Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Nurse post within the Waltham Forest Older Adult Mental Health Team.
We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse who can rise to the challenge of working within the busy Older Adult MHT and support the continued development of the service.
As an organisation NELFT strives to deliver services within a recovery-focused and socially inclusive approach. The time is right for innovative clinicians to provide skilled input within a multidisciplinary team to support a culture of recovery and social inclusion.
The successful candidate will use their evidence based clinical skills to manage a caseload of service users with frailty and functional mental illness or a primary dementia. You will have the opportunity to work within a diverse community in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, to develop quality services which improve the lives of local people.
You will provide a specialist service and interventions in accordance with the Care Programme Approach, national policies and clinical guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The applicant will need to have a minimum of one year post-registration clinical experience in mental health where a degree of autonomous working has been required. They should be able to demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative, have good time management skills and be able to prioritise workload effectively.
You will care coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. This will involve assessment of care needs, planning and reviewing them, enabling service users to maximise opportunities for recovery. You will also be providing support to the carers of service users and carrying out carer's assessments.
You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver high quality care and recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the safeguarding of adults at risk.
All band 6 staff also take part in a referral intake/duty rota.
The normal working pattern of this role is 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday, however, we have a flexible working policy.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within ourculture here at NELFT.They are:- We are kind.- We are respectful.- We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care bythe best people.
Starting with NELFTNELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters beingproperly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starterswill join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and willundertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks whichwill include mandatory training, systems training and theallocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters willhave the opportunity to also meet the executive team, seniormanagers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing onengagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. Theinduction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary PeriodThis post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and amaximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specificationfor more information about this role and working at North EastLondon NHS Foundation Trust.We encourage you to refer to thiswhen completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all thecriteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon aspossible as some posts close early to limit the number ofapplications.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unableto offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibilityunder the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basicsalary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is notincluded to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specificationfor more information about this role and working at North EastLondon NHS Foundation Trust.We encourage you to refer to thiswhen completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all thecriteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon aspossible as some posts close early to limit the number ofapplications.
Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unableto offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibilityunder the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basicsalary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is notincluded to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AIduring the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- working with adults with complex Mental health problems
- working with Older Adults
- Experience of assessing, care planning and initiating care
- ability to work under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- awareness of NHS and national guidelines related to older adult MH
- understanding of mental health conditions and dementia
Skills
Essential
- basic IT skills
- ability to work closely with families and significant others
- Clinical skills, such as depot administration, ECG and venepuncture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- working with adults with complex Mental health problems
- working with Older Adults
- Experience of assessing, care planning and initiating care
- ability to work under pressure
Knowledge
Essential
- awareness of NHS and national guidelines related to older adult MH
- understanding of mental health conditions and dementia
Skills
Essential
- basic IT skills
- ability to work closely with families and significant others
- Clinical skills, such as depot administration, ECG and venepuncture
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).
