Job summary
We are seeking a qualified Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of one year of post-registration clinical experience in mental health to join our friendly and motivated team. This role involves a degree of autonomous working and provides an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of older adults with a wide range of mental health difficulties, including:
- Anxiety
- Low mood
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia
- Varying levels of frailty
Our team serves the London borough of Barking & Dagenham, offering holistic care to support the well-being of our patients.
If you're passionate about mental health of Older adult and eager to work in a supportive environment, this is the perfect role for you!
The normal working pattern of this role is 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday. IT skills and experience with electronic recording systems such as RIO are essential. Flexibility in working hours to meet the demands of the service is also required.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for completing holistic mental health assessments for older adults, including the identification and management of risks to the individual, others, or from others. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work independently, possess strong time management skills, and effectively prioritize their workload.
You will be an integral part of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with other agencies to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care. As a coordinator for a caseload of service users with complex and challenging needs, your duties will include:
- Conducting mental health assessments
- Developing, implementing, and reviewing care plans
- Supporting service users in maximizing their recovery opportunities
- Providing support to the carers of service users
In addition, the post holder will:
- Provide clinical supervision to junior colleagues
- Act as a student Nurse assessor and supervisor
- Participate in ongoing educational and research programs
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day to day allocation of work.
2. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
3. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
4. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
5. To work effectively with GPs to ensure early referral and diagnosis.
6. To work jointly and collaboratively with NELFT colleagues in order to enhance and develop services.
7. To ensure communication channels are consistent and understandable and that information provided is relevant and informed.Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day to day allocation of work.
2. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
3. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
4. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
5. To work effectively with GPs to ensure early referral and diagnosis.
6. To work jointly and collaboratively with NELFT colleagues in order to enhance and develop services.
7. To ensure communication channels are consistent and understandable and that information provided is relevant and informed.Use of AIApplications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN and valid NMC registration
- Evidence of post registration qualification
- A practice assessor and supervisor
Desirable
- Venepucture certificate
- ECG training qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to deliver high quality care and recovery focused health interventions that includes managing risk and the safeguarding of adults at risk.
- Ability to completed holistic assessment, plan and implement programmes of care with users of service and Carers involvement
- Ability to travel and carry were relevant work related equipment between sites in an effective and safe manner
- Ability to facilitate positive multi-disciplinary working relationships across all service areas
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Desirable
- Ability to make complex decisions under pressure and demonstrate stress and crisis management skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults with mental health issues.
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Post-registration clinical experience in mental health where a degree of autonomous working has been required
- Experience of dealing with emotional distress
- Experience of having difficult conversation
Desirable
- Supervising more junior staff
- Experience working within NHS and with electronic syatems like RIO.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical risk assessment and management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate
- An awareness of NHS priorities
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Safeguarding
Desirable
- Knowledge of health & social services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN and valid NMC registration
- Evidence of post registration qualification
- A practice assessor and supervisor
Desirable
- Venepucture certificate
- ECG training qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to deliver high quality care and recovery focused health interventions that includes managing risk and the safeguarding of adults at risk.
- Ability to completed holistic assessment, plan and implement programmes of care with users of service and Carers involvement
- Ability to travel and carry were relevant work related equipment between sites in an effective and safe manner
- Ability to facilitate positive multi-disciplinary working relationships across all service areas
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Desirable
- Ability to make complex decisions under pressure and demonstrate stress and crisis management skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults with mental health issues.
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Post-registration clinical experience in mental health where a degree of autonomous working has been required
- Experience of dealing with emotional distress
- Experience of having difficult conversation
Desirable
- Supervising more junior staff
- Experience working within NHS and with electronic syatems like RIO.
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical risk assessment and management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate
- An awareness of NHS priorities
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Safeguarding
Desirable
- Knowledge of health & social services
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
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
B&D Older Adult Mental Helath Team
Braod street Centre, Morland road
Dagenham
RM10 9HU
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
