Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 permanent and one fixed term/secondment band 6 nurses to join a fulfilling and rewarding job within a diverse and dynamic inner London Crisis Service based in Hackney . The City and Hackney Crisis Service and Home Treatment Team is a multi-disciplinary team which respond to immediate crisis and endeavour to help people receive the treatment they need in their home rather than being admitted to hospital.
The successful clinicians should be highly motivated, have passion for crisis work and keen to make a difference in this diverse and dynamic environment. The service is part of East London NHS Foundation Trust, which was given an OUTSTANDING rating by the Care Quality Commission in 2016 and 2022
The successful candidates will also be active practitioners within the service acting as a role models to other members of staff and providing supporting advice to the team. They will need to demonstrate creativity, tenacity, flexibility and a can do approach to the running of the service and service user care. As well as working within the realm of their own profession, they will also be expected to take on generic roles. The role will also encompass research, evidence of service development, audit and supervision of junior staff. Weekly contracted hours will be worked over 24/7 period and will involve night shifts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a senior member of staff working in the City and Hackney Home Treatment and Crisis Team. The successful candidate will also be an active practitioner within the service acting as a role model to other members of staff and eventually providing supporting advice to the team. You will need to demonstrate creativity, tenacity and a 'can do' approach to service user care. As well as working within the realm of your own profession you will also be expected to take on a generic role. The role will also encompass research, evidence of service development, audit and supervision of junior staff. Weekly contracted hours will be worked over 24/7 period and including nightshifts.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
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Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 3 and 13 (NMC).
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- ENB 998/ Mentorship or equivalent.
Desirable
- Evidence of portfolio and Control and Restraint course.
- CBT Solution focused therapy Motivational Interviewing
- Recovery-based interventions Physical assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as a qualified RMN including Experience of making full psycho-social assessment and writing reports.
- At least 12 months' experience of working in an acute adult mental health setting as a qualified nurse. Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of crisis management
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
- Psychiatric Liaison
Skills and , abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a Team.
- Ability to be innovative in daily practice.
- Word processing and computer skills or willingness to attend training.
- Ability to engage with people with serious Mental Health problems in a holistic manner.
Desirable
- To teach and support junior staff and students.
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and current research on HTT/CRT.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 3 and 13 (NMC).
- Evidence of continual professional development.
- ENB 998/ Mentorship or equivalent.
Desirable
- Evidence of portfolio and Control and Restraint course.
- CBT Solution focused therapy Motivational Interviewing
- Recovery-based interventions Physical assessment skills
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as a qualified RMN including Experience of making full psycho-social assessment and writing reports.
- At least 12 months' experience of working in an acute adult mental health setting as a qualified nurse. Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team
- Experience of crisis management
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-racial inner city area.
- Psychiatric Liaison
Skills and , abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a Team.
- Ability to be innovative in daily practice.
- Word processing and computer skills or willingness to attend training.
- Ability to engage with people with serious Mental Health problems in a holistic manner.
Desirable
- To teach and support junior staff and students.
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and current research on HTT/CRT.
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
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).
