Job summary
Are you interested in working and gaining more experience in Urgent care services in Brighton and Hove?
We currently have a range of opportunities available to work either ad-hoc bank shifts or potentially for a longer period of time.
You will be offered a personalised induction and training as well as both 1:1 and opportunities to join reflective practice groups.
Main duties of the job
Our Urgent Care teams include:
Crisis Resolution and home treatment team (CRHTT)offers support people at home who are experiencing mental health crisis and is an alternative to hospital. Service covers 7 days a week, early and late. (B6)
The Havenis a dedicated 24/7 mental health crisis assessment unit next to Millview hospital in Hove. The service offers an extended crisis assessment, away from the Emergency department and work closely with other emergency services in Sussex, accepting referrals from the Police and SECAMB. Service covers 24/7 (B6 )
The Mental health liaison teamare based in the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. They offer assessment to individuals presenting in mental health crisis to the Emergency department or those admitted to RSCH. Service covers 24/7 (B6)
Blue light triageservice are practitioners who work alongside police to offer assessment to those in Mental health crisis who come into contact with services through 999. Police vetting will be required for this role. Shift are 2pm-midnight Mon-Thursday and Friday 4pm - 2am. (B7)
About us
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the Care Quality Commission. Our staff agree, with 82% of people in our recent staff survey telling us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Other key staff survey results include:
- 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
- 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
- 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
See the attached 'Partnership Perks' document for details about our benefits package.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see 3 attached JD dependant on area.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be a successful Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will be:
- Registered with the NMC or HCPC via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from Qualified RMN's, OT's & Social Workers with mental health experience.
- Experienced in risk management
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role
- Experienced working within a mental health setting
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:
Maisie MartinMaisie.martin@spft.nhs.ukwho can put you in touch with the most appropriate person to answer your queries or area of work.
(We are happy to arrange informal visits currently Covid dependant)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see 3 attached JD dependant on area.
REQUIREMENTS
In order to be a successful Mental Health Practitioner in our team you will be:
- Registered with the NMC or HCPC via a core professional qualification Applications are welcomed from Qualified RMN's, OT's & Social Workers with mental health experience.
- Experienced in risk management
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and varied role
- Experienced working within a mental health setting
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:
Maisie MartinMaisie.martin@spft.nhs.ukwho can put you in touch with the most appropriate person to answer your queries or area of work.
(We are happy to arrange informal visits currently Covid dependant)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of working within the CPA process
- Previous experience of working in the community
- Understanding of clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
- Experience of working within the CPA process
- Previous experience of working in the community
- Understanding of clinical governance
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).
