Overview

All our wards are currently engaging in Quality Improvement projects as we continually seek to improve service-user experiences and provide high-quality outcomes. You will have the opportunity to engage in these projects and be supported to identify new ones as we continue to evolve. Moreover, our new ward will provide ample scope for progression into more clinical and managerial positions, enabling you to broaden your horizons and take on new challenges.In return, you will be offered:Opportunities to shadow other services across our site, including HTT, CMHT, low-secure unit, first-response service and our highly specialised mother and baby unitDevelopment opportunities to help you progress in your career, i.e. secondment opportunities, rotations, funded coursesCareer mapping with a focus on your progression and development within the serviceFlexible shift working hours to provide a healthy work-life balanceWorking within a dynamic team with visibility of the Senior Management Team (Matron, Service Manager and Borough Director)Excellent staff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans and a cycle-to-work schemeAward-winning Staff NetworksHidden Gem and annual award ceremonies, Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.Patient Safety

Band 5 nurses contribute to the provision of safe and reliable services by:Using their clinical judgement and risk assessments to keep the people using our services as safe as possibleSafeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their limits and asking for help, and escalating concerns when necessaryEscalating safety concerns and, by doing so, acting as effective advocates for those who use our servicesBeing open and transparent about their practiceSupervising the work of otherReflecting on everyday practice to identify areas where improvements in safety or quality can be madeWorking with others to create a culture of continuous improvementMaintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive recordsMaintaining compliance with their mandatory trainingThe NMC plays an important role in safeguarding the public by regulating the work of nurses, and all nurses, including Band 5 nurses, are expected to register with the NMC each year and adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct.Clinical Outcomes

Band 5 nurses contribute to the effectiveness of services by:Providing skilled, evidence-based nursing care which adheres to agreed policies and proceduresWorking with patients and families in all stages of the care planning process, including assessing risks and needsActing as patient advocates in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective careWorking as autonomous practitioners and taking responsibility for the care they give to patients but within their limits of competency and confidenceContributing to creating and maintaining high-performing teams by:

communicating well with all members of the teamunderstanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectivesreflecting on their practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetingsidentifying how care could be improved

About Riverside Centre and Location

An exciting opportunity has opened up for you to join our accredited wards at Riverside Centre. At CNWL, we are committed to working at the highest standards of clinical excellence, and at Riverside, our wards are AIMS accredited (Accreditation for Inpatient Mental Health Services), and this has been recognised and awarded to us by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 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 in our healthcare settings.Situated in the vibrant borough of Hillingdon, London, our ward offers an incredible location to live and work. Hillingdon is renowned for its rich cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and numerous recreational amenities. There is always something exciting to explore during your downtime.The borough is well-connected with excellent transportation links, allowing for easy access to Central London and beyond. Hillingdon is a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally, surrounded by a lively community and endless opportunities for leisure and entertainment.Join us on this ground-breaking journey as we shape the future of mental healthcare.

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