Total 22 job vacancies by East London NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic full time Band 5 Community Nurse to work within the Integrated Care team in Leytonstone (ICT South).

ICT South is a forward-thinking and innovative service that is community based. The team works in a fully integrated way, with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, district nurses and community matrons all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.

We can offer the successful candidate:
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
• A programme of In-service training and exciting development opportunities
• Opportunity for service development and audit
• Agile working devices to support community-based working
• Childcare support and vouchers

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit;https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day to day work. These are the 5P’s:
• Putting people first
• Prioritising quality
• Being progressive, innovative and continually improving
• Being professional and honest
• Promoting what is possible – independence, opportunity and choice

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse with experience of working in the NHS. Community experience is desirable but not essential. The post holder will be responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care.

The post holder will support their peers and caseload manager and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students and band 4 nursing assistants/assistant practitioners.

They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.

The role will require you to be computer literate as all patients records are now electronic (RIO) and previous experience of administration duties will be advantageous.

We can offer the successful candidate:
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
• A programme of In-service training and exciting development opportunities
• Opportunity for service development and audit
• Agile working devices to support community based working
• Childcare support and vouchers











COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).



Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



High Cost Area Supplement – London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).





Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.



Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

Calling all Mental Health Occupational Therapists

This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Redbridge Integrated Care Directorate invites applications for the post of Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist/Care coordinator within the Redbridge Mental Health and Wellness Team (MHWT) - South

Our integrated teams provide assessment, brief intervention, and
recovery services to clients in Redbridge.

The team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, IPS worker, Peer support workers, STR workers, and
Psychologists.

The post holder will join a team of Occupational Therapists to provide specialist functional assessments. This will include assessments of daily
living skills using the Model of Human Occupational assessment tools to ascertain level of functional ability, related risk factors, level of support,
and accommodation needs in order to implement community care plans, provide adaptive equipment and maintain a high standard of service user
care.


> You will have the opportunity to jointly lead and support in the facilitation and delivery of group programmes alongside other OT staff, Support Time Recovery Workers, and Peer Support Workers.

> You would also have the opportunity to collaboratively work with the IPS employment workers to support service users with their employment
goals.
> The service offers the opportunity to undertake mental health assessments, keywork and, to care coordinate clients in accordance with Care programme Approach (CPA) policy.
> Undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the service users implement a plan of care and intervention to meet these needs, ensuring regular reviews are in place for evaluation of the care plan.
> To ensure carers and family are included and supported and in care planning.
> To facilitate and implement the Trust and Local Authority requirements in relation to safeguarding children and guidance legislation within the
Care Act 2014. To adhere to the requirements of the Safeguarding Adults policy.



Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).



High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.





Come and join Redbridge MHWT - South if you want to:
• Accept a role with protected OT work.
• Undertake comprehensive OT assessments and intervention.
• Promote recovery, social inclusion, relapse prevention, holistic health, and wellbeing.
• Facilitate and provide group interventions.
• Want to make personalised care a reality.
• Promote and actively enable co-production in service delivery.
• Work as part of an integrated team ensuring regular evaluation of individual care and recovery plans.
• Undertake generic mental health assessments.
• Further develop your leadership skills.
In line with our aim to promote recovery, the successful Occupational Therapist will receive protected OT specific work; with half the
caseload consisting of dedicated OT specific work and half caseload as an OT care coordinator.
Occupational Therapy has a key role to play within the team, taking the lead on promoting a recovery focused culture and maintaining a strong
network with other statutory and non-statutory services to enable improved social inclusion outcomes for service users.
The teams operational working hours is Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm although some flexibility may be needed, and a car driver would be
desirable but not essential for the role.
The post is full time, offering excellent opportunities to develop individual professional interests.
We are a supportive team, and the post holder would have support from the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Team manager, Redbridge
Lead Occupational Therapist, and would be invited to attend the Occupational Therapy mental health network in the borough that meets regularly to provide peer support.
Quality Improvement is promoted and there are opportunities for participating and leading on service development projects.
Please refer to the attached job description for further details on this vacancy.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.




