Physical Healthcare Assistant/Facilitator | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in the UK seeks a Band 3 Health Care Facilitator to support the Physical Health team at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital. The role involves delivering high standards of patient care including venepuncture in challenging circumstances. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience with chronic disease management. This role promotes a collaborative environment with a focus on staff development and patient care.

Benefits

Facilitation of in-house training

Monthly clinical supervision

Participation in forum meetings

Qualifications

• Must provide high standards of patient care.
• Experience in chronic disease management and urgent care.
• Ability to engage with complex Mental Health issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical health team at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital.
• Deliver venepuncture in challenging circumstances.
• Engage with a multi-professional team.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Venepuncture

Job description

Overview

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

An exciting and unique opportunity has surfaced for a Band 3 Health Care Facilitator to support the Physical Health team at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital. The team are extremely supportive and passionate about delivering excellent physical healthcare for both long term and acute problems, including a venepuncture service for clozapine monitoring.

The post holder must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide high standards of patient care.

Working hours

08:00 – 16:00, Monday to Friday, with a Flexible working approach required.

About Broadmoor

Broadmoor Hospital is at the forefront of forensic mental health nursing and forms part of the West London NHS Trust. It is one of only three High Secure Hospitals in England and Wales. Broadmoor is a stimulating, challenging and rewarding place to work, both clinically and culturally.

Support and development

We offer a fully supportive environment where staff development is paramount, including:

• Facilitation of training in-house, mandatory and University-based.
• Monthly clinical supervision.
• Participation in regular forum meetings designed to improve patient and staff experience.

Responsibilities

• Work across chronic disease management and urgent care to support the current specialist team.
• Deliver venepuncture, often in challenging and complex circumstances and/or environments.
• Deliver health promotion to patients and support the facilitation of specialist consultant and nurse-led clinics.
• Record NEWS2 observations and ECGs.
• Engage with a multi-professional team and patients with complex and challenging Mental Health issues.

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is a diverse provider delivering mental health, physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital and provides services in multiple London boroughs. It employs over 5,000 staff, with 59% from BME communities. 2024-25 turnover is over £500m. The Trust is rated Good overall by the CQC, with Forensic services rated Outstanding, and is involved in NW London Integrated Care System and related collaborations.

Application

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines 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 will assessed.

Application deadline: Friday 3 Oct 2025