Community Psychiatric Nurse Crisis Function
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
The post holder is required to take responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care and management of a defined caseload, including liaison with other agencies and, where appropriate, the supervision, development and teaching of staff and/or students. The post holder will act as care co-ordinator to a case load of service users, ensuring the care plan is met at all times. To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. As a staff member, you are representatives of Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) and play a vital role in fostering positive relationships and communication between the Mental Health Trust and not only the service users and their carers and relatives, but also other agencies, charities and providers. All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
Main duties of the job
* Devise care plans that promote patients' independent living in the community.
* Complete risk assessments that are clear, concise and detail plans to safely manage any risks that are identified.
* Use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual and the clinical setting in which they are seen.
* Provide ongoing interventions for people where assessment indicates this to be relevant to their needs.
* Where indicated by assessment, discharge with appropriate care provisions and follow-up, with future review dates booked as appropriate.
* Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies.
* Work with colleagues to develop and promote the service's philosophy, framework of care delivery and strategic objectives.
* Contribute to Mental Health strategy discussions/steering groups.
* Deliver care that is person-centered reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high-quality care.
* Demonstrate a working understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care, in particular having a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and its use in non-mental health areas.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be working within the community most of the time, establishing and maintaining positive relationships with people, agencies, charities, and other providers who also provide services to Older People in that community area. These relationships are vital, and team members should bear in mind that they will be representing HPFT. Close working relationships should be developed with other parts of HPFT notably Crisis teams, Intensive Outreach Team, and SMHTOPs; as well as Hertfordshire County Council's Health and Community Services.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
* Degree, diploma or equivalent in Nursing (Mental Health Nursing).
* Registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
* Two years post-registration experience, with at least one year post-registration experience in Adult Mental Health Care.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and social care (e.g., Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, Care Programme Approach, etc.).
* Experience working with persons with Personality Disorder.
* Experience working with persons with Dementia.
* Pre or Post registration training/short courses in mental health.
* Community and Inpatient nursing experience.
* Successful completion of Intensive Training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Communication Skills
* Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing.
* Excellent documentation of duties performed.
Physical Skills
* Computer literacy skills in order to enter data onto electronic client records.
* Car driver (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving).
Analytical Skills
* Good range of problem-solving skills.
* Good range of information-gathering skills.
* Ability to assess and manage risks.
* Maintaining a positive, non-judgmental attitude and therapeutic optimism towards working with people with personality disorder.
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.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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