Job summary
Bank Registered Crisis Care Practitioner (Band 6) to cover a geographical area: City, County South, Mansfield and Ashfield.
Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Department Flexible services (Bank) - Community
Pay Rate per Hour: basic day rate £19.96 which is inclusive of holiday pay.
You will need to have substantialpost registration experience and be able to demonstrate continuous professional development.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable Registered Mental Health Nurses & Learning Disability Nurses to join the Trust Bank providing support to Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team. This role requires a clinician with specialist skills to assess patient's needs, analyse and develop treatment plans within a multidisciplinary framework.
In return for your hard work and your professional, patient-focused service we can offer you:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible work that can fit around your other commitments
- Access to NHS pension scheme
- Access to essential training and development opportunities
- Experience gained by working in a variety of environments
- Flexible hours of work and freedom to choose shifts depending on your availability and the requirement of the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team.
Main duties of the job
Bank Registered Crisis Care Practitioner (Band 6) to cover a geographical area: City, County South, Mansfield and Ashfield.
Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Department Flexible services (Bank) - Community
Pay Rate per Hour: basic day rate £17.52 which is inclusive of holiday pay.
You will need to have substantialpost registration experience and be able to demonstrate continuous professional development.
The team provides a service 24 hours, 7 days per week, with a wide range of shift patterns.
The role of Band 6 Crisis Care Practitioner consists of answering 111 telephone calls, assisting with the query/concerns that arise, sign posting to relevant authorities, problem solving, shift lead and you will also be required to carry out assessments. You will work with a well-established team of Psychiatrists, Nurses and Support Workers providing rapid response for adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. The service 'gate keeps' the inpatient beds and provides care in the least restrictive environment by offering an alternative to hospital admission through intensive home treatment.
Due to the nature of the work, a full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Please contact Amanda Stones for Further details: amanda.stones@nottshc.nhs.uk
About us
We have a huge variety of opportunities in our expansive Trust covering geographically from South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire to Leicester, providing mental health inpatient and community services, community health services, forensic mental health services and secure prison healthcare across the East Midlands.
We have more than 100 sites and a huge scope of unique opportunities to develop your career and gain some amazing experiences. We strive to be a great place to work and offer many staff benefits and tailored staff support and wellbeing programmes.
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Then Nottinghamshire Healthcare is the perfect place for you to start, maintain or further your career.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Bank Registered Crisis Care Practitioner (Band 6) to cover a geographical area: City, County South, Mansfield and Ashfield.
Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Department Flexible services (Bank) Community
You must be an RMN or OT, hold current registration and have considerable experience of working with people with mental health problems in an acute health care/ community setting.
The role of Band 6 Crisis Care Practitioner consists of answering 111 telephone calls, assisting with the query/concerns that arise, sign posting to relevant authorities, problem solving, shift lead and you will also be required to carry out assessments. You will work with a well-established team of Psychiatrists, Nurses and Support Workers providing rapid response for adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. The service gate keeps the inpatient beds and provides care in the least restrictive environment by offering an alternative to hospital admission through intensive home treatment.
You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to problem solve and be an able negotiator. You must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, be reliable, motivated. You will need to demonstrate high functioning in risk management, communication skills with exceptional personal qualities to deliver effective care. The post holder will be required to assess the needs of individuals when they are acutely unwell, develop and continually review treatment plans that enable the individual to manage their period of crisis effectively.
You will be required to attend an interview and complete competencies in order for you to be successful within the role of a crisis care practitioner.
You must be an RMN or OT, hold current registration and have considerable experience of working with people with mental health problems in an acute health care/ community setting.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description attached for full details.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Amanda Stones
Job title
Clinical Nurse Advisor
Email address
amanda.stones@nottshc.nhs.uk
Telephone number
0115 9691300
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bank Registered Crisis Care Practitioner (Band 6) to cover a geographical area: City, County South, Mansfield and Ashfield.
Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Department Flexible services (Bank) Community
You must be an RMN or OT, hold current registration and have considerable experience of working with people with mental health problems in an acute health care/ community setting.
The role of Band 6 Crisis Care Practitioner consists of answering 111 telephone calls, assisting with the query/concerns that arise, sign posting to relevant authorities, problem solving, shift lead and you will also be required to carry out assessments. You will work with a well-established team of Psychiatrists, Nurses and Support Workers providing rapid response for adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. The service gate keeps the inpatient beds and provides care in the least restrictive environment by offering an alternative to hospital admission through intensive home treatment.
You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to problem solve and be an able negotiator. You must have the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, be reliable, motivated. You will need to demonstrate high functioning in risk management, communication skills with exceptional personal qualities to deliver effective care. The post holder will be required to assess the needs of individuals when they are acutely unwell, develop and continually review treatment plans that enable the individual to manage their period of crisis effectively.
You will be required to attend an interview and complete competencies in order for you to be successful within the role of a crisis care practitioner.
You must be an RMN or OT, hold current registration and have considerable experience of working with people with mental health problems in an acute health care/ community setting.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description attached for full details.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Amanda Stones
Job title
Clinical Nurse Advisor
Email address
amanda.stones@nottshc.nhs.uk
Telephone number
0115 9691300
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification within Mental Health nursing or occupational therapy at diploma or degree level
Desirable
- evidence of learning post qualification
further training
Essential
- qualification in mentorship/education of students appropriate to professional qualification
Work experience
Essential
- minimum of 2 years experience post registrations within an acute/community setting
- experience of working within a multi-disciplianry team
- experince of roburst care plans and risk management skills
- able to conduct assessments
Desirable
- experience of crisis management
knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of mental health assessments
- a good understanding of acute mental illness
contractual agreement
Essential
- must be able to drive and have buisiness insurance (proof will be required)
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification within Mental Health nursing or occupational therapy at diploma or degree level
Desirable
- evidence of learning post qualification
further training
Essential
- qualification in mentorship/education of students appropriate to professional qualification
Work experience
Essential
- minimum of 2 years experience post registrations within an acute/community setting
- experience of working within a multi-disciplianry team
- experince of roburst care plans and risk management skills
- able to conduct assessments
Desirable
- experience of crisis management
knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of mental health assessments
- a good understanding of acute mental illness
contractual agreement
Essential
- must be able to drive and have buisiness insurance (proof will be required)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
