Job summary
Are you interested in working for an exciting proactive team? Enfield Crisis Team is looking for 3 full-time band 6, nurse practitioner based in Chase Farm Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for an independent and self-sufficient practitioner. Experience working with adult who have mental health difficulties, previous experience of working in multi-disciplinary team, and an understanding of crisis intervention is required. The individual should be dynamic, pro-active and forward thinking and have a clear focus on patient and carer experience.
We are at the forefront of our field and we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our patients and carers.
Are you passionate about the care and treatment of your clients? Do you want to make a lasting difference and be part of somebody's journey to improve their mental health? If so, Enfield Resolution Home Treatment Team is looking for you!
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of assessment and treatment for people referred to the CRHT, whilst complying with the philosophy, CRHT operational policies in addition to the Trust's policies, practice and procedures.
To conduct accurate risk assessments and management plans, involving the service user, carer, and any other individuals relevant to the care of the service user, and to ensure that this is well documented.
To ensure that all team members complete accurate risk assessments andmanagement plans.
To ensure effective liaison with bed management services whilst ensuring the safety of service users is maintained in the community.
To assess service users meeting defined referral criteria as per local CRHT Service policies.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care for serviceusers with acute mental health problems under the care of the CRHTservice.
To participate in the Care Programme Approach and ensure that relevantCPA documentation and CRHT Service responsibilities under current policies are maintained
To promote the supervision/ administration of medication and monitoring therapeutic and adverse effects of prescribed medication as per Trust and CRHT Service policies.
To ensure that all relevant information regarding service user's care iscommunicated to the appropriate persons both within and outside the team with supporting high quality written information.
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS), rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. This service treats and cares for people within the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions.
We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services and mental health liaison services in North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust.
Our values and quality improvement are at the heart of everything we do, please consider joining us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please can you see the attached Job description / Person Specification for further details
- A driven and dynamic mental health Nurse?
- An experienced RMN?
- Wanting to make a difference to someones life?
- Ready for a new challenge?
If youve answered yes to the above then we WANT to talk to you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please can you see the attached Job description / Person Specification for further details
- A driven and dynamic mental health Nurse?
- An experienced RMN?
- Wanting to make a difference to someones life?
- Ready for a new challenge?
If youve answered yes to the above then we WANT to talk to you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with NMC as RMN, or Dip SW, or registered with HPC
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of post registration training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least 2 years post-registration experience at band 5 level.
- Experience of acute inpatients and/or community areas, working with people going through a mental health crisis.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working autonomously in a community setting
- Experience of working in a crisis resolution/home treatment service
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team.
- Decision making skills
- Experience of risk assessment/management in an acute and/or community setting
- Ability to work well in a team setting.
- Understanding of legal framework and social factors involved in community care.
- Experience of having had clinical Supervision, understanding of Supervision.
- Competent IT skills
- Sensitive to cultural, dynamic and diverse needs
OTHER REQUIRMENTS
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly according to client/service needs.
- Service user/carer centred approach
- Receptive to changing environments and an ability to promote positive approaches to implementing changes according to service and service user need.
- Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
- Positive approach to work.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to think creatively
- Ability to travel across a geographical area and various locations within the Trust
- Full Driving licence and car driver
- Ability to work unsocial hours
- Ability to be flexible in working hours
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in the community
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with NMC as RMN, or Dip SW, or registered with HPC
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of post registration training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- At least 2 years post-registration experience at band 5 level.
- Experience of acute inpatients and/or community areas, working with people going through a mental health crisis.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working autonomously in a community setting
- Experience of working in a crisis resolution/home treatment service
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Able to communicate effectively within a multi-professional team.
- Decision making skills
- Experience of risk assessment/management in an acute and/or community setting
- Ability to work well in a team setting.
- Understanding of legal framework and social factors involved in community care.
- Experience of having had clinical Supervision, understanding of Supervision.
- Competent IT skills
- Sensitive to cultural, dynamic and diverse needs
OTHER REQUIRMENTS
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly according to client/service needs.
- Service user/carer centred approach
- Receptive to changing environments and an ability to promote positive approaches to implementing changes according to service and service user need.
- Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
- Positive approach to work.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to think creatively
- Ability to travel across a geographical area and various locations within the Trust
- Full Driving licence and car driver
- Ability to work unsocial hours
- Ability to be flexible in working hours
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to work effectively in the community
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).