This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

Redbridge Integrated Care Directorate invites applications for the post of Band 6 Specialist Depot/Clozapine Mental Health Nurse.

The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary Mental Health Wellbeing Team in Redbridge.

NELFT fully promotes professional development and personal training, monthly supervision, CPD, annual appraisal, audit, research, and work-based Quality Improvement and innovation. There is the opportunity to support junior staff, and mentor students.

This is an exciting time to join NELFT.

NELFT has recently launched the mental health transformation programme and aims to radically transform our whole model of mental health care and support.

The integrated teams will merge assessment, brief intervention, and recovery services. Our intention is not just to redesign care pathways but to develop a new ethos and culture that helps transform how we work together with our partners as ‘one team’ sharing care. There is new investment for mental health, peer support, and Support Time and Recovery workers to support the integrated teams in providing seamless care around the individual, their families, and their social networks.



The post holder will be required to manage and have responsibility for a busy Depot Clinic and at times cover the Clozapine Clinic in absence of the regular Clozapine Clinic nurse. You will also have responsibility for those service users under the MHWT without Care coordinators or key workers. Your responsibility will be to ensure risk assessment are updated, medical review is booked, and physical health screening has been carried out.

The post holder will also be required to utilise evidence-based practice, client centred approaches to assess service users mental state as they attend clinic and sign post as appropriate. The Post Holder will respect diversity, practice ethically and aim to challenge inequalities within service delivery.

In consultation with the matron the post holder will maintain effective communication with statutory and voluntary services, service users and carers within NELFT and Redbridge.

The post holder will be required to undertake specific duties on behalf of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Teams, which will include supervision of some junior staff, mentorship, teaching and assessing of nursing students on placement within the team.

The post holder will contribute as required by the team manager in the process of service audit, evaluation, development in line with the National Service Framework and the Modernisation Agenda within Mental Health Services.



COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.


High Cost Area Supplement – London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part time staff.




1. To provide a comprehensive, accessible and responsive mental health services to adults within the local area.
2. To deliver physical health interventions to patients under the service inclusive of phlebotomy.
3. To competently run and management the clozapine clinic as a team and at times autonomously.
4. To at times support in administer long acting injections alongside facilitate clozapine monitoring.
5. To continually develop clinical, team and service evaluation and delivery of the service.
6. To contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working within the MHWT and build effective liaison with community, primary and other secondary and tertiary services and agencies within the area.
7. To meet the changing demands of the service as required.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.



Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

The Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time vacancy. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience of working within a mental health setting and will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model framework and trauma informed care

The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives

You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.

We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service.

You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.



Please note: The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

The Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time vacancy. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience of working within a mental health setting and will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model framework and trauma informed care

The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives

You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.

We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service.

You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.



Please note: The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner to join the Waltham Forest Older Adult Mental Health Team as a dedicated B6 Duty Worker.


We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker who can rise to the challenge of working within the busy mental health team and to provide mental health assessments, advice, and support to individuals in need.


This full-time position involves triaging referrals, having oversight of the duty inbox and providing assessments and treatment plans for older individuals with mental health and frailty concerns. Our duty team works collaboratively with primary care, our care home team and hospital colleagues to provide high quality care for patients with functional mental illness and/or dementia.


The successful candidate will be a highly-motivated, dynamic mental health practitioner with a commitment to the well-being of our elderly population. Our service area covers the London Borough of Waltham Forst, and our office is located at Red Oak Lodge in Leytonstone.


Please note: this post does not require the practitioner to carry a caseload.

The applicant will need to have a minimum of one year post-registration clinical experience in mental health where a degree of autonomous working has been required. They should be able to demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative, have good time management skills and be able to prioritise workload effectively.


To respond to duty referrals on a daily basis and have an ability to prioritise urgent referrals. The duty worker will complete holistic assessments of service users with mental health issues and be able undertake high quality risk assessments. They will need to maintain up-to-date clinical records and documentation in line with agreed local policies and procedures, professional guidelines and NELFT policy.


