Job summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Registered Mental Nurse Band 6 to work within our Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) as a Front-Door Brief Assessor, via a Bank Contract, based in Borehamwood for our Adult Community Services Team. You will be joining our Temporary Staffing Team within HPFT - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
This role is vital for providing timely, person-centred assessments for referrals through the Front-Door pathway, ensuring risk identification and compliance with Care Act and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) standards.
HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting.HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving
All applicants need to hold a valid NMC Professional Registration and can evidence this
Main duties of the job
The post holder will complete structured brief assessments for service users referred to the service and identify and manage risks, including any safeguarding concerns.
This role is critical for meeting 28-day access targets, reducing clinical risk, and supporting patient safety. You will play a key part in improving service user experience and maintaining high standards of care.
Full-time / Part-time options are available for this role
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings.Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate referrals and signposting to appropriate services.
Document assessments accurately in PARIS and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
Participate in triage and review meetings to support safe and efficient service delivery.
Any other assignment that may be deem appropriate by the management.
Please see JD/PS attached for further information and responsibilities required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Coordinate referrals and signposting to appropriate services.
Document assessments accurately in PARIS and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
Participate in triage and review meetings to support safe and efficient service delivery.
Any other assignment that may be deem appropriate by the management.
Please see JD/PS attached for further information and responsibilities required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Professional Registration
Desirable
- Additional training in risk assessment or crisis intervention.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in mental health assessments and risk management.
Desirable
- Experience in community mental health settings.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to complete structured assessments and identify high-risk factors
- Competence in electronic record systems (e.g. PARIS).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Professional Registration
Desirable
- Additional training in risk assessment or crisis intervention.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in mental health assessments and risk management.
Desirable
- Experience in community mental health settings.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to complete structured assessments and identify high-risk factors
- Competence in electronic record systems (e.g. PARIS).
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hertsmere Civic Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1WA
Hertsmere Civic Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1WA
Borehamwood
WD6 1WA
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
