Job overview

(*Candidates are invited to state which posts they wish to be considered for in their supporting statement*)

Central and North West NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit  dynamic Band 6 Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurses  to work in a variety of permanent and flexible Band 6 opportunities across Jameson Division. You will play a key part in leading our front-line teams and services through an exciting time of transformation as we support you in the development of your skills and knowledge within your chosen field.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a specialist area of mental health nursing practice whilst also joining one of the  leading NHS Trusts in the Country .

Main duties of the job

Jameson covers 4 diverse boroughs, each with its own unique client-demographic allowing you to utilise a range of Nursing interventions. These boroughs include  Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster and more rural boroughs such as Brent, Harrow and Hillingdon.

We have vacancies in the following areas;

Brent

  • Brent Early Intervention in Psychosis *
  • Brent Memory Service
  • Deputy ward manager LD Inpatients
  • Brent First Response Team
  • Brent Adult CMHT *
  • Harrow and Hillingdon

  • Harrow Home Treatment Team (Must be Driver)
  • Harrow First Response Team
  • Harrow Healthy Ageing CMHT *
  • Harrow Adult CMHT *
  • Kensington and Chelsea

  • Clinical Team Leader Healthy Ageing Inpatients
  • K&C Healthy Ageing CMHT *
  • K&C Early Intervention in Psychosis*
  • North K&C CMHT Triage and CPN*
  • Westminster

  • North Westminster CMHT *
  • South Westminster CMHT *
  • South Westminster CMHT; Clozapine and Depot Nurse *
  • *services that may offer flexible working including working from home and condensed hours* All candidates are required to note down in their personal statements which positions they wish to be interviewed for. You are welcome to put down as many as you wish.

    Working for our organisation

    Wherever you work within the Trust we will offer you;

  • Wards equipped with  latest technology  including  Oxehealth room sensor technology Omnicell automated medicine cabinets  and  electronic prescribing  
  • Specialised inhouse training  including Trauma and informed approach (TIA) i.e ACE assessments, wound care and more
  • Flexible shift working hours to provide a  healthy work-life balance
  • Commitment to  career mapping  to ensure continuous professional development including opportunities 
  • Support and guidance with your Nurse revalidation.
  • On-going support  with supervision and appraisals.
  • On-site  shadowing opportunities  for you
  • Hidden Gem, annual award ceremonies and  award-winning Staff Networks  that have thousands of members and exciting events.
  • Excellent  staff benefits : our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme. 
  • We are the key Contact: From the moment you join CNWL, our hands-on R&R Team will be there to support you and help you settle in. 

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities is attached.

    We will conduct  interviews by video conference on 6 th  October 2022, 09:00-17:00.  

    All invites will be sent via MS Teams to your email. You will also receive invites for a welcome on the day on the day before interviews start.

    Person specification

    Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • Current Professional Qualification in either mental health nursing Registration must be live with professional body NMC; Health Care Professions Council, HCPC or Social Work England (or UK equivalent).
  • Evidence of post registration training and CPD.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Training in Psychosocial Interventions
  • Other relevant training, e.g. psychosocial interventions
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Extensive post-registration experience
  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary mental health team with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems
  • Desirable criteria

  • Work with clients with acute/severe and enduring mental health problems who are homeless/rootless
  • Experience managing a large and variable work load
  • Supervision of students and junior staff.
  • Audit and research; Teaching; Working with people who use substances
  • Skills and knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presentations / IT skills.
  • Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a comprehensive care package for the identified client group, using a wide range of resources.
  • Able to develop a comprehensive programme of intervention and support for the identified client group and their families
  • Skills in risk assessment and management.
  • Can demonstrate understanding of psychosis and its impact on service users and carers.
  • Knowledge of current legislation and guidance applicable to this client group
  • Can demonstrate understanding of the needs of diverse groups, e.g. residents of inner city; black and minority ethnic groups, and skills in engaging with them.
  • Skills in psychosocial interventions.
  • Able to build constructive relationships with clients and carers using warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
  • Other

    Essential criteria

  • The post-holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
  • CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

    Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

    Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.