Job summary
The Crisis Assessment Unit (CAU) Team Leader manages the unit for people who present within A&E who may require emergency psychiatric assessment. The service works closely with Lambeth Home Treatment Team, Lambeth Flow Team, The Acute Referral Centre (ARC) and the community teams in providing rapid assessments 24/7 and also to ensure full assessment and commencement of treatments that support early intervention in a crisis and ensure wherever possible people are supported at home or safely and promptly admitted to a psychiatric bed where indicated.
The MHLT and CAU provide support and teaching throughout the hospital and has close working relationships with several acute trusts. The post holder will be expected to be an advocate for mental health within the hospital and support all staff in providing care for people presenting with complex and multifaceted difficulties. The team work alongside Mental Health for Older Adults, Perinatal Mental Health and Neuropsychiatry.
We offer a flexible and varied induction programme, allowing the post holder to gain experience working across a variety of services both within SLaM and GSTT, as well within third-sector agencies.
The team operates on a 24 hour, 7 day a week basis, but the post holder will work Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm.
Main duties of the job
About the role:
We are looking for a Crisis Assessment Unit (CAU) Team Leader who will manage the unit for people who present within A&E who may require emergency psychiatric assessment. The service works closely with Lambeth Home Treatment Team, Lambeth Flow Team, The Acute Referral Centre (ARC) and the community teams in providing rapid assessments 24/7 and also to ensure full assessment and commencement of treatments that support early intervention in a crisis and ensure wherever possible people are supported at home or safely and promptly admitted to a psychiatric bed where indicated.
The post holder will provide line management and clinical & operational leadership to the Crisis Assessment Unit, working closely with the Consultants and other professionals to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of service provision. The aim is to ensure integrated clinical, operational, quality and financial outcomes are achieved within the service line.
About us
St Thomas' Hospital (STH) is a large and highly regarded teaching hospital in the heart of central London, part of Guys and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) and Kings Health Partners, one of only six academic science centres in the UK.The team is based at St Thomas' Hospital Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH.
Benefits:
We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance.
Some of our benefits are highlighted here:
- Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
- Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
- Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
- Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
- Accommodation,our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
- NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.
Other benefits include:
- Counselling services
- Wellbeing events
- Long service awards
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Childcare vouchers
- Staff restaurants
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are keen to employ adaptable and motivated individuals who are willing to become actively involved in this fast-paced and progressive service and who have an interest in being part of a new service. The role offers an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their experience of liaison psychiatry and develop their skills in crisis assessments and physical healthcare.
In addition to the above, the unit will function as a safe and therapeutic space for those experiencing an acute mental health crisis to be assessed and cared for by a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians. The unit will operate alongside the existing Core 24 MHLT establishment and will be an integral part of the overall emergency pathway in St Thomas' Hospital.
Please see attached JD for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are keen to employ adaptable and motivated individuals who are willing to become actively involved in this fast-paced and progressive service and who have an interest in being part of a new service. The role offers an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their experience of liaison psychiatry and develop their skills in crisis assessments and physical healthcare.
In addition to the above, the unit will function as a safe and therapeutic space for those experiencing an acute mental health crisis to be assessed and cared for by a multidisciplinary team of mental health clinicians. The unit will operate alongside the existing Core 24 MHLT establishment and will be an integral part of the overall emergency pathway in St Thomas' Hospital.
Please see attached JD for more details.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse/Allied Health Professional
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Training in the prevention and management of violence and aggression
- Formal training in risk assessment and management
- Management and Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying work in mental health services with a sound knowledge of the full range of mental health services, both inpatient and community based.
- Sound understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of adults with mental illness
- Experience in the assessment and management of challenging behaviours or psychological symptoms of those presenting in crisis
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and appraisal and management of others
- Ability to enthuse others, lead and motivate a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in liaison services
- Management of change experience
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to take an overview of the provision of mental health services and ensure service users' needs are met appropriately. This will mean a pro-active approach to bed management and promoting flexibility throughout the various parts of the service.
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, MCA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act etc.
- Ability to make decisions on whether to discharge, refer on or admit service users following a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of risk
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the epidemiology, presentation and immediate management of deliberate self- harm
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse/Allied Health Professional
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Training in the prevention and management of violence and aggression
- Formal training in risk assessment and management
- Management and Leadership Training
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualifying work in mental health services with a sound knowledge of the full range of mental health services, both inpatient and community based.
- Sound understanding of how to assess and meet the needs of adults with mental illness
- Experience in the assessment and management of challenging behaviours or psychological symptoms of those presenting in crisis
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and appraisal and management of others
- Ability to enthuse others, lead and motivate a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in liaison services
- Management of change experience
Skills
Essential
- Must be able to take an overview of the provision of mental health services and ensure service users' needs are met appropriately. This will mean a pro-active approach to bed management and promoting flexibility throughout the various parts of the service.
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care, including MHA, MCA, CPA procedures, Human Rights Act etc.
- Ability to make decisions on whether to discharge, refer on or admit service users following a comprehensive assessment and evaluation of risk
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the epidemiology, presentation and immediate management of deliberate self- harm
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).
