Relevant core professional nursing qualification (RMN/RNLD) Experience in working with adults with acute mental illness. Experience of supervising staff Experience in formulating care plans and safety plans for service users. Experience in conducting assessments within an acute mental health setting Assessment and problems solving skills, particularly in the area of crisis assessment and working with emergency services. Advanced level of skill in de-escalation of distress, and anger.Ability to apply approved PMVA techniques, and to judge when these should be applied, seeking appropriate advice where necessary. Will know, maintain and constantly strive to improve, all standards of care. Ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with service users, carers/family members, other professionals and the wider community. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. Able to demonstrate evidence-based practice. A commitment to the delivery of services that are responsive to service users, culture, gender and families Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to prioritise work whilst working under pressure. Assess people at risk and seek appropriate advice and support. Able to delegate work whilst working under pressure. Demonstrate ability to act on own initiative.