Main duties of the job
You will respond to service users in a mental health crisis who have presented to the acute hospital. Your main role will be to complete holistic, mental health assessments incorporating robust risk assessments and treatment planning.
Working within Core 24 principles, you will be providing specialist mental health care alongside physical health. This incorporates plans for a dedicated mental health suite within the emergency department.
A variety of experience can also be gained through working across the Urgent Care.
The Urgent Care Pathway consists of Hospital Liaison, Crisis Response Team, and Home First Team providing mental health crisis care for the Colchester & Tendring area. The teams work closely, and there are opportunities to experience working in these teams if the need arises.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options, and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above duties, you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role: Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures Participate in the staff appraisal scheme for any staff you manage Keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy Provide management supervision where appropriate Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians, and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts, where appropriate and operationally required.
The above Job Description does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to undertake additional duties as the requirements of the post change.
EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to £8,000, covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT.
If you would like more information please contact recruitment.adverts@nhs.net
Person Specification
Essential Excellent clinical skills and RMN qualification
Desirable Highly motivated and positive attitude
Employer details
Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Lakes, Colchester General Hospital Turner Road Colchester CO4 5JL
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