Job summary
Are you a newly qualified or experienced Band 5 Nurse practitioner looking for an exciting career within Crisis Prevention House - Elysian house If you think you may be up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!
The post holder will guide junior colleagues in the interventions on each shift and will also have individual staff to provide with supervision/reflective practice. They are responsible for the health and safety of each shift, reporting/escalating to senior managers or on call issues which cannot be contained within the shift.
The post holder will lead on some activities in the house and be responsible with others that the environment maintains the privacy, dignity and respect of all those who use the service. The post holder will deputise for the House Manager if they are unavailable and at weekends.
Elysian house - Crisis prevention House provides a vital service to those experiencing severe mental ill health in the community. The team provide intensive support to adults experiencing a mental health crisis within their own communities as an alternative to hospital admission.
We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
Main duties of the job
This role is an exciting part of the launch of our Crisis Prevention Houses as therapeutic, recovery-focused, and person-centred environments that support people who are experiencing mental health challenges. We aim to reconnect symptoms to the context of people's lives. There is a strong link between childhood trauma and adult mental distress and experiences of marginalisation, poverty racism and violence are correlated with poor mental health. People who stay in the Crisis Prevention House can live in a safe environment and engage in a wide range of activities which include building life skills, learning about mental health, wellbeing support, therapy, and creative activities. We are here to help guests get back on their feet and move forward in their lives with confidence. We aim to help guests build the foundation for a meaningful and fulfilled life by enabling people to recover from understandable mental health challenges, without encountering institutional re-traumatisation.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
About us
The partnership betweenBarnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH)andCamden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I)is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming theNorth London Mental Health Partnership.
In order to meet the needs of the new Partnership services you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Enfield and Harringay Trust and Camden and Islington Trust. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The right candidate should be forward thinking, able to work on their own as well as part of the team as the role will involve being responsible for risk assessment and management, care planning and care delivery within a team approach. The post holder should be confident in assessing and managing mental health and social needs and be able to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques. Devising care plans in partnership with the people that are referred, and their carers/families is essential. The post holder will work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
Please ensure you have access to own vehicle before applying for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The right candidate should be forward thinking, able to work on their own as well as part of the team as the role will involve being responsible for risk assessment and management, care planning and care delivery within a team approach. The post holder should be confident in assessing and managing mental health and social needs and be able to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques. Devising care plans in partnership with the people that are referred, and their carers/families is essential. The post holder will work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
Please ensure you have access to own vehicle before applying for this role.
Person Specification
education and qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC registered)
- Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC.
- High standard of education. Good standard of verbal and written English language skills
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development Such as Mentorship Preparation or Mentorship qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment.
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with mental health and residents care, including MHA, Human Rights Act, National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care, Child Protection and NHS Long Term Plan.
- A comprehensive understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management.
- Knowledge of the physical health needs of service users and monitoring of same
- Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental health problems
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership skill to Lead shift e.g. ability to delegate duties appropriately, supervising and mentoring junior staff.
- Good organisation skills; able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team.
- Able to make critical judgements and decisions
- Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and web based applications.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Skilled in undertaking and interpreting physical health investigations and providing physical health promotion advice including: weight, BMI, blood pressure, smoking, alcohol, drugs
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
- Motivated and enthusiastic about working/creating a newly formed trauma informed service
- Willingness and ability to travel across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey by car or public transport.
- The post holder is expected to always act in ways that support equality and value diversity, in accordance with BEH Trust values and local/ national legislation
Person Specification
education and qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC registered)
- Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC.
- High standard of education. Good standard of verbal and written English language skills
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development Such as Mentorship Preparation or Mentorship qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute healthcare environment.
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with mental health and residents care, including MHA, Human Rights Act, National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-funded Nursing Care, Child Protection and NHS Long Term Plan.
- A comprehensive understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management.
- Knowledge of the physical health needs of service users and monitoring of same
- Recognition of own limitations, strengths and weaknesses and an ability to seek advice when necessary.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with mental health problems
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Strong leadership skill to Lead shift e.g. ability to delegate duties appropriately, supervising and mentoring junior staff.
- Good organisation skills; able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team.
- Able to make critical judgements and decisions
- Ability to use a range of IT applications, e.g. Word, Outlook and web based applications.
- Evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
- Skilled in undertaking and interpreting physical health investigations and providing physical health promotion advice including: weight, BMI, blood pressure, smoking, alcohol, drugs
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to maintain boundaries and form positive therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
- Motivated and enthusiastic about working/creating a newly formed trauma informed service
- Willingness and ability to travel across Barnet, Enfield and Haringey by car or public transport.
- The post holder is expected to always act in ways that support equality and value diversity, in accordance with BEH Trust values and local/ national legislation
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).
