# Senior Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-nurse/9acc20fe-6c26-4035-adce-2d8594f53769 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-nurse/9acc20fe-6c26-4035-adce-2d8594f53769.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £45,953 - £54,254 Per annum incl. HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T10:51:26.190Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Hillingdon/Central_North_West_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Adult_Mental_Health/Adult_Mental_Health-v8153803 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8153803?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Mental Health Lounge Assessment Service at Hillingdon Hospital also known as the Lighthouse provides a consultation and assessment service for all patients over the age of 18 years who present in a mental health crisis. This service functions as a dedicated 24/7 alternative to A&E for individuals requiring urgent mental health support. The role involves biopsychosocial assessment, management and review of all adult patients over the age of 18 years (including over 65s) as part of your day-to-day clinical activity. As a member of a large multidisciplinary team, the types of referral that you would expect to receive would include; Deliberate self-harm, Disorders of mood - depression, anxiety, mania, Psychotic illness, and Associated substance misuse issues and withdrawals. Previous applicants need not apply. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work as a key member of the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Lounge Service. The work will involve the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of mental health needs in a diverse patient population, including risk assessment and the development of risk management plans. You will be required to make clear autonomous decisions based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgements based on available treatment options, including those related to admission and discharge planning. Your interpersonal skills will be expected to be excellent and you must be able to confidently communicate at a high level both verbally and in writing. You must be able to demonstrate de-escalation skills with challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile situations. The post-holder will be expected to work flexibly within the team. The working hours will be a combination of rotational shift working (long day shifts and nights shifts) to ensure a 24/7 service is provided ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please review the Job description for more information about the role. The role involves biopsychosocial assessment, management and review of all adult patients over the age of 18 years (including over 65s) as part of your day-to-day clinical activity. As a member of a large multidisciplinary team, the types of referral that you would expect to receive would include; Deliberate self-harm, Disorders of mood - depression, anxiety, mania, Psychotic illness, and Associated substance misuse issues and withdrawals. The post holder will work as a key member of the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service. The work will involve the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of mental health needs in a diverse patient population, including risk assessment and the development of risk management plans. You will be required to make clear autonomous decisions based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgements based on available treatment options, including those related to admission and discharge planning. Your interpersonal skills will be expected to be excellent and you must be able to confidently communicate at a high level both verbally and in writing. You must be able to demonstrate de-escalation skills with challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile situations. Please see attached job description for details. ## Person Specification ### Previous Experience **Essential** - Significant psychiatric liaison or community crisis team experience - Evidence of ability to effectively lead an effective shift in a busy and acute environment - Experience in the management of psychiatric emergencies ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - NMC Registered Nurse or Registered Social Worker ### Skills, Knowledge, Abilities **Essential** - Knowledge of recent legislation and guidelines affecting crisis services. **Desirable** - An understanding of Clinical Governance - Ability to use IT systems ### Attitudes, Aptitudes & Personal Characteristics **Essential** - Experience of effective communication with other agencies at a variety of levels - Ability to manage resources effectively. ## Documents - [band 6 (pdf, 232.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10453769) - [cnwl values (pdf, 182.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1162) - [cnwl staff charter (pdf, 684.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2868) - [cnwl staff networks (pdf, 320.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1160) - [cnwl reward and wellbeing handbook 2020 (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1773) - [cnwl culture scarf behaviour framework (pdf, 710.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2869) - [accommodation information for new starters (pdf, 120.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2438) - [mhcas nurse practitioner person specification (pdf, 32.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10453772) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.