Job summary Grantham Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT) are welcoming applications from experienced nurses/healthcare professionals with a passion for making a difference to the lives of those experiencing acute mental health crises. The team provides a swift response to people who are in the acute phase of mental illness, providing both assessment and treatment in the community, for Grantham and the surrounding areas. Main duties of the job As a crisis service, we provide intensive support for adults experiencing an acute mental health crisis through assessment, care planning and home treatment. Grantham Crisis team work a shift pattern of 3 long days per week, including weekends and bank holidays. We are looking for applicants who are dynamic, passionate, and committed to achieving quality outcomes that will ensure above all else the needs of the patient are paramount in everything we do. As a team we work hard to establish effective working relationships with patients, their families and carers including education and promoting individual rights, recognising and respecting their contributions to care planning, placing patient in the centre of their care. Referral on to the appropriate support, ie medical, mental health, physical health, third sector, well-being or social prescribing. We work hard to facilitate and maintain good working relationships with our colleagues in other teams and work as one to ensure the patient remains at the heart of what we do. About us Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,900 staff, and serving a population of over 768,400, our people lie at the heart of everything we do. You could be part of a Trust rated by staff as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England. We firmly believe the key to high quality care is a contented workforce. This is reflected in our Care Quality Commission rating of 'outstanding' for well-led and 'good' overall. In the most recent National NHS Staff Survey, our staff rated us as the number one trust nationally for staff morale and one of the top scoring NHS Trusts in the Midlands for being compassionate and inclusive. We're really proud of this We offer options for flexible working and provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions. We support and celebrate diversity, have active staff networks groups and are always looking at what more we can do to support our staff. Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire has arange of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life. Visit beinlincolnshire.com to find out more. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 274-11196-AI Job locations Sycamore Assessment Centre Beacon Lane Grantham NG31 9DF Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of clinical care ensuring safe and effective assessment, treatment and comprehensive discharge planning using highly developed clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment tools. To work within the Section 136 suite, Triage Car and Rapid Response service. To work flexibly across a 7-day-a-week service. To ensure the clinical caseload and clinical practice is of the highest standard of clinical care. To manage case-load and service delivery in accordance with and in order to contribute towards the attainment of Service/Trust productivity requirements. To ensure up to date care plans, risk assessments and reviews are in place. Work with individuals to assess their mental health, recognise mental illness and identify their related needs and circumstances; and enable them to understand, manage and where appropriate change their behaviour. Plan, implement, review and improve interventions to meet peoples identified needs and manage their inherent risk. To assess carers and families needs and develop, implement and review programmes of support for cares and families. Protect people from abuse, neglect and harm. Enable individuals to develop independent living skills and live in the community. To work collaboratively and promote effective working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective and appropriate clinical decision-making, both within the Crisis Team and with external agencies. To maintain accurate and timely clinical records and risk assessments, and to co-ordinate and monitor those of the team. To adhere to N.M.C. or other relevant codes of professional conduct and ethics, plus associated legislation. To develop clinical practice having due regard to Department of Health and other guidelines. To demonstrate empowering leadership skills within the Crisis Team and seek opportunities in local and national area as to promote and develop the profession. To participate in Clinical Governance activities, including: induction, supervision, personal development review, health and safety, risk management and audit. To provide Management Supervision to Band 5 and Band 3 staff. To undertake specific project work or any other duties as negotiated with the Criss Team. Develop effective and supportive links with other health and social care staff. To create networks that improve the pathway of care for clients referred to the Crisis Team. Participate in all clinical governance and audit developments including post registration education, training and continuing professional development. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of clinical care ensuring safe and effective assessment, treatment and comprehensive discharge planning using highly developed clinical reasoning skills and appropriate assessment tools. To work within the Section 136 suite, Triage Car and Rapid Response service. To work flexibly across a 7-day-a-week service. To ensure the clinical caseload and clinical practice is of the highest standard of clinical care. To manage case-load and service delivery in accordance with and in order to contribute towards the attainment of Service/Trust productivity requirements. To ensure up to date care plans, risk assessments and reviews are in place. Work with individuals to assess their mental health, recognise mental illness and identify their related needs and circumstances; and enable them to understand, manage and where appropriate change their behaviour. Plan, implement, review and improve interventions to meet peoples identified needs and manage their inherent risk. To assess carers and families needs and develop, implement and review programmes of support for cares and families. Protect people from abuse, neglect and harm. Enable individuals to develop independent living skills and live in the community. To work collaboratively and promote effective working relationships with members of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective and appropriate clinical decision-making, both within the Crisis Team and with external agencies. To maintain accurate and timely clinical records and risk assessments, and to co-ordinate and monitor those of the team. To adhere to N.M.C. or other relevant codes of professional conduct and ethics, plus associated legislation. To develop clinical practice having due regard to Department of Health and other guidelines. To demonstrate empowering leadership skills within the Crisis Team and seek opportunities in local and national area as to promote and develop the profession. To participate in Clinical Governance activities, including: induction, supervision, personal development review, health and safety, risk management and audit. To provide Management Supervision to Band 5 and Band 3 staff. To undertake specific project work or any other duties as negotiated with the Criss Team. Develop effective and supportive links with other health and social care staff. To create networks that improve the pathway of care for clients referred to the Crisis Team. Participate in all clinical governance and audit developments including post registration education, training and continuing professional development. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN or RNLD or S/W, O/T,: 1 st Level Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent. Mentorship Module (degree level ) Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice Current Registered Professional ENB998 / FliPS or equivalent Desirable Management Training Experience Essential Relevant experience of working with adults with mental health needs. Or clear evidence of substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis and skills that are transferable to both the community/in-patient. Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illnesses Evidence of continuing professional development Special Requirements Essential Ability to travel independently throughout the county Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN or RNLD or S/W, O/T,: 1 st Level Registration (NMC) or degree or equivalent. Mentorship Module (degree level ) Evidence of specialised continued professional training (degree level) in clinical practice Current Registered Professional ENB998 / FliPS or equivalent Desirable Management Training Experience Essential Relevant experience of working with adults with mental health needs. Or clear evidence of substantial experience of working with individuals in crisis and skills that are transferable to both the community/in-patient. Experience of working with people with severe and enduring mental illnesses Evidence of continuing professional development Special Requirements Essential Ability to travel independently throughout the county 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). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Sycamore Assessment Centre Beacon Lane Grantham NG31 9DF Employer's website https://www.lpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)