Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Professional
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Are you in a senior experienced band 6 or 7 role and looking for a change? Do you have a background in acute care providing assessments and enjoy crisis work? Then this role is for you.
We are currently looking for people with excellent assessment and communication skills who perform well under pressure. The role of the Mental Health professional in ED is a fast-paced and dynamic role. The team provides 24/7 input into the Emergency Department delivering high calibre assessments, formulations, and care plans for individuals. We provide an invaluable expert opinion into the care of individuals in the emergency department.
We are a PLAN accredited service and the core24 team are part of the well-established wider Liaison Psychiatry service at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.
This role is a permanent, full-time vacancy for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist / Mental Health Professional wanting to join the established liaison psychiatry emergency department team.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Liaison Psychiatry Service, the post-holder will contribute to the multi-disciplinary clinical assessment and management of patients referred to the service in collaboration with other team members.
* Providing and undertaking timely biopsychosocial assessments and risk management plans in accordance with CPFT's Clinical Risk Assessment and Management policy for adults presenting to the Acute Trust with mental health problems.
* To assist in the delivery of a high-quality Liaison Psychiatry service within Addenbrookes Hospital in keeping with the visions and values of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.
* Promoting a safe and effective service throughout the Emergency Department; this will be through training and giving expert advice and support to nursing and medical teams within the Emergency Department.
* Maintaining a visible, professional presence where patients, carers, and staff can turn for assistance, advice, and support.
* To participate in and promote close links with community mental health teams and other agencies to develop effective care plans.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse or equivalent professional registration
* Evidence of relevant post-registration training and development.
* Mentor and mentorship training or willingness to complete
* Independent and supplementary Prescriber
* Recognised training qualification.
Experience
* Significant post-registration experience in working with people with mental health needs.
* Community and in-patient experience in mental health services.
* Considerable experience in the assessment and management of clinical risk.
* Experience in the planning and delivery of training and practice developments to staff.
* Experience of effective collaborative working.
* Evidence of ability to drive for results.
* Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements.
* Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience
* Clinical audits and research.
* Experience of working in Liaison Psychiatry.
* We welcome people with lived experience of mental health.
Skills/Abilities
* Able to demonstrate commitment to high-quality care and service provision.
* Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines.
* Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
* Advanced interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals.
* High level of self-awareness, recognising own strengths and limitations.
* Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations.
* Ability to produce and present clear reports.
* Advanced understanding of the mental health needs of adults.
* Specialist knowledge of person-centred care and its application.
* Specialist knowledge of psycho-social interventions and their appropriate use.
* Specialist knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effect.
* Good knowledge of the policies and guidelines pertinent to the planning and delivery of care to adults with mental health needs.
* Awareness of the impact of the health economies on service planning and delivery.
* Knowledge of the recovery principles and its application to adults.
* Knowledge of practical application and use of psychological therapies.
* Knowledge of improvement models and applications.
Physical Requirements
* Ability to foster good interagency working.
* Ability to represent the team / service / Trust in a professional manner.
Other requirements
* Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect.
* Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
* Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude.
* Ability to travel independently.
* Ability to work flexibly.
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.
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
310-ASMH-6810763
Job locations
Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road
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