Job summary
We are seeking one experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to lead a team of Mental Health Nurses and Mental Health Care Assistants to deliver excellent mental health nursing care to our patients. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the team as they carry out the core functions of assessment and care planning of patients who require intensive one-to-one nursing support that have been admitted to UCLH.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the Matron for Enhanced Therapeutic Observations and Care (ETOC) to lead and support a team of Mental Health Nurses, providing clinical support and supervision to Band 6 Mental Health Nurses and Mental Health Care Assistants who in turn will provide mental health nursing support to patients who have been admitted to hospital wards and require close and supportive observations.A key part of the of role will involve teaching, education, and support to the nursing and medical teams in the hospital. We are seeking candidates who are comfortable and confident in sharing their expertise through teaching and multi-disciplinary working. The post holder will be expected to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. The post holder will work on a shift basis (daytimes only) allocating resources and ensuring oversight and support of all patients requiring enhanced observations
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Mental Nurse
- Psychiatric liaison experience
Desirable
- Dual Adult/Mental Nurse
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Risk assessment and care planning of patients requiring ETOC
- Care of mental health patients in the acute hospital setting
- Teaching
- Team/line Management
Desirable
- Development of training programmes.
- Quality improvement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of being able to educate others within the specialty
- Experience of facilitating practice and acting as a mentor
- Awareness of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with patients requiring ETOC
- Organisational skills
- Able to manage time effectively
- Decision making skills
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of / ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to act as a patient advocate
- Formal presentation skills
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Mental Nurse
- Psychiatric liaison experience
Desirable
- Dual Adult/Mental Nurse
- Leadership qualification
- Teaching Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Risk assessment and care planning of patients requiring ETOC
- Care of mental health patients in the acute hospital setting
- Teaching
- Team/line Management
Desirable
- Development of training programmes.
- Quality improvement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of being able to educate others within the specialty
- Experience of facilitating practice and acting as a mentor
- Awareness of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with patients requiring ETOC
- Organisational skills
- Able to manage time effectively
- Decision making skills
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of / ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to act as a patient advocate
- Formal presentation skills
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
