Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a band 5 Nurse Practitioner to join our acute inpatient team. You will provide a high level of care and
support to people with complex care needs on long term placements.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with
multi-disciplinary teams to ensure suitable packages of care for service users.
The post holder will work with the team to provide a person-centred approach is
delivered.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To
understand and follow good practice within the framework for the Mental Health
Act, Mental Capacity Act and DoLs and Care Programme Approach.
2.To maintain
accurate records, both written and computerised to a standard that reflects
their level of clinical expertise. This
may involve the use of specialised psychometric tools to complement the
assessment and evaluation of service user care.
3.Liaise with
community based services and resources such as Focus, housing, Police and
voluntary sector organisations to facilitate the delivery of the most
appropriate and best possible care for the individual service user, carers and
their families.
4.Discuss
issues surrounding risk management and plan care accordingly advising others
regarding management of care with senior practitioners.
5.Discharge
planning.
6.To respond
to service user crisis in a positive pro-active manner.
7.To follow
clear care pathways, including methods to reduce the risk of further crisis
developing.
8.To work
flexibly within a 24 hour rota covering early, late and night shifts according
to service user need.
9.To provide
telephone support to any service users, carers, outside agencies or clinicians
who require information, advice or crisis intervention. This will require the Post Holder to make
immediate, effective decisions that will have implications for the positive
outcomes of the service users mental health.
10.Undertake
comprehensive CPA mental health assessments then develop and implement care
packages in a variety of settings.
11.To assist
in maintaining safe custody of drugs in accordance with the Trust policies and
procedures.
12.To
cover 7 days a week, 24 hours a day on a rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To
understand and follow good practice within the framework for the Mental Health
Act, Mental Capacity Act and DoLs and Care Programme Approach.
2.To maintain
accurate records, both written and computerised to a standard that reflects
their level of clinical expertise. This
may involve the use of specialised psychometric tools to complement the
assessment and evaluation of service user care.
3.Liaise with
community based services and resources such as Focus, housing, Police and
voluntary sector organisations to facilitate the delivery of the most
appropriate and best possible care for the individual service user, carers and
their families.
4.Discuss
issues surrounding risk management and plan care accordingly advising others
regarding management of care with senior practitioners.
5.Discharge
planning.
6.To respond
to service user crisis in a positive pro-active manner.
7.To follow
clear care pathways, including methods to reduce the risk of further crisis
developing.
8.To work
flexibly within a 24 hour rota covering early, late and night shifts according
to service user need.
9.To provide
telephone support to any service users, carers, outside agencies or clinicians
who require information, advice or crisis intervention. This will require the Post Holder to make
immediate, effective decisions that will have implications for the positive
outcomes of the service users mental health.
10.Undertake
comprehensive CPA mental health assessments then develop and implement care
packages in a variety of settings.
11.To assist
in maintaining safe custody of drugs in accordance with the Trust policies and
procedures.
12.To
cover 7 days a week, 24 hours a day on a rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or awaiting Registration.
- Evidence of current registration.
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development since qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to respond to service users, carers and significant others in a person centred way.
- Able to maintain a safe environment for service users, carers, staff and others.
- Able to work as a team member and effectively communicate with service users and other professionals.
- Able to assess individuals. Formulate, implement and evaluate care plans.
- Able to participate in clinical supervision.
- Demonstrate and understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act and DoLs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or awaiting Registration.
- Evidence of current registration.
- Basic IT Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development since qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to respond to service users, carers and significant others in a person centred way.
- Able to maintain a safe environment for service users, carers, staff and others.
- Able to work as a team member and effectively communicate with service users and other professionals.
- Able to assess individuals. Formulate, implement and evaluate care plans.
- Able to participate in clinical supervision.
- Demonstrate and understanding of the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act and DoLs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health problems
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
