Senior RMN - Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care (ETOC) Team

NHS

  • North West London
  • £56,276-63,176 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We are seeking two experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to lead a team of Mental Health Nurses and Mental Health Care Assistants to deliver excellent mental health nursing care to our patients. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the team as they carry out the core functions of assessment and care planning of patients who require intensive one-to-one nursing support that have been admitted to UCLH.Main duties of the jobThe post holders will work alongside the Matron for Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care (ETOC) to lead and support a team of Mental Health Nurses, providing clinical support and supervision to Band 6 Mental Health Nurses and Mental Health Care Assistants who in turn will provide mental health nursing support to patients who have been admitted to hospital wards and require close and supportive observations.A key part of the of role will involve teaching, education, and support to the nursing and medical teams in the hospital. We are seeking candidates who are comfortable and confident in sharing their expertise through teaching and multi-disciplinary working. The post holder will be expected to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. The post holder will work on a shift basis (daytimes only) allocating resources and ensuring oversight and support of all patients requiring enhanced observationsAbout usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year Per Annum Inclusive of HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number309-UCLH-6753Job locationsUniversity College London Hospital235 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • First level Registered Mental Nurse
  • Psychiatric liaison experience
Desirable
  • Dual Adult/Mental Nurse
  • Leadership qualification
  • Teaching Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Risk assessment and care planning of patients requiring ETOC
  • Care of mental health patients in the acute hospital setting
  • Teaching
  • Team/line Management
Desirable
  • Development of training programmes.
  • Quality improvement
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Demonstrates evidence of being able to educate others within the specialty
  • Experience of facilitating practice and acting as a mentor
  • Awareness of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with patients requiring ETOC
  • Organisational skills
  • Able to manage time effectively
  • Decision making skills
ValuesEssential
  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
CommunicationEssential
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrates awareness of the importance of / ability to work as part of a team.
  • Able to act as a patient advocate
  • Formal presentation skills
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and InclusionEssential
  • Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsEssential
  • First level Registered Mental Nurse
  • Psychiatric liaison experience
Desirable
  • Dual Adult/Mental Nurse
  • Leadership qualification
  • Teaching Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Risk assessment and care planning of patients requiring ETOC
  • Care of mental health patients in the acute hospital setting
  • Teaching
  • Team/line Management
Desirable
  • Development of training programmes.
  • Quality improvement
Skills and AbilitiesEssential
  • Demonstrates evidence of being able to educate others within the specialty
  • Experience of facilitating practice and acting as a mentor
  • Awareness of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with patients requiring ETOC
  • Organisational skills
  • Able to manage time effectively
  • Decision making skills
ValuesEssential
  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
CommunicationEssential
  • Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrates awareness of the importance of / ability to work as part of a team.
  • Able to act as a patient advocate
  • Formal presentation skills
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and InclusionEssential
  • Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

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