Job summary
King's is one of the UK'S largest and busiest teaching Trusts and has a unique profile of local services and focused tertiary specialities, together with an international reputation for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, fetal medicine, cardiac and blood cell cancer and major trauma.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as Mental Health Matron and ETOC Service Lead. The postholder will play a pivotal role in the development of an enhanced care service at our Denmark Hill site, and will additionally support ongoing strategic and operational work ensuring that patients presenting to any King's site with co-morbid mental health needs receive the very best care available.
Main duties of the job
To provide in-house support with mental health care to multi-disciplinary staff teams across the inpatient wards and across all divisions; to improve the quality of mental health care provided to patients admitted with mental health and physical health needs; to oversee the development of, and act as service lead for an ETOC team; and, under the direction of the Associate Director of Nursing for Mental Health, support the Trust's wider strategic and operational improvement aims.
- Leadership of ETOC for patients with mental health needs, neurodiversity, cognitive impairment or other forms of behaviour that challenges
- On hand clinical support for frontline staff supporting patients with mental health, social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Assure the pathway of care for patients with emotional, psychiatric, social or behavioural needs is timely, appropriate and well supported
- Work closely with ward matrons to ensure that mental health related educational needs of MDT staff teams are met, training is evaluated and responses to needs are creative and flexible
- Act as a point of contact for external and internal teams seeking up to date information on patients requiring ongoing mental health care
- Support with the assessment and implementation of trauma-informed approaches across the Trust, in line with national guidance
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Management and assessment of risk related to mental health, challenging behaviour and mental capacity, acting as an advocate for patients, families and staff where required.
- To support staff with the on-going risk assessment of patients including the need for enhanced therapeutic observations and care (ETOC) and where it can be stepped down or an alternative provided.
- To manage an ETOC service targeting Emergency Care and Acute Specialty Medicine at Denmark Hill initially and providing input as required to the development of a wider Trust wide service.
- To provide on the floor senior clinical support with urgent situations ensuring close work with the Trusts Liaison Psychiatry services.
- To act as a member of the Relational Care Team providing specialist advice and expertise relating to the management of challenging behaviour on inpatient ward areas and in the Emergency Departments.
- Support with and oversee the development of effective and individualised care plans for patients presenting with significant mental health needs, or who are presenting with challenging behaviour, incoordination with liaison psychiatry, medical, and nursing teams.
- Support patients experiencing delirium, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, or psychosis in the context of physical illness.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Trust policies.
- Support the MDT with complex discharge planning where mental health concerns are involved.
- Liaise with Adult and Childrens Social Care teams as required to address safeguarding concerns and coordinate care transitions.
- Collaborate with third-sector organisations and community mental health teams to facilitate smooth discharge planning where required.
- Respond to and escalate domestic abuse concerns following Trust safeguarding protocols.
- To support the Associate Director of Nursing for Mental Health with the Trusts operational and strategic goals, meeting regularly to monitor clinical care, finance/resources and HR issues, ensuring clear communication pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Management and assessment of risk related to mental health, challenging behaviour and mental capacity, acting as an advocate for patients, families and staff where required.
- To support staff with the on-going risk assessment of patients including the need for enhanced therapeutic observations and care (ETOC) and where it can be stepped down or an alternative provided.
- To manage an ETOC service targeting Emergency Care and Acute Specialty Medicine at Denmark Hill initially and providing input as required to the development of a wider Trust wide service.
- To provide on the floor senior clinical support with urgent situations ensuring close work with the Trusts Liaison Psychiatry services.
- To act as a member of the Relational Care Team providing specialist advice and expertise relating to the management of challenging behaviour on inpatient ward areas and in the Emergency Departments.
- Support with and oversee the development of effective and individualised care plans for patients presenting with significant mental health needs, or who are presenting with challenging behaviour, incoordination with liaison psychiatry, medical, and nursing teams.
- Support patients experiencing delirium, PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, or psychosis in the context of physical illness.
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with Trust policies.
- Support the MDT with complex discharge planning where mental health concerns are involved.
- Liaise with Adult and Childrens Social Care teams as required to address safeguarding concerns and coordinate care transitions.
- Collaborate with third-sector organisations and community mental health teams to facilitate smooth discharge planning where required.
- Respond to and escalate domestic abuse concerns following Trust safeguarding protocols.
- To support the Associate Director of Nursing for Mental Health with the Trusts operational and strategic goals, meeting regularly to monitor clinical care, finance/resources and HR issues, ensuring clear communication pathways.
Person Specification
Education, qualifcations, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Current NMC Registration Mental Health Nurse
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
- Extensive post-qualification experience, including time spent working at a senior level within mental health
- Extensive experience in mental health nursing within a hospital setting
- Experience of leading and developing a team
Desirable
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Project management experience
Person Specification
Education, qualifcations, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Current NMC Registration Mental Health Nurse
- Educated to postgraduate diploma/degree level or equivalent experience
- Management certificate or equivalent experience
- Extensive post-qualification experience, including time spent working at a senior level within mental health
- Extensive experience in mental health nursing within a hospital setting
- Experience of leading and developing a team
Desirable
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Project management experience
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).
