Community Psychiatric Nurse
London, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 4 days ago
To assess and work with mental health service users and signpost them to other services and discharge to primary care where necessary. Any service users needing longer term secondary care and care coordination will be transferred to the relevant teams in the Trust.
The post holder is expected to utilise community resources, working closely with Primary Care.
The post holder will ensure user and carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery.
This is a senior nursing role with immense experience in duty and mental health assessments – it is not suitable for newly qualified nurses.
Working experience in HTT/SPA/Liaison Psychiatry work will be desirable. Those without the relevant assessment and risk management experience need not apply.
The suitably qualified candidate will be able to work a combination of remote working and coming to our office at Springfield hospital in line with the needs of our patients. This will be guided by our Agile working policy which means that the successful candidate must be prepared to, on days when they are meant to work remotely, go on home visit to patients’ homes or come into the office at short notice whenever the service needs require this. This is however a rare occurrence.
The post holder will communicate and collaborate effectively with all agencies and agents involved in supporting adults with severe mental health problems.
To ensure that the views of users and carers are sought and incorporated into all care delivered.
To provide clinical cover for team members in their absence.
To liaise as required with other disciplines and organisations to ensure that all issues affecting service user care are managed and communicated to a high standard.
To provide written assessments reports/discharge letters for all allocated clients.
To liaise closely with other services keeping them informed of relevant service issues.
To provide information and reports as required and accurately document all relevant information.
To have an awareness of the need to manage resources effectively within determined budgets.
To assist in the successful induction of new staff and regular supervision of students and junior staff.
To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others. To comply always with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations.
To participate in the development of junior staff, acting as a mentor for student nurses and a preceptor to newly qualified staff, ensuring appropriate teaching, support and supervision.
To participate in clinical/team meetings.
To enter information onto Rio in a timely manner in line with Trust guidelines and prepare reports as appropriate.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Henry Airen-Egharevba Job title: Team Manager Email address: Henry.Airen-Egharevba@swlstg.nhs.uk Telephone number: 020 3513 4431
The post holder is expected to utilise community resources, working closely with Primary Care.
The post holder will ensure user and carer involvement in all aspects of service delivery.
This is a senior nursing role with immense experience in duty and mental health assessments – it is not suitable for newly qualified nurses.
Working experience in HTT/SPA/Liaison Psychiatry work will be desirable. Those without the relevant assessment and risk management experience need not apply.
The suitably qualified candidate will be able to work a combination of remote working and coming to our office at Springfield hospital in line with the needs of our patients. This will be guided by our Agile working policy which means that the successful candidate must be prepared to, on days when they are meant to work remotely, go on home visit to patients’ homes or come into the office at short notice whenever the service needs require this. This is however a rare occurrence.
The post holder will communicate and collaborate effectively with all agencies and agents involved in supporting adults with severe mental health problems.
To ensure that the views of users and carers are sought and incorporated into all care delivered.
To provide clinical cover for team members in their absence.
To liaise as required with other disciplines and organisations to ensure that all issues affecting service user care are managed and communicated to a high standard.
To provide written assessments reports/discharge letters for all allocated clients.
To liaise closely with other services keeping them informed of relevant service issues.
To provide information and reports as required and accurately document all relevant information.
To have an awareness of the need to manage resources effectively within determined budgets.
To assist in the successful induction of new staff and regular supervision of students and junior staff.
To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others. To comply always with the requirements of the Health and Safety regulations.
To participate in the development of junior staff, acting as a mentor for student nurses and a preceptor to newly qualified staff, ensuring appropriate teaching, support and supervision.
To participate in clinical/team meetings.
To enter information onto Rio in a timely manner in line with Trust guidelines and prepare reports as appropriate.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Henry Airen-Egharevba Job title: Team Manager Email address: Henry.Airen-Egharevba@swlstg.nhs.uk Telephone number: 020 3513 4431
