Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse to join the Hounslow Mental Health Support Team (MHST). As part of an innovative schools-based early intervention service, you will work directly with children, young people, families and education staff to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to deliver evidence-based group interventions, contribute to whole school mental health initiatives, provide consultation and training, and support the development of psychologically informed school environments. We are looking for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about child and adolescent mental health, values collaborative working, and is committed to making a meaningful difference within school communities

Main duties of the job
You will work across educational settings in Hounslow to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties and behaviours that challenge. You will undertake assessments, formulate care plans, deliver evidence-based interventions, and support young people and families to achieve positive outcomes.

The role includes delivering group-based interventions, facilitating workshops and training for school staff, parents and carers, contributing to consultation meetings with school link workers, and supporting the implementation of a Whole School Approach to Mental Health. You will work collaboratively with schools, health and social care colleagues, participate in outcome monitoring and service development activities, and contribute to creating psychologically informed environments that promote wellbeing and resilience across school communities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about early intervention, enjoys collaborative working, and is motivated to make a lasting difference to the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.

About us
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 and 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.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 222-LS-CMAHS-845
Job locations: Heart of Hounslow Health Centre, 92 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• Registered on the NMC register, parts RN3, RNMH or RN4
• Accreditation from a nationally recognised body
• Mentorship/teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• First or higher degree in appropriate subject area
• Post registration training in CAMHS
• Evidence of accredited courses in child and adolescent mental health practice

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience in mental health
• Experience of assessment and working therapeutically with children, young people and their families within a mental health setting
• Experience of working in a number of ways i.e. assertive outreach, clinic-based settings, home, school or other appropriate environments
• Experience of using therapeutic skills, such as CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Family Work
• Experience of interagency and multidisciplinary working
• Experience of assessing risk and formulating safe and effective risk management plans
• Experience of teaching other professionals

Desirable

• Experience of management of child protection emergencies
• Experience of therapeutic work with children and families where abuse or neglect has occurred
• Experience of audit and/or research
• Experience of contributing to and implementing new service developments
• Experience of offering staff trainings and presentations
• Experience of working with young people in group settings

Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of on-going professional development
• The ability to present and communicate complex information
• A thorough understanding of the mental health needs of children and young people
• Ability to communicate and relate well to children, young people, parents and carers
• An understanding of local and national issues relating to children's development and mental health
• Understanding of the dynamics of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team working
• Understanding of the value of service user involvement and participation in all aspects of care and in the planning and the development of services
• Skills and sensitivity in working with difficult to engage children, young people and families

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: West London NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Hounslow Team Lead, Lesley O Connell, lesleyo'connell@nhs.net

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