The duty worker is responsible for decision making and coordination in a crisis situation and liaise with duty seniors as well as other agencies including the Older Adult Home Treatment Team (OAHTT), mental health liaison services etc. They will also need to maintain an effective reporting standard, verbally and in writing on patient conditions.


You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver high quality care and recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the safeguarding of adults at risk.


The normal working pattern of this role is 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday but we have a flexible working policy.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).

- Current NMC registration as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or a Social Work England registered Social Worker.
- Demonstrate a clear interest in working with older adults with a mental health condition, including dementia.
- Be able to work autonomously in a safe manner in clients own homes.
- Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
- Experience of working within the context of a multidisciplinary team liaising with other team members and with external agencies.
- Have good time management skills and be able to prioritise and work on own initiative.
- Have excellent communication skills - written & verbal.
-Be able to assess care needs, plan and review them enabling service users to maximise opportunities for recovery.
- To be aware of Government strategies in relation to Mental Health in Older Adults.
- To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of medication used in the treatment of Older Adult Mental Health conditions.
- Be computer literate and have knowledge of data protection.


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

COMMUNITY EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS

SPECIALTY DOCTOR

(WANSTEAD - REDBRIDGE)



Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants.



Job Details:



Salary

£59,175 - £95,400 per annum (Pro-Rata)

Contract

Fixed-Term Contact: 12 months

Hours

Full-time: 10 Programmed Activities (DCC:SPA = 8:2)

On call

None

Location

Mellmead House, 4 Orchard Close, Rodney Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, E11 2DH



Qualifications needed:

· Full GMC Registration with a license to practice

· Section 12 certification, or a commitment to work towards this.

· Mastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders in people aged 14 to 65 years.

· At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or shall have equivalent experience and competencies

To be successful in your application, you will need:

· To demonstrate that your values are in line with that of NELFT’s values,

· To be innovative, motivated, and passionate about mental health care in people aged 14 to 65 years,

· Essential understanding of current developments in adult mental health care,

· To be a team player.



NELFT Benefits:

· Relocation expenses

· Career Development and training

· Just & Compassionate Culture

· Award winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives

· Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme

· Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Health & Wellness initiatives

· 11 Staff Networksincluding parents & carers network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and Disability network to name a few

· Retail Discounts

· Flexible working and agile working

· Cycle to work scheme

Why NELFT?

NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent.



With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled healthcare professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.



We are currently recruiting to a Community Adult Psychiatry Specialty Doctor position in theRedbridge Early Intervention in Psychosis Team, based at Mellmead House, 4 Orchard Close, Rodney Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, E11 2DH. This is a new, fixed-term contract post for 12 months, full time post. This post is currently vacant, and we wish to recruit to it as soon as possible.



You will join 1wte Adult Consultant Psychiatrist and 1wte Senior trainee within the service, and will have the opportunity to influence future direction, treatment, and models of design in the area in which you work.

You will be expected to:

· Workaspartofmultidisciplinaryteamsprovidingcaretopeople between the ages of 14 and 65 years with mental health needs, across Redbridge.

· Provideseniormedicalsupporttotheteam,anddirectinputonclinicalcases.

· Provideguidanceandsupervisiontotheteam.

· Work directly with people aged 14 to 65 years, and their families, and liaise as appropriate with other external adult mental health providers, and acutehospitals.

· Work alongside the 1wte Adult Consultant Psychiatrist and 1wte Senior Trainee within the service and share clinical supervision requirements with them.

· Developlinksalreadyestablishedwiththelocalacutetrusts’A&Edepartments and inpatient wards.

· Beresponsibleforpatientsallocatedtothemandwillassess,manage,plan,and deliver care.

· Supportyourpeersandtheteammanagerandbeaneffectiveteammember whilst working on their own initiative.

· Supervisejuniorcolleaguesandliaisewithotherhealthandsocialprofessionals and agencies.


This advert closes on Friday 10 Jan 2025

Urgent Treatment Centre, Whipps Cross (UTC) has an exciting opportunity for a band 7 ANP/ENP to join their dynamic and diverse team in delivering compassionate and standard care to people of Waltham cross.

