Job summary
As a leading Learning Disability and Mental Health Charity, we provide healthcare and support for people with serious mental illness along a recovery pathway influenced by a psychosocial intervention framework.

We ensure the people we support can move along a pathway towards independence at their own pace and build their coping and lifestyle skills gradually within a therapeutic environment.

We value our people and truly believe in making a difference through the service we provide. As well as working within a great team and within a great culture, you can expect to earn a competitive salary ranging from £18.22 - £22.27 per hour dependent upon experience as well as an annual holiday allowance of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.

Salary based on post-qualification experience, pro rata depending on actual working hours

• £18.22 (£35,510 per annum) preceptorship Nurse / OT (Not casual nurses as we can only take on casual nurses who have complete their preceptorship)
• £19.57 (£38,147 per annum) Completed preceptorship and upto 2 years post preceptorship experience
• £22.27 (£43,419 per annum) 2 years or more post qualification experience

Main duties of the job
Responsibilities include: -

• To take charge of the service in the absence of the Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse Practitioner to ensure its smooth running and that standards of care are maintained
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes with service users, and to ensure that support is provided in accordance with individual plans for the people we support
• To establish and maintain good relationships between the people we support, relatives and staff
• To ensure the delivery of an individualised treatment plan for the people we support
• To deliver on medication management as per the company Policies and Procedures for Medicine Management, NMC and The Care Quality Commission

An interest in mental health rehabilitation and promoting independence would help, however, skills can be transferred across from other professional training.

You may be involved in clinical reviews with our Responsible Clinician and liaise with GPs, MDTS and families. A full Supervision/Appraisal approach will be available. Daily support and guidance is available from peers and supervisors.

About us
Lea Court Independent Hospital in Warrington is a Mental Health Independent Hospital. Lea Court specialises in the rehabilitation of people with severe and enduring mental health conditions. We aim to develop the skills to reintegrate successfully back into their communities with the support of a strong MDT, including an occupational therapist, Responsible Clinician and nursing team including support staff. We pride ourselves on our community links and the support they give to ensure our service users can meet their vocational and community network needs to support them on discharge. Lea Court has up to a two-year pathway that promotes discharge from day one. We have a full assessment route for both the nursing and occupational therapist team that is reviewed within the MDT and goals set in collaboration with the service user on a monthly basis

Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: L0082-26-0019

Essential qualifications

• R.M.N. Registered Nurse on part 3/part 13 of NMC Register. R.N.L.D Registered Nurse on part 5/part 14 of NMC Register

Desirable qualifications

• Working knowledge of current practice in relation to people with enduring mental health problems or learning disabilities. Knowledge of other relevant legislation e.g. Care Standards Act 2000, 1990 Community Care Act. Knowledge and ability to participate in clinical supervision. Evidence of personal development

Essential experience

• Recent experience of working with people with enduring mental health problems or learning disabilities Evidence of maintaining PREP

Desirable experience

• Experience of supervising staff

Essential knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to work as a member of a team. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate a positive attitude towards service users. Demonstrate a working knowledge of MHA (1983) and other relevant documents. Display a commitment to self-development and development of other staff. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships Computer literate

Desirable knowledge, skills and abilities

• Working knowledge of current practice in relation to people with enduring mental health problems or learning disabilities. Knowledge of other relevant legislation e.g. Care Standards Act 2000, 1990 Community Care Act. Knowledge and ability to participate in clinical supervision. Evidence of personal development

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).

Employer contact
Talent and Attraction Advisor: Rebecca Rickards, Rebecca.rickards@afgroup.org.uk, +447824096044

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