Job summaryTo assess and work with mental health service users and signpost them to other services and discharge to primary care where necessary. Any service users needing longer term secondary care and care coordination will be transferred to the relevant teams in the Trust. The post holder is expected to utilise community resources, working closely with Primary Care. The post holder will ensure user and carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery. This is a senior nursing role with immense experience in duty and mental health assessments - it is not suitable for newly qualified nurses. Working experience in HTT/SPA/Liaison Psychiatry work will be desirable. Those without the relevant assessment and risk management experience need not apply. The suitably qualified candidate will be able to work a combination of remote working and coming to our office at Springfield hospital in line with the needs of our patients. This will be guided by our Agile working policy which means that the successful candidate must be prepared to, on days when they are meant to work remotely, go on home visit to patients' homes or come into the office at short notice whenever the service needs require this. This is however a rare occurrence. The post holder will communicate and collaborate effectively with all agencies and agents involved in supporting adults with severe mental health problems.
Main duties of the job- To ensure that the views of users and carers are sought and incorporated into all care delivered.
- To provide clinical cover for team members in their absence.
- To liaise as required with other disciplines and organisations to ensure that all issues affecting service user care are managed and communicated to a high standard.
- To provide written assessments reports/discharge letters for all allocated clients.
- To liaise closely with other services keeping them informed of relevant service issues.
- To provide information and reports as required and accurately document all relevant information.
- To have an awareness of the need to manage resources effectively within determined budgets.
- To assist in the successful induction of new staff and regular supervision of students and junior staff.
- To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others. To comply always with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations.
- To participate in the development of junior staff, acting as a mentor for student nurses and a preceptor to newly qualified staff, ensuring appropriate teaching, support and supervision.
- To participate in clinical/team meetings.
- To enter information onto Rio in a timely manner in line with Trust guidelines and prepare reports as appropriate.
About usWe are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Job responsibilities- To implement and contribute to policy and service development as appropriate.
- To carry out responsibilities to promote the smooth running of the clinical area.
- To actively promote and support the ongoing review of Mental Health Practice.
- To participate in the Trust's complaints procedure and critical incident reporting when required and work within the policies and procedures of the Trust.
- To maintain and improve own professional, clinical, managerial, knowledge and skills by promoting self-growth and development through the in-service training program and other educational program/materials as agreed by the Line Manager.
- To maintain high standards of professional practice and competence in keeping with the professional bodies to whom they are accountable such as the NMC BAOT etc. code of conduct and the scope of professional practice.
- To maintain a record of professional development by use of a personal profile and meet the requirements for continuing practice such as Revalidation or PDP for continued registration.
- To Identifying needs/goals through supervision, appraisal and development reviews.
- To participate in nursing research and disseminate the knowledge and results from such research to colleagues.
- To undertake mandatory and statutory training as required by Trust policy, identifying individual and team training needs.
- To contribute and commit to undertaking an annual Development Review/appraisal.
- To undertake personal development as identified in the Personal Development Plan (PDP).
Person SpecificationExperience & KnowledgeEssential- Demonstrable experience of working with people who experience serious ongoing mental health problems in a variety of settings.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of assessing and managing crisis with those with a severe mental illness
- Experience of providing thorough baseline mental health assessments and case formulation based on these
Desirable- Experience of working in community nursing
- Experience of working in a CMHT or other community health setting
- Experience of contributing to policy and procedure development and implementation
Education and QualificationEssential- RMN, social worker or occupational therapist with current relevant registration
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable- Diploma/BSC in Community Nursing
- Evidence of post registration training related to the provision of relevant psychosocial interventions
Skills & AbilitiesEssential- Ability to work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of recent initiatives in nursing
- Understanding of stepped care model
- Knowledge and application of Recovery principles
- Ability to work in partnership with service users and carers in the planning and delivery of care
Desirable- Skills in CBT, Coaching &
- Research and audit skills
- Group facilitation 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.Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
