Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to joinouraward winning,Child and Adolescent Mental Healthinpatient service, Brookside, in Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex.
Brookside has been recognised acrossLondon and Nationally for a high quality service, CQC rated "outstanding" practice, Quality Network for Inpatient CAMHS(QNIC)Accreditationas well as winning the 'Mental Health Practice' category at the 2018 RCNi awards. Providing both an innovative home treatment team and a 15 bedded acute ward for children and young people, it's a lead service which provides treatment and prevention support within NELFT London catchment area and inpatient care nationally.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will work with young people aged between 12-18 years, their families and carers, with acute emotional, psychological and behavioural difficulties. There is scope within the job role to take part in formalised therapeutic contact with young people and carers.
This will enhance the applicant's future career planning and or academic endeavours. The successful candidates will form part of multi-disciplinary team offering inpatient and Home Treatment Team care through intensive multi-disciplinary interventions and a structured daily programme with a central educational basis.
We are looking for candidates who have enthusiasm and passion for meeting the needs of acutely unwell young people, as well as being adaptable, enjoy variety, can work independently, as well as understanding the relevance of team working. The main responsibilities of the post:
-To complete 5 days of Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course which is yearly updated and implement in practice as required.
-To work shifts over a 365 day a year basis including night duty -To undertake assessment of client's needs and support qualified nurses in formulating appropriate individual care plans taking on a holistic approach. - Ensure that relatives and carers of service user and feel able to communicate effectively with the clinical area to answer any queries or concerns.
The ideal candidate will also be competent using Nasogastric Tubes.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co- produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture 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 by the best people.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 - per annum, pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work.
We believe that our values and behaviours will support the provision of excellent patient care. Therefore, it is important that we recruit candidates whose personal values and behaviours align with ours.
We are Kind: Tell us about a time you went above and beyond to support a patient or colleague?
We are Respectful: Can you share an example of how youve respected a colleagues opinion, even if you disagreed with them?
We work together with our communities: Can you share an example of a time when you collaborated with external organisations to improve patient care or services
The post holder will be a Registered Nurse responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.The post holder will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.
To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.2. The post holder will have Current Effective Status on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).3. Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in house training programmes.4. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients.5. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes.6. To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies.7. To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life.8. To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence based practice, literature and peer review.9. To undertake training in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression and participate in yearly updates.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
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. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work.
We believe that our values and behaviours will support the provision of excellent patient care. Therefore, it is important that we recruit candidates whose personal values and behaviours align with ours.
We are Kind: Tell us about a time you went above and beyond to support a patient or colleague?
We are Respectful: Can you share an example of how youve respected a colleagues opinion, even if you disagreed with them?
We work together with our communities: Can you share an example of a time when you collaborated with external organisations to improve patient care or services
The post holder will be a Registered Nurse responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable.The post holder will support their peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students. They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.
To act as an autonomous, registered practitioner who is legally and professionally accountable for own unsupervised actions guided by the professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines and protocols.2. The post holder will have Current Effective Status on the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).3. Further professional knowledge will have been gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in house training programmes.4. To be responsible, and accountable, for service delivery to clients/patients.5. To be able to assess and develop plans of care to meet the complex needs of patients with a variety of conditions. This includes chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary. This will include continuously evaluating and acting on outcomes.6. To be able to initiate referrals to other health professional specialist services and agencies.7. To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life.8. To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence based practice, literature and peer review.9. To undertake training in Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression and participate in yearly updates.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
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. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- RMN
- Evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working as part of an inpatient team
- Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to deliver core service requirement
- Ability to support and supervise staff
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Key issues in service area
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of services provided by other agencies
- Knowledge of health promotion approach
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage work as a team member
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
- RMN
- Evidence of personal development
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working as part of an inpatient team
- Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to deliver core service requirement
- Ability to support and supervise staff
Knowledge
Essential
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Key issues in service area
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of services provided by other agencies
- Knowledge of health promotion approach
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage work as a team member
Other
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
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).
