A Staff Nurse post in the Lotus Assessment Suite, within the Home Treatment Team and Liaison Psychiatry at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust. The role centres on safe, person-centred care across the acute pathway, including crisis planning and running the suite as Nurse in Charge. A developmental Band 5 post, it includes supervising junior staff and sometimes being the most senior person on duty. NMC registration as an adult, mental health or learning disabilities nurse is required; no sponsorship.
What the job involves
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care that meets the NMC code
- Lead assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person-centred care, including physical health monitoring
- Lead robust assessments, crisis planning and discharge planning
- Make clear decisions on complex presentations, including admission and discharge
- Co-ordinate the assessment suite as Nurse in Charge
- Co-ordinate the Health Based Place of Safety, applying the seclusion policy
- Supervise junior nursing staff, nursing associates and healthcare facilitators
- Engage challenging or acutely distressed patients using de-escalation and therapeutic techniques
- Work with the MDT and agencies including police, AMPH and local councils
- Uphold service user rights and work with patients, carers and families
- Promote and initiate safeguarding for vulnerable children and adults
- Lead QII and service improvement projects in the team
Registration & licences
- Registered adult, mental health or learning disabilities nurse (NMC)
Experience
- Experience of research-based and reflective practice, using supervision to develop skills and knowledge
- Ability to practise independently as a senior nurse, knowing when to seek clinical guidance
Skills & knowledge
- Sound understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act and common law
- Ability to engage challenging patients in hostile or antagonistic situations
- Good knowledge of local teams, resources and referral processes
- Consistent ability to contain others' emotions and make clear decisions on complex cases
Checks & eligibility
- Evidence of right to work in the UK
Nice to have
- Mentorship qualification
- Knowledge of relevant professional and clinical legislation
What’s offered
- Flexible working
- Career development
- A variety of benefits
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
