Description
The Crisis Function team is looking for an experienced clinician to work with service users at various phases of their mental health. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing urgent assessments and robust home treatment options as an alternative to hospital admission.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing urgent assessments to those with acute mental health concerns
- Working as gatekeepers for hospital admission to provide safe and effective treatment in the community
- Facilitating early discharges from acute inpatient units
- Collaborating with service users, carers, and colleagues to manage risk in the acute care pathway
- Demonstrating a high standard of record keeping and documentation
The ideal candidate will have:
- RMN or Dip/Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
- ENB 998/Preceptorship and Mentorship
- Experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post
- At least 2 years of post-registration experience with at least one year at Band 5
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
We offer a salary of £41,957 to £50,387 per annum, pro rata (inclusive of 5% HCAS).