Registered Mental Health Nurse (The Haven)
The Haven at Langley Green Hospital is an acute mental health assessment unit, providing a safe, therapeutic space for an extended and intensive period of support. We care for a small number of people at any time, meaning we can provide a person-centred and bespoke service.
We are currently looking for dynamic, caring and passionate night Band 6 nurses to join our close and supportive team. The service operates 7 days a week and weekend and evening work will be required.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 5-6 Nurses & Practitioners (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Main Duties of the Job
Provide a comprehensive assessment to those presenting with mental health needs that will inform a plan of aftercare that may include collaborative working with colleagues and making referrals to other teams and services, including signposting.
Job Responsibilities
You will be supporting people who are in Mental Health Crisis, working collaboratively with them and their families and liaising with colleagues within the service. The role offers the opportunity to work autonomously in a nurse-led unit, but with support from experienced professionals within the acute mental health hub. Training and supervision is provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
* Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
* Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience
* Significant post-qualifying experience relevant to the care group
* Experience of working alongside people with severe mental health problems particularly in their acute phase of illness
* Experience of supervising staff
* Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
* Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non-statutory teams and agencies
* Experience of working within the CPA process
* Understanding of clinical governance
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.
£37,338 to £44,962 a year / pro rata for part time
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