Job summary
A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a band 7 HTT lead within the Kensington and Chelsea older adult community mental health team.The post holder would be able to provide leadership to the HTT team which is part of the wider older adult CMHT. Candidates would preferably have worked as a Band 6 or above CPN for at least 2 years in mental health and have experience of older adult care.The multi-disciplinary team has close links and is co-located with our social work colleagues. It is a friendly and supportive team and is welcoming of new staff. Research and service development is encouraged and supported both by the team and the Trust.
You do not need to be car driver for this community post as all visits are done by public transport in this interesting and diverse borough.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Community Mental Health service to offer intensive support and treatment to patients in the community in the acute phase of a mental health crisis as an alternative to inpatient care. To act as gate keepers to all admissions. To support early discharge from hospital.
About us
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To triage referrals and allocate work to junior staff as appropriate.
- To provide a comprehensive mental health assessment for complex patients in the acute phase of a mental health crisis.
- To assess current risks and identify how the risk and patients mental health needs would best be met.
- To formulate, implement and review individualised Recovery Care Plans with patients and their carers that aims to address their psychological, physical & social needs.
- To build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers and involve them in drawing up care plans.
- To work with patients care co-ordinator/ lead professional as appropriate to ensure continuity of care
- To provide information and advice to carers to support them through the crisis period.
- To administer , supervise and monitor prescribed medication advising patients and carers on storage, administration and possible side effects.
- To have a sound understanding and knowledge of current legislation and its application to service users with mental health problems e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act
- To attend MDT meetings, Ward Rounds, Discharge CPAs and Mental Health Act Assessments
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To triage referrals and allocate work to junior staff as appropriate.
- To provide a comprehensive mental health assessment for complex patients in the acute phase of a mental health crisis.
- To assess current risks and identify how the risk and patients mental health needs would best be met.
- To formulate, implement and review individualised Recovery Care Plans with patients and their carers that aims to address their psychological, physical & social needs.
- To build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and carers and involve them in drawing up care plans.
- To work with patients care co-ordinator/ lead professional as appropriate to ensure continuity of care
- To provide information and advice to carers to support them through the crisis period.
- To administer , supervise and monitor prescribed medication advising patients and carers on storage, administration and possible side effects.
- To have a sound understanding and knowledge of current legislation and its application to service users with mental health problems e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act
- To attend MDT meetings, Ward Rounds, Discharge CPAs and Mental Health Act Assessments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Diploma/Degree
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of continued professional development
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
Essential
- IT skills i.e. Microsoft word, Email, Internet
Desirable
- Car driver, full driving license
- Access to own transport.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/Diploma/Degree
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of continued professional development
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
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).
