Job summary
An exciting opportunity has emerged to join the Southwark Liaison Team based in Kings College Hospital Emergency Department.
If you feel you have what it takes to join a dynamic and a thriving team where you will be supported to learn new skills and offer good quality care for patients in the Emergency Department, please apply.
This is a 12 month fixed term post currently.
Main duties of the job
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues.
As a RMN working alongside the Emergency Department clinicians to support the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical and psychological care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic, enhanced engagement, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.
Providing dedicated and expert support to patients and their families/ carers navigating the mental health crisis pathway to onward discharge from the Emergency Department.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners.
SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - good computer skills
- Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries.
- Display empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour and distress which may be challenging at times.
- Demonstrate excellent skills in verbal de-escalation techniques
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- A sound understanding and experience of how to assess and meet the needs of adults with acute mental illness
- Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge.
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLs.
- Excellent skills in risk assessment in mental health work and documentation of risk
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the physical and psychological effects of alcohol and drugs
- Experience in the management of psychiatric emergencies
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN with valid NMC PIN)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - good computer skills
- Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries.
- Display empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour and distress which may be challenging at times.
- Demonstrate excellent skills in verbal de-escalation techniques
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- A sound understanding and experience of how to assess and meet the needs of adults with acute mental illness
- Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge.
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLs.
- Excellent skills in risk assessment in mental health work and documentation of risk
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the physical and psychological effects of alcohol and drugs
- Experience in the management of psychiatric emergencies
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN with valid NMC PIN)
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
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).
