Nurse Practitioner (Merton HTT)

South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health services provider in London is seeking a dedicated registered practitioner to lead community-based mental health assessments and treatment. The role includes managing crisis situations and working with a multidisciplinary team to support service users in urgent need. Ideal candidates will be experienced clinicians who can work autonomously and confidently utilize medical electronic systems. Opportunities for career development in a supportive environment are available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a competent nurse or equivalent clinician.
• Confidence in using electronic record and medicine management systems.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental state assessments for service users.
• Manage risk assessments as part of the care process.
• Coordinate shifts and oversee junior team members.
• Act as a keyworker for a caseload of service users.
• Adhere to confidentiality and professional standards.

Skills

Autonomous work

Mental health assessment

Crisis management

Team coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

RIO patient electronic record system

EPMA medicine management system

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven registered practitioner who can work autonomously in the community, complete full mental health assessments, manage risk in the community, while also being an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. You will take a lead in coordinating shifts, delegating to other team members as well as liaising with other key stakeholders. You will be required to urgently respond to requests for assessment and treatment of people experiencing a mental health crisis.

To undertake the role of the gatekeeper for all people requiring admission to inpatient services, including those requiring assessment under the MHA and to provide an alternative to hospital admission through Home Treatment interventions where appropriate. You will work autonomously as well as an effective team member. This dynamic and driven multi-disciplinary team offer an alternative to psychiatric hospital admission, supporting service users in acute mental health crisis in their homes, as well as supporting loved ones and carers during this period.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive assessment of a service user's mental state and social needs which would aid the completion of a collaborative care plan for community management.
• Provide comprehensive risk assessment, formulation, and management as part of the service user's journey.
• Act as keyworker for a small caseload of service users, with support from the multi-disciplinary team.
• Cover the duty/shift coordination role on a regular basis.
• Liaise with other agencies involved in a service user's care.
• Support and supervise junior members of staff.
• Lead on the discharge or transfer of care for our service users to appropriate agencies.
• Adhere to professional confidentiality standards.
• Adhere to the code of practice/conduct of your registering body at all times.

Requirements:

You will be an experienced and competent nurse or equivalent clinician. You will be confident in using RIO (patient electronic record system) and have a good knowledge of EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicine Administration) a patient's medicine management system.

Our Trust:

South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics.

EEO Statement:

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.