Job summary
We are currently seeking skilled and compassionate Mental Health Nurses to join our new mental health workforce at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. This is a dynamic role in supporting both adult , children and young people presenting to emergency department in acute mental health distress
You will work as an interface between the Psychiatric liaison Team / CAMHS Crisis Team and A+E team to ensure patient's mental health needs are interpreted into high quality care whilst in A&E and provide ongoing support with mental state reviews as well as dynamic risk assessments.
The RMN will engage directly with patients in a holistic manner and determine any clinical, environmental and social needs.
Main duties of the job
To work collaboratively an in partnership with the user, carer, Psychiatric Liaison Service, CAMHS Crisis Team, agencies and have an understanding and awareness of the differences in their values and cultures as well as priorities and objectives and how those differences can affect partnership strategies
Undertake risk assessments for service users who are waiting in Emergency Department and be responsible for communicating information about the risks to all relevant services and agencies
To manage flow of MH patients efficiently, economically and escalate any concerns appropriately
Provide supervision and support to Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioners, Bank RMNs and students
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be independently and clinically responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of effective nursing care in UHL A&E. The applicant will liaise with other professionals and with those providing support services if / when necessary
Provide accurate reports to Mental Health Liaison Teams / CAMHS Crisis Team, assisting them to develop plans of care and make difficult decisions in cases where patients are exhibiting complex psychosocial needs and/or challenging behaviours
Undertake risk assessments for service users who are waiting in Emergency Department and be responsible for communicating information about the risks to all relevant services and agencies
To work in partnership with the user, carer, Psychiatric Liaison Service, CAMHS Crisis Team, and agencies and have an understanding and awareness of the differences in their values and cultures as well as priorities and objectives and how those differences can affect partnership strategies
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be independently and clinically responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of effective nursing care in UHL A&E. The applicant will liaise with other professionals and with those providing support services if / when necessary
Provide accurate reports to Mental Health Liaison Teams / CAMHS Crisis Team, assisting them to develop plans of care and make difficult decisions in cases where patients are exhibiting complex psychosocial needs and/or challenging behaviours
Undertake risk assessments for service users who are waiting in Emergency Department and be responsible for communicating information about the risks to all relevant services and agencies
To work in partnership with the user, carer, Psychiatric Liaison Service, CAMHS Crisis Team, and agencies and have an understanding and awareness of the differences in their values and cultures as well as priorities and objectives and how those differences can affect partnership strategies
Person Specification
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Additional qualification in clinical specialty
- Post qualification work experience
Educated to 1st Degree level
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of an Acute Mental Health environment
- Two years substantive post-registration experience gained working in a range of frontline adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions
- Proven ability of working within a multi-disciplinary team and evidence of team development
Desirable
- Appraisal completion training
Person Specification
Registered Nurse - Mental Health
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Additional qualification in clinical specialty
- Post qualification work experience
Educated to 1st Degree level
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of an Acute Mental Health environment
- Two years substantive post-registration experience gained working in a range of frontline adult mental health services, undertaking assessment and delivering interventions
- Proven ability of working within a multi-disciplinary team and evidence of team development
Desirable
- Appraisal completion training
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).
