Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinician working with our systems partners -East Midlands Ambulance Service( EMAS) to implement best practice models relating to Mental Health Response Vehicles (MHRV) so that patients/citizens in mental health crisis can be supported through an approach that provides discreet attendance in the MHRV enabling triage assessment, treatment, support and or signposting.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Mental Health Nurses to provide clinical assessment and mental health support and signposting to citizens of all ages in a mental health crisis. You will work closely with trained ambulance staff on the Mental Health Response Vehicle who will be equipped to respond effectively to people in crisis.
You will be an experienced RMN and have current NMC registration. You will have proven post qualification experience .You will have a sound knowledge of risk assessment and demonstrate sound evidenced based practice. Past experience of working in a crisis team will be advantageous .
This is an exciting new service the post holder will be expected to support the development of the provision.
You will be based at East Midlands Ambulance Service Beechdale Road Nottingham NG8 3LL.
Additional training will be provided by EMAS.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive specialist assessments using highly developed skills, including the risk assessment and management of individuals who present in mental health crisis.
To work as autonomous senior practitioner who is accountable for their own professional activities, providing clinically effective and where possible evidence based therapeutic interventions, utilising specialist analytical and interpretive skills for adults and their carers presenting with complex needs.
To demonstrate expertise in analysing and reflecting upon their own clinical practice and that of others in all aspects of care given to patients in crisis and their families/carers.
To work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines as appropriate throughout the assessment and treatment process
To have highly developed report writing skillsBe responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive distressing and emotional information in relation to health issues. Communicate sensitive complex information about their condition to patients and their carers.
Developed knowledge of safeguarding procedure and experience in how to manage these situations including advising colleagues where necessary.
To work within professional and ethical frameworks established by national bodies such as the Department of health and the NMC
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide comprehensive specialist assessments using highly developed skills, including the risk assessment and management of individuals who present in mental health crisis.
To work as autonomous senior practitioner who is accountable for their own professional activities, providing clinically effective and where possible evidence based therapeutic interventions, utilising specialist analytical and interpretive skills for adults and their carers presenting with complex needs.
To demonstrate expertise in analysing and reflecting upon their own clinical practice and that of others in all aspects of care given to patients in crisis and their families/carers.
To work effectively with colleagues from other disciplines as appropriate throughout the assessment and treatment process
To have highly developed report writing skillsBe responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive distressing and emotional information in relation to health issues. Communicate sensitive complex information about their condition to patients and their carers.
Developed knowledge of safeguarding procedure and experience in how to manage these situations including advising colleagues where necessary.
To work within professional and ethical frameworks established by national bodies such as the Department of health and the NMC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy, at Diploma or degree level
- Evidence of learning and development post qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in adult mental health.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of working in acute mental health care
- Competency in completing comprehensive mental health assessments and assessments of risk.
- Experience in the development of robust care plans and risk management plans
- Understanding of responsibilities in relation to the mental health act, mental capacity act, CPA, and safeguarding
- Competency in meeting the expected performance and data quality targets for the role in a timely manner and an understanding of the importance of this.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community based, mental health team.
- Experience of crisis management
- Managerial/clinical leadership skills
- Experience of managing a duty system
- Experience of delegation of clinical tasks and management of team diary
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Training
Essential
- Qualification in mentorship/education of students appropriate to professional qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of comprehensive mental health assessments
- Current knowledge and understanding of acute mental health needs and an ability to demonstrate clinical competence.
- Able to clearly evidence knowledge of effective assessment risk and of risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy, at Diploma or degree level
- Evidence of learning and development post qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in adult mental health.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of working in acute mental health care
- Competency in completing comprehensive mental health assessments and assessments of risk.
- Experience in the development of robust care plans and risk management plans
- Understanding of responsibilities in relation to the mental health act, mental capacity act, CPA, and safeguarding
- Competency in meeting the expected performance and data quality targets for the role in a timely manner and an understanding of the importance of this.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community based, mental health team.
- Experience of crisis management
- Managerial/clinical leadership skills
- Experience of managing a duty system
- Experience of delegation of clinical tasks and management of team diary
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Training
Essential
- Qualification in mentorship/education of students appropriate to professional qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of comprehensive mental health assessments
- Current knowledge and understanding of acute mental health needs and an ability to demonstrate clinical competence.
- Able to clearly evidence knowledge of effective assessment risk and of risk management
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
