Job summary
The way that Crisis Support nationally is changing; at NSFT we have recently benefitted from investment in the CRHT team and the wider crisis pathway.
The service is not only being invested in financially, with a fresh approach to ideas and service delivery being supported by the Trust, we are confident that the new partnerships and initiatives that are being developed will enhance the crisis response received by our service users.
This role is to work across the crisis support pathway based predominantly at Hellesdon Hospital in Norwich. We can offer successful applicants the opportunity to work with our third sector partners that will be providing crisis support, ED diversion and housing. This role is open at both Band 6 on the prescribingcourseand Band 7 level.
Main duties of the job
The CRHT team are very proactive and highly skilled at managing risk and supporting service users in South, North and Central Norfolk who present in crisis and persons needing intensive support to avoid hospital admission. The team is the 'front-door' to acute services, they provide triage, assessment, intensive support and admission avoidance hand in hand with support of families and 3rd party providers. The staffing teams also works with service users already in hospital to ensure that they can be supported at home at the earliest opportunity to support their recovery.
The team is well supported by our clinical psychologist and assistant psychologist who provide weekly complex case forums, skills groups and 1:1 supervision where required.
Applications are welcome from people interested in full and part time hours either Band 6 or 7 subject to job evaluation and completion of training for nurse prescribing.
We will support you and invest in you- don't miss this exciting opportunity!
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other and are looking forward to welcoming you!
Benefits
Benefits included with this role are:-
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who are we looking for?
We offer a comprehensive induction programme that includes time in all other clinical areas/teams that we interface with. We believe that staff, who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, and able to provide better outcomes for our service users.
We are looking for dynamic registered nurses with a non-medical prescribing qualification. We want applicants who are keen to be part of the development of project Adder locally and can support transformation and improvement in the area of care
We value creativity, innovation and passion towards providing excellent patient care; someone with a level head who is aware of and able to cope with the pressure and unpredictability of acute crisis care.
However most importantly and in keeping with our trust values of vales of Positively, Respectfully and Together, we are looking for someone who has exceptional people skills as this role requires you to work with a difficult to engage service user group.
If you want to make a difference in peoples lives and change it for the better, we want you to be part of our fantastic team! Further details available on request.
What can we offer in return?
This post offers an opportunity to work closely with partner agencies in developing the Adder project.
Interested?
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Who are we looking for?
We offer a comprehensive induction programme that includes time in all other clinical areas/teams that we interface with. We believe that staff, who feel valued by their employers and are truly engaged, and able to provide better outcomes for our service users.
We are looking for dynamic registered nurses with a non-medical prescribing qualification. We want applicants who are keen to be part of the development of project Adder locally and can support transformation and improvement in the area of care
We value creativity, innovation and passion towards providing excellent patient care; someone with a level head who is aware of and able to cope with the pressure and unpredictability of acute crisis care.
However most importantly and in keeping with our trust values of vales of Positively, Respectfully and Together, we are looking for someone who has exceptional people skills as this role requires you to work with a difficult to engage service user group.
If you want to make a difference in peoples lives and change it for the better, we want you to be part of our fantastic team! Further details available on request.
What can we offer in return?
This post offers an opportunity to work closely with partner agencies in developing the Adder project.
Interested?
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Interview dates are yet to be set; you will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or equivalent professional qualification
- Non Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Study experience at masters level
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in mental health care and dual diagnosis
- Evidence of supervision and mentorship of others
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and/or service improvement
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate confidently and widely
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or equivalent professional qualification
- Non Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Study experience at masters level
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in mental health care and dual diagnosis
- Evidence of supervision and mentorship of others
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and/or service improvement
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate confidently and widely
- Able to demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge of mental health disorders and their treatments.
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
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).
