Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role requires an individual with relevant clinical experience and specialist knowledge in the management of risk. You will be conversant with all policies relating to bed management / patient flow and be aware of monitoring systems that are in place and actions to be taken as necessary. You will provide a comprehensive multi disciplinary approach of care, rapidly responding to people requiring admission to acute mental health care inpatient services in Nottinghamshire. You will support the Team manager in service development which includes ensuring strong links with the inpatient wards, community teams, DPM, RRLP & Mental Health Liaison and social care. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy, at Diploma or degree level Maintains registration with the NMC Evidence of learning and development post qualification Experience Essential criteria Relevant post registration experience in adult mental health. Experience of multi-disciplinary working Experience of working in acute mental health care. Competency in completing comprehensive mental health assessments and assessment of risk Understanding of responsibilities in relation to the mental health act, mental capacity act, CPA, and safeguarding Desirable criteria Experience of working in a community based, mental health team Leadership Skills Knowledge Essential criteria Competency in completing comprehensive mental health assessments Current knowledge and understanding of acute mental health needs and an ability to demonstrate clinical competence Able to clearly evidence knowledge of effective assessment risk and of risk management Skills Essential criteria Commitment to engaging in and offering clinical supervision Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to analyse and present complex information to professional colleagues Caseload Management Commitment to organise and participate in Professional appraisal reviews Desirable criteria Psycho-social Interventions Solution Focused Therapy Values and Behaviours Essential criteria All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Contractual Requirements Essential criteria A driving licence (with access to a vehicle for work) is required for this post 37.5 hours per week covering a 3 shift system Additional Information We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants. The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria. In submitting an application form, you authorise Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you. This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post. Should you require any further information please refer our Privacy Policy shown on the Trust website, please click here for more information. For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download job description (PDF, 272.6KB) Person Specification (PDF, 256.6KB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.1MB) Colleague Benefits (PDF, 16.2MB)