Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 nurse to join the Haringey Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team that has recently been accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrist (RCPsych - QNCRHTT) with an award which recognises crisis teams that meet the highest standards of provision of care. The position is suitable for newly qualified mental health nurses as the post is developmental, whereby existing band 5 nurses can develop their skills and knowledge in a supportive and forward-thinking team. Post holders will receive regular supervision and preceptorship if necessary, as well as training provided internally, and courses provided by the trust. There is a fast progression to a band 6 senior nurse practitioner post for the right candidate - The team operates in a fast paced and changing environment which requires the post holder to be highly organised with excellent time management skills. The candidate will also require a comprehensive knowledge base on which to develop their nursing practice.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a welcoming and supportive team that provides mental health assessment, advice, diagnosis, treatment and care plans to patients and the families supporting them. You will be working as part of a service that responds to adults presenting with acute symptoms of mental health conditions, distress, and risk presentations. You will commonly provide interventions and treatment for people presenting with co-morbid mental and physical health care needs, as well as complex biopsychosocial presentations. The team is passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise and resources within our organisation and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe and focused on people's recovery. Our Home Treatment and Crisis service provision is a pivotal part of the acute care pathway for people with acute mental health difficulties. Your enthusiasm to provide the best quality of care could be just what we need to expand our team.
About us
North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.
Our Five-Year Strategy:
- We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
- With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all
- We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
- We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.
In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at such other places or locations as it considers reasonable and necessary on a temporary or permanent basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The right candidate should be forward thinking, able to work on their own as well as part of the team as the role will involve being responsible for risk assessment and management, care planning and care delivery within a team approach. The post holder should be confident in assessing and managing mental health and social needs and be able to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques. Devising care plans in partnership with the people that are referred, and their carers/families is essential. The post holder will work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met
Job description
Job responsibilities
The right candidate should be forward thinking, able to work on their own as well as part of the team as the role will involve being responsible for risk assessment and management, care planning and care delivery within a team approach. The post holder should be confident in assessing and managing mental health and social needs and be able to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques. Devising care plans in partnership with the people that are referred, and their carers/families is essential. The post holder will work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC registered or soon to be registered)
Desirable
- MSc in relevant field or other advanced relevant training i.e. CBT/Mentalisation Based Therapy etc.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstratable well developed communication and interpersonal skills, including written communication skills
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and on their own without direct supervision
- Able to manage and support service users in challenging/crisis situations
Desirable
- Able to teach individuals and groups
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in mental health setting
- Awareness of treatment outcomes, recovery tools, care planning, assessment of risk
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the challenges and needs of people with complex mental health problems
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mental Health legislation inclusive of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), Mental Health Act (2007) and Care Act (2014)
Desirable
- Experience of working in CRHTT
Other requirements
Essential
- Car driver with current, valid driving licence and own vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC registered or soon to be registered)
Desirable
- MSc in relevant field or other advanced relevant training i.e. CBT/Mentalisation Based Therapy etc.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstratable well developed communication and interpersonal skills, including written communication skills
- Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and on their own without direct supervision
- Able to manage and support service users in challenging/crisis situations
Desirable
- Able to teach individuals and groups
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in mental health setting
- Awareness of treatment outcomes, recovery tools, care planning, assessment of risk
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the challenges and needs of people with complex mental health problems
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the Mental Health legislation inclusive of the Mental Capacity Act (2005), Mental Health Act (2007) and Care Act (2014)
Desirable
- Experience of working in CRHTT
Other requirements
Essential
- Car driver with current, valid driving licence and own vehicle
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).