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department, and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day-to-day work. These are the 5P’s:



• Putting people first

• Prioritising quality

• Being progressive, innovative, and continually improve

• Being professional and honest

• Promoting what is possible – independence, opportunity, and choice.



The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians, and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services within an Urgent Treatment setting in a widely diverse locality. The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) provides a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service 365 days a year.

The post holder will require to work day & night shifts, with the aim to avoid hospital admission through clinical assessment or streaming to primary care/acute services when possible.



· Registered Nurse/Paramedic responsible for patients and will assess, manage, plan, and deliver care, including being professionally and legally accountable

· Work as an autonomous advanced practitioner within the Urgent Treatment Centre

· Able to undertake physical examination to diagnose undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems

· To assess, treat, refer or discharge any patient attending the Urgent Treatment Centre

· To recognise and take appropriate actions in an emergency situation

· To take clinical responsibility for patients and carers,

· To work with students and other junior health professionals

· To provide health promotion and safety netting information to patients and carers

· Maintain a high quality of care for all patients and carers attending the unit

· Facilitate access of patients into secondary or community care settings as appropriate

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).

· An experience nurse who, within their professional boundaries, sees patients within a walk-in environment and provides care including streaming patient, initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients presenting at the practice. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic full time Band 5 Community Nurse to work within the Integrated Care team in Leytonstone (ICT South).

ICT South is a forward-thinking and innovative service that is community based. The team works in a fully integrated way, with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, district nurses and community matrons all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.

We can offer the successful candidate:
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
• A programme of In-service training and exciting development opportunities
• Opportunity for service development and audit
• Agile working devices to support community-based working
• Childcare support and vouchers

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit;https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.

The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trust’s Values in their day to day work. These are the 5P’s:
• Putting people first
• Prioritising quality
• Being progressive, innovative and continually improving
• Being professional and honest
• Promoting what is possible – independence, opportunity and choice

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse with experience of working in the NHS. Community experience is desirable but not essential. The post holder will be responsible for patients allocated to them and will assess, manage, plan and deliver care.

The post holder will support their peers and caseload manager and be an effective team member whilst working on their own initiative. They will supervise pre-registration students and band 4 nursing assistants/assistant practitioners.

They will have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and agencies.

The role will require you to be computer literate as all patients records are now electronic (RIO) and previous experience of administration duties will be advantageous.

We can offer the successful candidate:
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
• A programme of In-service training and exciting development opportunities
• Opportunity for service development and audit
• Agile working devices to support community based working
• Childcare support and vouchers











COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).



Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



High Cost Area Supplement – London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).





Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.



Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.


This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024

COMMUNITY EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS

SPECIALTY DOCTOR

(WANSTEAD - REDBRIDGE)



Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants.



Job Details:



Salary

£59,175 - £95,400 per annum (Pro-Rata)

Contract

Fixed-Term Contact: 12 months

Hours

Full-time: 10 Programmed Activities (DCC:SPA = 8:2)

On call

None

Location

Mellmead House, 4 Orchard Close, Rodney Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, E11 2DH



Qualifications needed:

· Full GMC Registration with a license to practice

· Section 12 certification, or a commitment to work towards this.

· Mastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders in people aged 14 to 65 years.

· At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or shall have equivalent experience and competencies

To be successful in your application, you will need:

· To demonstrate that your values are in line with that of NELFT’s values,

· To be innovative, motivated, and passionate about mental health care in people aged 14 to 65 years,

· Essential understanding of current developments in adult mental health care,

· To be a team player.



NELFT Benefits:

· Relocation expenses

· Career Development and training

· Just & Compassionate Culture

· Award winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives

· Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme

· Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Health & Wellness initiatives

· 11 Staff Networksincluding parents & carers network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and Disability network to name a few

· Retail Discounts

· Flexible working and agile working

· Cycle to work scheme

Why NELFT?

NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent.



With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled healthcare professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.



