Job summary
An *EXCITING* opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician, we are looking for qualified mental health nurses / CPN, for the award winning Op Courage Veterans Integrated Mental health and Well being service. The post will cover East of England and work in collaboration with other NHS providers and charity sector partners,
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the care of a caseload of patients under the Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service that fall within the geographical patch (East of England). This will involve working within the collaborative provision of the Op Courage Veterans Mental Health Service. The role will include responsibility for initial screening, triage, assessment and care planning/risk assessment of clients referred to the service. Liaison with other care providers and charity sector support networks that provide for the Veteran population.
The post holder will work as part of the MDT and will present cases to aid with clinical decision making around treatment, care and support of the Veteran. They will monitor the care and treatment of the Veteran with the aim of working towards discharge from the service.
The post holder will be responsible for referring to and liaising with other agencies involved with the Veteran including locality Mental Health Services, to ensure that all parties are aware of the care and support provided and roles and responsibilities within the plan of care
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
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What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will manage a caseload of community based patients.
- Ensure high standards of care are maintained.
- To work as part of the MDT providing triage, assessment, referral and ongoing care for veterans across the area.
- The post holder will present cases to the MDT for clinical decision making and will update the MDT on progress working towards discharge from the service.
- To work as part of the agreed Op Courage partnership and link with other relevant services across the geographical patch.
- To ensure that care plans, risk assessments and all patient care records are completed and maintained in line with set KPIs.
- To provide screening, triage, assessment, implementation and evaluation of plans of care.
- The post holder will work alongside colleagues to provide a 7 day per week duty service to screen and triage new referrals.
- The post holder will be expected to use clinical skills and judgement highlighting and escalating risk. If required they will liaise with and make referral to the clients locality mental health/crisis services.
- Provide information to the Hub Lead in order that they may assess and challenge the service delivery on behalf of the veterans. This is where services are not being agreed according to the veterans mental health agenda across the Midlands and East region.
- Work to improve and promote NHS service provision by actively engaging with the 3rd Sector providers who already have access and are providing support to Veterans across the region.
- Take responsibility for and assist in the management of incidents, ensuring timely investigation and reporting of any incidents.
- Keep up to date with current practices, local and national policies and agendas in relation to Veterans mental health.
- Work to improve and promote NHS service provision by actively engaging with the 3rd Sector providers who already have access and are providing support to Veterans across the region.
- Empower people to address specific needs in relation to health and wellbeing and enable individuals to become experts in managing and taking responsibility for their own condition.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of qualified service providers within the local region.
- In the event of a Veteran being referred to their locality secondary mental health provider (e.g. admission, crisis care or longer term locality community care), the Veterans Liaison Nurse will continue to provide specialist support to the veteran, and will liaise with local services to ensure clarity around roles, responsibilities and treatment within the plan of care.
- The Veterans Liaison Nurse will work alongside psychology, medical input, Veterans Liaison and Support Officers within the service to monitor progress and report to the MDT.
- Update the care/treatment plan and risk/safety plan as required during the veterans care episode.
- Attend regular managerial and clinical supervision.
- Provide managerial/clinical supervision for junior staff.
- Gain consent and agreement around confidentiality/date protection and sharing at the start of the patients journey.
- Contribute to maintaining and improving standards of care.
- Attend relevant training events and conferences relating to Veterans mental health issues.
- Maintain own mandatory training.
- Maintain NMC registration and revalidation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will manage a caseload of community based patients.
- Ensure high standards of care are maintained.
- To work as part of the MDT providing triage, assessment, referral and ongoing care for veterans across the area.
- The post holder will present cases to the MDT for clinical decision making and will update the MDT on progress working towards discharge from the service.
- To work as part of the agreed Op Courage partnership and link with other relevant services across the geographical patch.
- To ensure that care plans, risk assessments and all patient care records are completed and maintained in line with set KPIs.
- To provide screening, triage, assessment, implementation and evaluation of plans of care.
- The post holder will work alongside colleagues to provide a 7 day per week duty service to screen and triage new referrals.
- The post holder will be expected to use clinical skills and judgement highlighting and escalating risk. If required they will liaise with and make referral to the clients locality mental health/crisis services.
- Provide information to the Hub Lead in order that they may assess and challenge the service delivery on behalf of the veterans. This is where services are not being agreed according to the veterans mental health agenda across the Midlands and East region.
- Work to improve and promote NHS service provision by actively engaging with the 3rd Sector providers who already have access and are providing support to Veterans across the region.
- Take responsibility for and assist in the management of incidents, ensuring timely investigation and reporting of any incidents.
- Keep up to date with current practices, local and national policies and agendas in relation to Veterans mental health.
- Work to improve and promote NHS service provision by actively engaging with the 3rd Sector providers who already have access and are providing support to Veterans across the region.
- Empower people to address specific needs in relation to health and wellbeing and enable individuals to become experts in managing and taking responsibility for their own condition.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of qualified service providers within the local region.
- In the event of a Veteran being referred to their locality secondary mental health provider (e.g. admission, crisis care or longer term locality community care), the Veterans Liaison Nurse will continue to provide specialist support to the veteran, and will liaise with local services to ensure clarity around roles, responsibilities and treatment within the plan of care.
- The Veterans Liaison Nurse will work alongside psychology, medical input, Veterans Liaison and Support Officers within the service to monitor progress and report to the MDT.
- Update the care/treatment plan and risk/safety plan as required during the veterans care episode.
- Attend regular managerial and clinical supervision.
- Provide managerial/clinical supervision for junior staff.
- Gain consent and agreement around confidentiality/date protection and sharing at the start of the patients journey.
- Contribute to maintaining and improving standards of care.
- Attend relevant training events and conferences relating to Veterans mental health issues.
- Maintain own mandatory training.
- Maintain NMC registration and revalidation.
Person Specification
Skills and experience
Essential
- 2 yrs at band 5
- Community experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Military Covenant
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills and experience
Essential
- 2 yrs at band 5
- Community experience
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Military Covenant
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.
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).
