Job summary
An opportunity has opened up for aspiring RMN's to join our Older People's Community Mental Health Service at the heart of Kensington and Chelsea, where you will be afforded the time and space to develop into a more enhanced and effective community practitioner.
We have an opportunity in our CMHT/HTT. Both teams are integrated within each other which allows for a more fluid way of working and also allows for you to work across both services on the Bank should you wish.
- HTT service- 7 days a week with working hours of Monday to Friday 8.30am-7pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm, no night shift
- CMHT service- Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with the opportunity to do bank shifts with HTT.
Community Services are becoming fast-paced and rapidly changing to support the 'Out of Hospital Care' strategies. You will therefore need to demonstrate resilience and the ability to adapt to the changing landscape and opportunities.
We want to hear from you!
Based in Kensington and Chelsea, we are near Portobello market with its vibrant, beautiful shops, Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park where staff can take advantage of the more peaceful areas.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
CMHT - You will be expected to case manage an allocation of patients, monitor patients' mental state, promote independence, promote social inclusion, aid the recovery process, and reduce hospital admissions.
HTT - This role includes gatekeeping, home treatment providing alternatives to inpatient hospital care, and monitoring patients' safety and well-being to promote independence in the community, to reduce relapse rates and re-admissions. Facilitate early discharge and discharge follow-up.
You will also be expected to work in collaboration with the Operational Team Manager, Clinical Leads/Senior Practitioners and to have close working relationships with the community teams, inpatient services, and the HTT backup across the service.
To help you achieve the above we will offer you
- Mentoring and supervision from our highly experienced staff and team leaders supporting you with your development and growth into the role
- Commitment from the team to develop you by offering coaching and role-specific training opportunities such as Leadership programmes, CBT, DBT and more
- Opportunities to shadow our neighbouring services including CMHTs, HTTs, acute inpatients, PICU and HBPoS allowing you to see the full circle of treatment for our patients
- LocalReflective Practice forums run by one of the senior leads
- Clear objectives and pathway todevelop your career further
About us
- HTT service 7 days a week with working hours of Monday to Friday 7.30am till 8pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am till 5pm, no night shift.
- CMHT service is Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm; opportunity to do bank shifts with HTT as the teams work very closely together.
- Both hubs are led by the same Consultant which allows for a clear understanding of each individual patient and allows for the ability to work collaboratively together to provide the best possible outcome for the patient.
- QI project's - team is currently working closely with UCL in a study around isolation and depression- we are keen to use evidence-based research in our work
- You would be joining awarm and welcoming teamthat would be looking toinspire and motivateyou to become an integral team member and support your growth
- Flexible shift workingopportunities for a healthier work-life balance
- CNWL is dedicated to developing its own staff and you will beencouraged to develop yourselfinto becoming the Nurse you aspire to be.
- Free access to our Staff and Well-being serviceto ensure that you are always looking after yourself
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the positions being offered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the positions being offered.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Diploma/Degree
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Valid UK registration with their respective professional body.
Desirable
- A post registration qualification in Older People
- Mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas
- Experience of working as member of a Multi -disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of managing/supervision of staff
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with dementia,
- Experience of working with older adults
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CPA, Risk Assessment and Risk Management Processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs and rights of service users and their carers.
- Knowledge of ethical/legal requirements within mental health nursing.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to the care of Older Adults with Mental Health problems in the community
skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbally and through written reports.
- Ability to assess complex risk and produce care plans to manage this
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing a caseload
- Ability to manage complex decision making situations.
- Ability to organize and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to work effectively in stressful and emotionally charged situation
- Able to manage personal stress.
- Previous experience of audit and research.
Other requirements
Essential
- IT skills i.e. Microsoft word, Email, Internet,
Desirable
- Car driver, full driving license
- Access to own transport.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Diploma/Degree
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Valid UK registration with their respective professional body.
Desirable
- A post registration qualification in Older People
- Mentorship
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas
- Experience of working as member of a Multi -disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of managing/supervision of staff
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working with dementia,
- Experience of working with older adults
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of CPA, Risk Assessment and Risk Management Processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs and rights of service users and their carers.
- Knowledge of ethical/legal requirements within mental health nursing.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to the care of Older Adults with Mental Health problems in the community
skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective communication skills both verbally and through written reports.
- Ability to assess complex risk and produce care plans to manage this
- Effective leadership skills
- Ability to take responsibility for managing a caseload
- Ability to manage complex decision making situations.
- Ability to organize and prioritise own workload.
- Ability to supervise junior staff and students
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Ability to work effectively in stressful and emotionally charged situation
- Able to manage personal stress.
- Previous experience of audit and research.
Other requirements
Essential
- IT skills i.e. Microsoft word, Email, Internet,
Desirable
- Car driver, full driving license
- Access to own transport.
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).
