Mental Health Nurse | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Hillingdon Hospital
Salary:	£36,943 - £44,900 Per annum inc HCAA
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Sept 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for staff to develop skills and gain experience in a role combining mental health in an acute hospital setting. These posts are unique across acute trusts and are newly developed meaning successful applicants will be a part of creating, shaping and imbedding the roles that provide a different perspective and breadth of experience than found in typical mental health posts. Staff will be supported by an established mental health leadership team and band 6 specialist nurses within the team. Opportunities to develop and further learning and skills within the role are encouraged.

The post holder will provide clinical mental health nursing assessment and engagement within the acute hospital setting. The post holder will primarily be based in the emergency department, however during periods where the ED does not require Mental Health nurses but other clinical areas such as the wards do require support from enhanced care nurses the expectation is that staff will be deployed to the areas with the greatest demand for their skills, using a range of skills to engage, stimulate/de-escalate patients who require additional support in hospital to keep them safe

Clinical Patient Care

• Provide mental health assessment, formulation and therapeutic intervention for patients presenting with acute mental health needs within the acute hospital setting.

• Undertake ongoing mental health risk assessments, including risks relating to self-harm, suicide, aggression, absconding, vulnerability, delirium/dementia, cognitive impairment and emotional distress.

• Deliver direct therapeutic engagement to patients requiring enhanced support, one-to-one observation or behavioural intervention.

• Support patients experiencing psychological trauma, distress, confusion, agitation or challenging behaviour using trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation skills.

• Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans that address behavioural, physical and mental health needs.

• Promote recovery-focused care that preserves dignity, autonomy, cultural needs and least restrictive practice.

• Actively participate in discharge planning to ensure safe onward care and reduce delays.

• Support families and carers by providing information, reassurance and involvement in care where appropriate.

• Respond promptly to deteriorating mental health presentations across wards and departments.

• Support management of patients detained under relevant legal frameworks including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

• Adhere to Hillingdon Hospital CARES values

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,

community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals

provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

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