Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced senior mental health practitioner to work closely with the Team Manager and other senior clinicians within H&F Central MINT services in Hammersmith & Fulham. This post is open to nurses, social workers and occupational therapists and is a management post within the team.

 Remodelled community teams have been established over the past year following a successful bid for additional resources.  In line with the population health model the team now deliver mental health interventions in partnership with primary care colleagues as well as continuing to provide care for those with more complex needs.

 The Long-Term Plan, together with NHSE’s Community Mental Health Framework, provides a historic opportunity to address gaps in the provision of Mental Health care within communities. Community teams have moved away from siloed, hard-to-reach services towards joined-up care and whole population management approaches, establishing a revitalised purpose and identity for community mental health services.

One of the LTP’s key objectives is to develop “new and integrated models of primary and community mental health care [which] will support adults and older adults with severe mental illnesses”.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead and monitor the performance and care delivery of the nursing staff in the MINT team; ensuring local professional leadership.

 They will participate in review of clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the area and support and implement changes to practice.

Additionally, they will liaise with other organisations and professionals to promote communication and good practice; be able to undertake audit activity and supervision to other staff in service area/care group.

They would need to have an understanding of psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education, wellness recovery action plans and discharge planning.

The post holder will also be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a small and defined caseload; and maintaining associated records.

In addition, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the team manager in providing effective leadership within a clinical team providing a high quality service within the resources available within a defined geographical area.

Working for our organisation

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.