Job summary
The Haven is a 24/7 crisis assessment unit located on the Langley Green hospital site in Crawley, we have 3 chairs in the unit that provide an place for people to come for an extended assessment of their mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Urgent Care Nurse in The Haven, your priority will be to ensure the safety of service users in crisis. You will complete the assessment of the individual's needs and risks, accurately recording and communicating this information.
We work closely with our inpatient and community mental health teams across the Trust and have developed excellent working relationships with the emergency services who refer people to us and we are continuing to develop bespoke crisis plans.
The Haven is at the forefront of our ambition to provide patient-centred care, providing people with a calm, safe and nurturing space for them to receive treatment and recover from mental health crisis.
About us
We are a large NHS Mental Health Trust in South East England. We are looking for people to support use to provide high quality services for the patients, carers and family for the local communities we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting and dynamic role that offers the opportunity for development and implementation of high-quality services.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting and dynamic role that offers the opportunity for development and implementation of high-quality services.
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Mentorship, ENB 998 or level 3 module in teaching and assessing in clinical practice
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and DOL's
- Knowledge of the MHA (1983/2007)
Analytical & Judgement skill
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Mentorship, ENB 998 or level 3 module in teaching and assessing in clinical practice
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and DOL's
- Knowledge of the MHA (1983/2007)
Analytical & Judgement skill
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
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).
