Job summary
A wonderful opportunity has opened up for aspiring RMN's to join our Older People Healthy Ageing (OPHA) Home Treatment Team (HTT) service at the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, where you will be afforded the time and space to engage inspecialised training and developmentopportunities to help you become a more enhanced community practitioner.
We are looking for experienced, focused individuals, who are highly motivated with excellent communication and managerial skills. Community Services are becoming fast-paced and rapidly changing to support the 'Out of Hospital Care' strategies, you will therefore need to demonstrate resilience in the ability to adapt to the changing landscape and opportunities.
We want to hear from you!
"Based in Kensington and Chelsea you couldn't want anywhere better with Portobello road with lots of beautiful shops, Notting hill gate, lots of galleries, and the beautiful Holland Park where staff can take advantage of the more peaceful areas.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of the Community Mental Health team to offer intensive support and treatment to patients in the community in the acute phase of a mental crisis as an alternative to inpatient care. To act as gate keepers to all admissions. To support early discharge from hospitals.
You will be expected to triage referrals and allocate work to junior staff as appropriate in addition to providing a comprehensive mental health assessment for complex patients in the acute phase of a mental health crisis.
You will also be expected to work in collaboration with the Operational Team Manager, Clinical Leads/Senior Practitioners and to have close working relationships with the community teams, inpatient services and the HTT
To help you achieve the above our team will also offer you;
- Commitment from the team to develop you by offering coaching and in-house development sessions such as, Leadership programmes, CBT, DBT and more
- Opportunities to shadow our neighbouring services including CMHTs, acute inpatients, PICU and HBPoS allowing you to see the full circle of treatment for our patients
- LocalReflective Practice forums run by one of the senior lead
- Mentoring and coachingsessions with very experienced team leaders supporting you with your development and growth into the role
- Clear objectives and pathway todevelop your career further
About us
- HTT service works 5 days a week (37.5 hours) Monday through Sunday, 9 to 5pm. One weekend on and one weekend off shift patterns
- We also feel that our service considers the patient as we have the same consultant working for both teams so that we all have a really good understanding of each individual patient and can work collaboratively together to provide the absolute best outcome for the patient.
- The HTT is a nurse led service with a dedicated medic and is well embedded in the CMHT.
- QI project's - working closely with UCL in a study around isolation and depression.
- You would be joining awarm and welcoming teamwho would be looking toinspire and motivateyou to become an integral team member and support your growth
- The Older Adult Home Treatment Team has adedicated workforceincluding Consultant, speciality Doctor, a Team Manager, Band 7 Clinical Leads, Band 6 and 5 RMNs supported by Band 4 clinical and administrative staff.
- The team works together,removing any hierarchicalforms of working where allstaff are empoweredto use their skills and abilities
- Flexible shift workingopportunities for a healthier work-life balance
- CNWL is dedicated to developing it's own staff and you will beencouraged to develop yourselfinto becoming the Nurse you wish to be.
- Free access to our Staff and Wellbeing serviceto ensure that you are always looking after yourself
Job description
Job responsibilities
The HTT is a multidisciplinary team, comprising CPNs, psychologists, Art therapists, social workers, OTs and doctors. The team is supported by a good admin system and offers an excellent work environment. The team has good links with local statutory and non-statutory services. We are based in the Wealdstone area of Harrow, which has easy links to Central London and good local transport connections. The team works closely with Ellington Ward (Bedded unit) based in Northwick Park Hospital.
- To triage referrals and allocate work to junior staff as appropriate.
- To provide a comprehensive mental health assessment for complex patients in the acute phase of a mental health crisis.
- To assess current risks and identify how the risk and the patient's mental health needs would best be met.
- To formulate, implement and review individualised Recovery Care Plans with patients and their carers that aims to address their psychological, physical & social needs.
- To build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers and involve them in drawing up care plans.
- To work with patient care co-ordinator/ lead professional as appropriate to ensure continuity of care.
- To provide information and advice to carers to support them through the crisis period.
- To administer, supervise, and monitor prescribed medication advising patients and carers on storage, administration and possible side effects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The HTT is a multidisciplinary team, comprising CPNs, psychologists, Art therapists, social workers, OTs and doctors. The team is supported by a good admin system and offers an excellent work environment. The team has good links with local statutory and non-statutory services. We are based in the Wealdstone area of Harrow, which has easy links to Central London and good local transport connections. The team works closely with Ellington Ward (Bedded unit) based in Northwick Park Hospital.
- To triage referrals and allocate work to junior staff as appropriate.
- To provide a comprehensive mental health assessment for complex patients in the acute phase of a mental health crisis.
- To assess current risks and identify how the risk and the patient's mental health needs would best be met.
- To formulate, implement and review individualised Recovery Care Plans with patients and their carers that aims to address their psychological, physical & social needs.
- To build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers and involve them in drawing up care plans.
- To work with patient care co-ordinator/ lead professional as appropriate to ensure continuity of care.
- To provide information and advice to carers to support them through the crisis period.
- To administer, supervise, and monitor prescribed medication advising patients and carers on storage, administration and possible side effects.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Diploma/Degree
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Valid UK registration with their respective professional body.
Desirable
- A post registration qualification in Older People
- Mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas
- Experience of working as member of a Multi -disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of managing/supervision of staff
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with dementia,
- Experience of working with older adults
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CPA, Risk Assessment and Risk Management Processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs and rights of service users and their carers.
- Knowledge of ethical/legal requirements within mental health nursing.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to the care of Older Adults with Mental Health problems in the community
skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbally and through written reports.
- Ability to assess complex risk and produce care plans to manage this
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing a caseload
- Ability to manage complex decision making situations.
- Ability to organize and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to work effectively in stressful and emotionally charged situation
- Able to manage personal stress.
- Previous experience of audit and research.
Other requirements
Essential
- IT skills i.e. Microsoft word, Email, Internet,
Desirable
- Car driver, full driving license
- Access to own transport.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Diploma/Degree
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Valid UK registration with their respective professional body.
Desirable
- A post registration qualification in Older People
- Mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas
- Experience of working as member of a Multi -disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of managing/supervision of staff
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with dementia,
- Experience of working with older adults
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CPA, Risk Assessment and Risk Management Processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs and rights of service users and their carers.
- Knowledge of ethical/legal requirements within mental health nursing.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to the care of Older Adults with Mental Health problems in the community
skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbally and through written reports.
- Ability to assess complex risk and produce care plans to manage this
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing a caseload
- Ability to manage complex decision making situations.
- Ability to organize and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to work effectively in stressful and emotionally charged situation
- Able to manage personal stress.
- Previous experience of audit and research.
Other requirements
Essential
- IT skills i.e. Microsoft word, Email, Internet,
Desirable
- Car driver, full driving license
- Access to own transport.
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).
