Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a full time (1.0 WTE) motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to a brand-new role within a small resource, offering intensive support to high intensity users of our urgent and emergency care pathways, with a diagnosis of autism.This post is for a 2-year fixed term contract and will be based in the same building as Central Norfolk CRHT at Hellesdon Hospital, within a multi-disciplinary team of clinical psychologists, therapists, mental health nurses, and allied health professionals.
The Autism Intensive Support (AIS) team work with autistic service users presenting with mental health needs which have required multiple urgent and emergency care contacts in recent months, for up to a year. The service currently operates a capped caseload during this pilot phase so that a small cohort of service users can receive intensive support. Improving inclusivity of mental health care for autistic people is essential for reducing health inequalities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will plan and provide compassionate interventions to autistic individuals with a range of mental health issues, work as part of multidisciplinary team, support recovery and independence, help with medication management and therapy, and primarily work in community settings. However, there will be occasions where ward in-reach work is required to support successful transitioning between inpatient and community settings and to support ward staff with autism-informed mental health care.
The post will involve direct work with service users and their carers and families. The postholder will also work with our other providers in the system and AIS MDT to create robust and effective formulation-led care packages that help the service user move towards their recovery goals and reduce their mental health crises.
The post holder will support with the monitoring of the Dynamic Support Register (DSR) for Adults with a Learning Disability and or Autism, across Norfolk and Waveney where there is a risk of admission to a specialist learning disability unit or mental health acute setting. You will also be expected to support the AIS MDT with undertaking consultations, signposting sessions, and training of NSFT colleagues to improve the confidence and skill of mainstream mental health community and ward staff to deliver autism informed mental health care.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be provided with clinical and line management supervision by the NDD Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The postholder will:
- Be an experienced Mental Health Nurse who has a keen interest or experience of neurodiversity. Ideally, the post holder will have a professional background in Autism and/or Learning Disabilities and a passion for working in this field.
- Have a passion for improving mental health treatment outcomes for autistic people
- Have experience of designing, planning, implementing, or delivering training to staff, carers and patients.
- Be willing to engage and promote joint working with our key system partners for LD, Autism and Mental Health.
- Be able to travel independently to enable adequate geographical reach across the Norfolk and Waveney NSFT aged 18+ mental health teams for equitable access/provision.
- Be willing to undertake training in Diagnostic Interview for Social Communication Disorder (DISCO), ADI-R or ADOS assessor if needed to support the AIS clinical and operational model, or have prior qualification/experience in this area.
PLEASE NOTE: As this team covers a large geographical area, this role requires the ability to travel independently across Norfolk and Waveney to meet strict time deadlines for home visits, meetings, and appointments within community and inpatient services. You will therefore need to hold a full UK driving licence and have the use of a vehicle.Public transport would not be a reliable form of transport and would not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet these specified criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be provided with clinical and line management supervision by the NDD Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The postholder will:
- Be an experienced Mental Health Nurse who has a keen interest or experience of neurodiversity. Ideally, the post holder will have a professional background in Autism and/or Learning Disabilities and a passion for working in this field.
- Have a passion for improving mental health treatment outcomes for autistic people
- Have experience of designing, planning, implementing, or delivering training to staff, carers and patients.
- Be willing to engage and promote joint working with our key system partners for LD, Autism and Mental Health.
- Be able to travel independently to enable adequate geographical reach across the Norfolk and Waveney NSFT aged 18+ mental health teams for equitable access/provision.
- Be willing to undertake training in Diagnostic Interview for Social Communication Disorder (DISCO), ADI-R or ADOS assessor if needed to support the AIS clinical and operational model, or have prior qualification/experience in this area.
PLEASE NOTE: As this team covers a large geographical area, this role requires the ability to travel independently across Norfolk and Waveney to meet strict time deadlines for home visits, meetings, and appointments within community and inpatient services. You will therefore need to hold a full UK driving licence and have the use of a vehicle.Public transport would not be a reliable form of transport and would not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet these specified criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with the relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Evidence at social care / health related study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Familiar with risk assessment and its management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify and action change in health care need
- Able to demonstrate the ability to process, plan and delegate work
Desirable
- Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of Person-Centred Care
- Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Knowledge of national policy influencing older persons' health care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with the relevant professional registration
Desirable
- Evidence at social care / health related study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Familiar with risk assessment and its management
Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify and action change in health care need
- Able to demonstrate the ability to process, plan and delegate work
Desirable
- Able to time manage and reflect on clinical practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of Person-Centred Care
- Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act/Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Knowledge of national policy influencing older persons' health care
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).
