Job summary
The Psychiatric Clinical Decisions Unit (PCDU) and Health Based Place of Safety (HBPoS) are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our team as a Developmental Practitioner.
This role is aimed at Band 5 Practitioners who are looking to complete the Band 5 to Band 6 pathway whilst embedded in a supportive team in the Urgent Care Pathway.
The PCDU is a 48hr assessment unit that accepts referrals from other mental health professionals for service users in crisis and/or struggling to remain in the community safely. PCDU provides an environment and atmosphere that is conducive to enabling service users access to high quality, thorough assessments that lead to well developed & service user centred care plans.
HBPoS provides a safe environment for service users detained under Section 136 & Section 135 of the Mental Health Act, allowing for therapeutic interaction with the staffing team prior to being assessed under the MHA.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a practitioner that is enthusiastic about the Urgent Care Pathway and is experienced in either inpatient or community care. Successful postholders will provide professional nursing management, foster effective and therapeutic relationships with service users and professionals, provide expert clinical advice and support and provide leadership and guidance to the team on shift. The post holder will also work closely with a Senior Nurse in the team to help them complete the necessary proficiencies to move into the B6 role.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this!
We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff.
Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.Visitbeinlincolnshire.comto find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy Competitive annual leave allowance Car leasing scheme Childcare Vouchers NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Chris Snartt, via email at c.snartt@nhs.net or by telephone 01522 307401
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include: Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy Competitive annual leave allowance Car leasing scheme Childcare Vouchers NHS pension scheme Free eye tests Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Get in touch today:Our friendly team is here to answer any questions you may have about our roles. For more information, please contact Chris Snartt, via email at c.snartt@nhs.net or by telephone 01522 307401
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapist. Professional Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent to profession or pending relevant qualification and registration
- Evidence of specialised continued professional training in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with people with mental health needs.
- Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles
- Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health
- Demonstrating supportive and sensitive communication to patients, carers and staff, whilist demonstrating an understanding of the nature and effects of some information and barriers to effective communication whilst being considerate of client confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a registered mental health nurse with people with mental health problems
- Personal experience in the delivery of physical care to others
Skills
Essential
- Sound clinical reasoning skills
- Highly motivated and able to engage with service users and carers to improve outcomes
- Ability to work independently and collectively
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Social Work or Occupational Therapist. Professional Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent to profession or pending relevant qualification and registration
- Evidence of specialised continued professional training in clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working with people with mental health needs.
- Sound knowledge of clinical/risk assessment and understanding of Information Governance principles
- Sound knowledge of the national agenda for mental health
- Demonstrating supportive and sensitive communication to patients, carers and staff, whilist demonstrating an understanding of the nature and effects of some information and barriers to effective communication whilst being considerate of client confidentiality
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a registered mental health nurse with people with mental health problems
- Personal experience in the delivery of physical care to others
Skills
Essential
- Sound clinical reasoning skills
- Highly motivated and able to engage with service users and carers to improve outcomes
- Ability to work independently and collectively
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).
