hospital Allowance.

We are seeking a few Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our Team at Broadmoor High Security Hospital; these vacancies have come about as a result of a recent service review; and we are delighted to be able to recruit some exceptional Staff Nurses for our Service. You will be joining a team that is committed to providing high quality safe care to a complex patient group with challenging individual needs.

If you are a Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health Care, who has a passion in forensics, we would like to hear from you. Not accepting overseas nurses on this vacancy, and this vacancy may close early due to the high volumes of applications.

The post holder will carry out duties as designated by the nurse in charge and report on the patient's condition. They will maintain the orderliness, hygiene and safety of the ward environment and will be required to undertake routine clerical duties.

We are looking for someone who has the passion and dedication to make a real impact and be part of a growing and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a number of Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our Team at Broadmoor High Security Hospital, these vacancies have come about as a result of a recent service review; and we are delighted to be able to recruit some exceptional Staff Nurses for our Service.

You will be joining a team that is committed to providing high quality safe care to a complex patient group with challenging individual needs.

If you are a Registered Nurse with experience in Mental Health Care, who has a passion in forensics, we would like to hear from you.

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' overall by 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.

Details

Date posted: 07 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £42,943 to £50,899.45 a year
Per Annum Inclusive of all allowances

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 222-HSS-BM-BULK-SN-C

Job locations: Broadmoor Hospital, Joshua Webb Way, Crowthorne, RG45 7ET, United Kingdom

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.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered Nurse Mental Health on NMC Register (sub part 1 RN3 or RNMH, sub part 2 RN4)
• Able to produce a current portfolio of evidence: which concords with NMC Revalidation process and demonstrates compliance.
• Able to participate in a Preceptorship Programme.

Desirable

• Diploma / Degree in Nursing
• ENB 770 or equivalent in Specialist Field
• Mentorship in Practice I.e. ENB 998
• NVQ Assessor
• Relevant post registration health care qualifications
• Leadership & Coaching Qualification

Experience

Essential

• A General experience around mental health gained through a Nursing University Programme or work experience.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in a care environment
• General life experience/skills
• Evidence of being an Inspirational Leader

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in mental health nursing practice and current trends within mental health nursing
• Act in such a manner as outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and which meets the requirements of the Mental Health Act
• Maintain & Demonstrate awareness of professional and organisational developments.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Emotional resilience
• Clear personal and interpersonal boundaries
• Able to deal with complex interrelated information and activities
• Excellent team player and ability to facilitate partnership working
• Motivated and committed to maintain and promote high standards of nursing care.
• Ability to impart knowledge; supervise and direct the work of others.
• Ability to work on own initiative and work as a team member.
• Able to assess priorities and identify patients' needs
• Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Recognise own abilities and limitations. Experience of receiving and providing clinical supervision. Receptive to feedback.
• Be aware of and maintain standards of organisational conduct
• Realistic attitude on the outcome of treatment for personality disorders
• Ability to challenge nonconfrontationally.
• Good attendance record
• Ability to undertake training and duties compatible with the role
• Responsible and caring attitude
• Interest in personal and professional development
• Works in an ethical manner

Desirable

• Display a leadership and role model style that is consistent with organisational expectations and values and which secures the conditions under which clinical staff do their best work.
• Displays an ability to work with complexities ambiguities and situations in the clinical arena that may not be resolved immediately, but is able to work towards resolution in an appropriate time frame

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: West London NHS Trust

Address: Broadmoor Hospital, Joshua Webb Way, Crowthorne, RG45 7ET, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment & Retention Manager
Kayode Idris
k.idris@nhs.net
02083548653