The Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH& WT) in Redbridge previously known as Community Recovery Team (CRT) is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time vacancy. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience of working within a mental health setting and will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model framework. The Community Recovery Teams in Redbridge have gone through a transformation period, and this will be an opportunity for the post holder to be a member of the newly formed Mental Wellness teams.
The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.
We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service.
You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Please note: The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy RMN. Registration with relevant professional body Teaching qualification or other specific job related post-registration qualification (eg Mentoring and Enabling Learning in Practice, ENB-998 or equivalent) Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
Working with adults who have complex mental health needs Working with adults dual diagnosis Working in an acute environment To have experience in working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, internal and external agencies in the provision of care To have experience of assessing, planning and initiate care Ability to work under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely clinical decisions in conjunction with the MDT Ability to work both independently and as part of the team
Knowledge
Essential
Understanding the Care Act and its application Understanding of contemporary evidence based 'best practice Understanding of the mental capacity act Understanding of Community Treatment Order (CTO) and social circumstances report Awareness of The 1983 Mental Health Act, related legal guidance and ethical practice
Desirable
Understanding of NICE CQC and DoH guidance
Skills
Essential
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Well-developed interpersonal skills, especially the ability to engage with service users and significant others in busy/high pressure environments Robust assessment of mental health presentation and risk profiling Ability to facilitate positive MDT working relationships across all service areas Ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate Ability to work closely with the families, friends and significant others of service users in assessing need and planning intervention Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equal opportunities in service delivery Ability to formulate clear and concise clinical records and be able to disseminate information appropriately and to relevant agencies
Others
Essential
To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To be flexible, supportive and if required to take a new role within NELFT appropriate to knowledge, education and skills, as required
Desirable
Access to car and full UK driving licence
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Mellmead House
4 Orchard Close, Rodney Road.
Wanstead
E11 2DH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
395-RR123-24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.
We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service.
You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.
If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.
Please note: The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy RMN. Registration with relevant professional body Teaching qualification or other specific job related post-registration qualification (eg Mentoring and Enabling Learning in Practice, ENB-998 or equivalent) Evidence of CPD
Experience
Essential
Working with adults who have complex mental health needs Working with adults dual diagnosis Working in an acute environment To have experience in working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, internal and external agencies in the provision of care To have experience of assessing, planning and initiate care Ability to work under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely clinical decisions in conjunction with the MDT Ability to work both independently and as part of the team
Knowledge
Essential
Understanding the Care Act and its application Understanding of contemporary evidence based 'best practice Understanding of the mental capacity act Understanding of Community Treatment Order (CTO) and social circumstances report Awareness of The 1983 Mental Health Act, related legal guidance and ethical practice
Desirable
Understanding of NICE CQC and DoH guidance
Skills
Essential
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Well-developed interpersonal skills, especially the ability to engage with service users and significant others in busy/high pressure environments Robust assessment of mental health presentation and risk profiling Ability to facilitate positive MDT working relationships across all service areas Ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate Ability to work closely with the families, friends and significant others of service users in assessing need and planning intervention Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equal opportunities in service delivery Ability to formulate clear and concise clinical records and be able to disseminate information appropriately and to relevant agencies
Others
Essential
To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To be flexible, supportive and if required to take a new role within NELFT appropriate to knowledge, education and skills, as required
Desirable
Access to car and full UK driving licence
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Mellmead House
4 Orchard Close, Rodney Road.
Wanstead
E11 2DH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
395-RR123-24 #J-18808-Ljbffr
