Nurse Practitioner - Band 5

Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health trust seeks a dedicated Band 5 Nurse Practitioner for the Crisis Prevention House. The role involves supervising staff, managing patient care, and supporting recovery-focused activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in mental health nursing and be motivated to work in a trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with ongoing professional development.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Experience in acute healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Guide and supervise junior colleagues during shifts.
• Manage health and safety, reporting issues when needed.
• Lead activities and ensure a respectful environment for service users.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Judgment and decision-making

IT applications proficiency

Trauma-informed care

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC registered)

Mentorship qualification

Job description

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Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job overview

Are you a newly qualified or experienced Band 5 Nurse practitioner looking for an exciting career within Crisis Prevention House - Elysian house? If you think you may be up for the challenge, we would love to hear from you!

The post holder will guide junior colleagues in interventions on each shift and will also supervise/reflect with individual staff. They are responsible for health and safety during each shift, reporting/escalating issues to senior managers or on call if needed.

The post holder will lead some activities in the house and ensure the environment maintains the privacy, dignity, and respect of all service users. They will deputise for the House Manager when unavailable, including weekends.

Elysian House provides a vital service to those experiencing severe mental ill health in the community, offering intensive support as an alternative to hospital admission. We operate 24/7, 365 days a year.

Main duties of the job

This role is integral to our new Crisis Prevention Houses, which are therapeutic, recovery-focused, and person-centred. We aim to connect symptoms to the context of individuals’ lives, acknowledging the impact of childhood trauma, marginalisation, poverty, racism, and violence on mental health. The environment supports activities like life skills building, mental health education, wellbeing support, therapy, and creative pursuits. Our goal is to help guests recover and rebuild their lives confidently, avoiding re-traumatisation.

See attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed role requirements and duties.

Working for our organisation

The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) has strengthened since 2021, forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.

You may be required to work at different locations within Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, or Camden and Islington, as needed. The Trust may require staff to work at other locations temporarily or permanently.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be forward-thinking, capable of working independently and as part of a team, responsible for risk assessment, care planning, and delivery. They should be confident in assessing and managing mental health and social needs, delivering therapeutic techniques, and devising care plans collaboratively with clients and their families. Working with external agencies to provide effective care is essential. Access to a personal vehicle is required.

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC registered)
• Meet NMC revalidation requirements
• High educational standards, with strong verbal and written English skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, such as Mentorship qualification

Experience and knowledge

• Experience in acute healthcare settings
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (MHA, Human Rights Act, NHS frameworks, Child Protection, NHS Long Term Plan)
• Understanding of risk assessment and management
• Knowledge of physical health needs and monitoring
• Ability to seek advice and recognize personal limitations
• Experience working with external care agencies

Skills and abilities

• Leadership skills for shift management and mentoring
• Good organizational skills and teamwork
• Critical judgment and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency with IT applications (Word, Outlook, web-based tools)
• Commitment to professional development
• Skills in physical health assessments and promotion
• Ability to build therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
• Motivated to work in a trauma-informed service
• Willingness and ability to travel across the service area
• Act in accordance with equality and diversity principles and legislation