Job summary
Sutton Uplift has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced RMN or CPN to join the Adult Community Service piloting Transformation (improving access, recovery & service user experience). We are looking to fill a permanent full-time position (37.5 hours a week) over 5 days - typically Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm (flexibility can be discussed at interview). This role will support the Primary Liaison and Recovery Team, which comprises of the Single Point of Access and the brief intervention Recovery Team.
You should enjoy working in a fast-paced but friendly environment where excellence in care is the paramount goal. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team (Admin, Consultant Psychiatrist, Senior & Trainee RMN/CPN's, Occupational Therapists and Managers), in order to provide the correct treatment and opportunities to support all patients.
Main duties of the job
Some of your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing therapeutic engagement for clients at primary care level and promoting independence as a step-down to GPs in primary care networks.
Participate in Duty rota e.g. resolve queries from GP's & other professionals, and support Team Lead in achieving key performance indicators by monitoring waiting lists (taking steps to mitigate breaches)
Screen incoming referrals, conduct assessments and identify/give options for best treatment pathway (seeking further professional advice & guidance where necessary)
Complete and maintain risk assessments and management plans
Occasionally support with home visits (conducted in pairs)
Keep clinical records up-to-date and in accordance with legislation and Trust policies
Receive and participate in clinical supervision in accordance with policy, and maintain compliance with Mandatory and Statutory Training
Provide support, guidance, and supervision to junior staff/students
About us
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety ofbenefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that the views of users and carers are sought and incorporated into all care deli
- To provide clinical cover for team members in their absence.
- To liaise as required with other disciplines and organisations to ensure that all issues affecting service user care are managed and communicated to a high standard.
- To provide written assessments reports/discharge letters for all allocated clients.
- To liaise closely with other services keeping them informed of relevant service issues.
- To provide information and reports as required and accurately document all relevant information regarding clients and staff, in keeping with the Trust guidelines and the NMC standard for records and record keeping.
- To have an awareness of the need to manage resources effectively within determined budgets.
- To assist in the successful induction of new staff and regular supervision of students and junior staff.
- To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others. To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations.
- To participate in the development of junior staff, acting as a mentor for student nurses and a preceptor to newly qualified staff, ensuring appropriate teaching, support and supervision.
- To participate in clinical/team meetings.
- To enter information onto Rio in a timely manner in line with Trust guidelines and prepare reports as appropriate.
- To implement and contribute to policy and service development as appropriate.
- To carry out responsibilities to promote the smooth running of the clinical area.
- To actively promote and support the ongoing review of Mental Health Practice.
- To participate in the Trust's complaints procedure and critical incident reporting when required and work within the policies and procedures of the
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure that the views of users and carers are sought and incorporated into all care deli
- To provide clinical cover for team members in their absence.
- To liaise as required with other disciplines and organisations to ensure that all issues affecting service user care are managed and communicated to a high standard.
- To provide written assessments reports/discharge letters for all allocated clients.
- To liaise closely with other services keeping them informed of relevant service issues.
- To provide information and reports as required and accurately document all relevant information regarding clients and staff, in keeping with the Trust guidelines and the NMC standard for records and record keeping.
- To have an awareness of the need to manage resources effectively within determined budgets.
- To assist in the successful induction of new staff and regular supervision of students and junior staff.
- To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others. To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations.
- To participate in the development of junior staff, acting as a mentor for student nurses and a preceptor to newly qualified staff, ensuring appropriate teaching, support and supervision.
- To participate in clinical/team meetings.
- To enter information onto Rio in a timely manner in line with Trust guidelines and prepare reports as appropriate.
- To implement and contribute to policy and service development as appropriate.
- To carry out responsibilities to promote the smooth running of the clinical area.
- To actively promote and support the ongoing review of Mental Health Practice.
- To participate in the Trust's complaints procedure and critical incident reporting when required and work within the policies and procedures of the
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- RMN, social worker or occupational therapist with current relevant registration
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Diploma/BSC in Community Nursing
- Evidence of post registration training related to the provision of relevant psychosocial interventions
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems in a variety of settings
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness
- Experience of providing thorough baseline mental health assessments and case formulation based on these
Desirable
- Experience of working in community nursing
- Experience of working in a CMHT or other community health setting
- Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation
- Experience of managing and supervising other staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Skills in assessment, care planning and case management
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative.
- Ability to interpret research and apply to practice.
- Knowledge of counselling skills, group skills, cognitive skills, behavioral skills
Desirable
- Skills in CBT, Coaching and family work
- Research and audit skills
- Group facilitation skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- RMN, social worker or occupational therapist with current relevant registration
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Diploma/BSC in Community Nursing
- Evidence of post registration training related to the provision of relevant psychosocial interventions
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems in a variety of settings
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness
- Experience of providing thorough baseline mental health assessments and case formulation based on these
Desirable
- Experience of working in community nursing
- Experience of working in a CMHT or other community health setting
- Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation
- Experience of managing and supervising other staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Skills in assessment, care planning and case management
- Ability to assess clinical situations quickly and use initiative.
- Ability to interpret research and apply to practice.
- Knowledge of counselling skills, group skills, cognitive skills, behavioral skills
Desirable
- Skills in CBT, Coaching and family work
- Research and audit skills
- Group facilitation skills
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).
