Job summary
The Integrated Crisis Assessment Hub is seeking to recruit 3 full time Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses with a minimum of 6 months experience working in inpatient setting.
Applicants are expected to have a clear understanding of the Integrated Crisis Assessment Hub/Crisis Resolution model in the delivery of care to our client group. Applicants should have the ability to work in a highly pressured environment, work as part of a multidisciplinary team and able to make autonomous decision.
Main duties of the job
Practitioner has the responsibility for all service users who present to the Hub as walk in's, diverted from ED or through the triage process. Their role is to ensure that service users within the Hub are supported at all times. This role is a Band 5 and will have a clinical input
- The ICAH Practitioner will work very closely with the ICAH Health Care Support Worker to ensure that client's physical health state is monitored on arrival e.g. vital signs on arrival, COVID monitoring
- Their role will involve monitoring the safety of service users within the Hub. They will have an overall responsibility for the waiting area.
- The role will entail supporting Senior Practitioners during an assessment of service users in the clinical area or assessment room.
- The Senior Practitioners will ensure that the triage tool is completed when service users arrive at the Hub.
- The role will assist the ICAH Clinical lead to complete service user's feedback and also be responsible for completing the Hub Admission logbook to maintain record keeping of outcomes.
- The role will also assist in dealing with telephone triaging which involves taking referrals and dealing with queries relating to patient care
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) (pro rata for part time staff).
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Regisered Mental Health Nurse
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with complex, acute mental health needs
- Undertaking audits within a clinical setting.
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating aspects of care.
- To have experience in working / liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care.
- Ability performs under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely managerial decisions in conjunction with the Team Manager and following through available agreed care pathways.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team
Desirable
- Experience in working in Mental Health Liaison Service
Knowledge
Essential
- A clear understanding of the Crisis Resolution Model of service delivery including gate keeping and facilitate early discharges from the ward.
- The 1983 Mental Health Act and related legislation, codes of practice and guidance
- Safeguarding Children and adults.
- Excellent working knowledge of intensive care programme approach.
- Medication management
- Physical Health assessment.
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills especially when handling conflict and change.
- Ability to facilitate positive multi-disciplinary working relationships across all services areas.
- Ability to explore emotionally demanding aspects of the role with appropriate staff in both managerial and clinical supervision as well as in team meetings and informal work related support systems
- Ability to take positive risk and provide care to service Users, in the least restrictive environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
- Understanding of and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Others
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- IT Skills
- Experienced driver with full driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Regisered Mental Health Nurse
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Working with people with complex, acute mental health needs
- Undertaking audits within a clinical setting.
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating aspects of care.
- To have experience in working / liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies in the provision of care.
- Ability performs under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely managerial decisions in conjunction with the Team Manager and following through available agreed care pathways.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team
Desirable
- Experience in working in Mental Health Liaison Service
Knowledge
Essential
- A clear understanding of the Crisis Resolution Model of service delivery including gate keeping and facilitate early discharges from the ward.
- The 1983 Mental Health Act and related legislation, codes of practice and guidance
- Safeguarding Children and adults.
- Excellent working knowledge of intensive care programme approach.
- Medication management
- Physical Health assessment.
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills especially when handling conflict and change.
- Ability to facilitate positive multi-disciplinary working relationships across all services areas.
- Ability to explore emotionally demanding aspects of the role with appropriate staff in both managerial and clinical supervision as well as in team meetings and informal work related support systems
- Ability to take positive risk and provide care to service Users, in the least restrictive environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
- Understanding of and commitment to the principle of equal opportunities in service delivery.
Others
Essential
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- IT Skills
- Experienced driver with full driving license
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).