We are currently recruiting to a Community Adult Psychiatry Specialty Doctor position in theRedbridge Early Intervention in Psychosis Team, based at Mellmead House, 4 Orchard Close, Rodney Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, E11 2DH. This is a new, fixed-term contract post for 12 months, full time post. This post is currently vacant, and we wish to recruit to it as soon as possible.



You will join 1wte Adult Consultant Psychiatrist and 1wte Senior trainee within the service, and will have the opportunity to influence future direction, treatment, and models of design in the area in which you work.

You will be expected to:

· Workaspartofmultidisciplinaryteamsprovidingcaretopeople between the ages of 14 and 65 years with mental health needs, across Redbridge.

· Provideseniormedicalsupporttotheteam,anddirectinputonclinicalcases.

· Provideguidanceandsupervisiontotheteam.

· Work directly with people aged 14 to 65 years, and their families, and liaise as appropriate with other external adult mental health providers, and acutehospitals.

· Work alongside the 1wte Adult Consultant Psychiatrist and 1wte Senior Trainee within the service and share clinical supervision requirements with them.

· Developlinksalreadyestablishedwiththelocalacutetrusts’A&Edepartments and inpatient wards.

· Beresponsibleforpatientsallocatedtothemandwillassess,manage,plan,and deliver care.

· Supportyourpeersandtheteammanagerandbeaneffectiveteammember whilst working on their own initiative.

· Supervisejuniorcolleaguesandliaisewithotherhealthandsocialprofessionals and agencies.


This advert closes on Friday 4 Oct 2024

COMMUNITY ADULT ADHD SPECIALTY DOCTOR

(WANSTEAD - REDBRIDGE)



Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants.



Job Details:



Salary

£59,175 - £95,400 per annum (Pro-Rata)

Contract

Fixed-Term Contact: 12 months

Hours

Full-time: 10 Programmed Activities (DCC:SPA = 8:2)

On call

None

Location

Mellmead House, 4 Orchard Close, Rodney Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, E11 2DH



Qualifications needed:

· Full GMC Registration with a license to practice

· Section 12 certification, or a commitment to work towards this.

· Mastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders especially ADHD, in adults

· At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or shall have equivalent experience and competencies

To be successful in your application, you will need:

· To demonstrate that your values are in line with that of NELFT’s values,

· To be innovative, motivated, and passionate about Adult mental health care,

· Essential understanding of current developments in adult mental health care,

· To be a team player.



NELFT Benefits:

· Relocation expenses

· Career Development and training

· Just & Compassionate Culture

· Award winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives

· Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme

· Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Health & Wellness initiatives

· 11 Staff Networksincluding parents & carers network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and Disability network to name a few

· Retail Discounts

· Flexible working and agile working

· Cycle to work scheme

Why NELFT?

NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent.



With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled healthcare professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.



We are currently recruiting to a Community Adult Psychiatry Specialty Doctor position in theRedbridge Adult ADHD Service, based at Mellmead House, 4 Orchard Close, Rodney Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, E11 2DH. This is a new, fixed-term contract for 12 months, full-time post. This post is currently vacant, and we wish to recruit to it as soon as possible.



You will join 0.5wte Adult Consultant Psychiatrist within the service, and will have the opportunity to influence future direction, treatment, and models of design in the area in which you work.



You will be expected to:

· Workaspartofmultidisciplinaryteamsprovidingcaretoadultpeople with mental health needs, across Redbridge.

· Provideseniormedicalsupporttotheteam,anddirectinputonclinicalcases.

· Provideguidanceandsupervisiontotheteam.

· Work directly with adult people and their families and liaise as appropriate with other external adult mental health providers, and acutehospitals.

· Work alongside the 0.5wte Adult Consultant Psychiatrists within the service and share clinical supervision requirements with them.

· Developlinksalreadyestablishedwiththelocalacutetrusts’A&Edepartments and inpatient wards.

· Beresponsibleforpatientsallocatedtothemandwillassess,manage,plan,and deliver care.

· Supportyourpeersandtheteammanagerandbeaneffectiveteammember whilst working on their own initiative.

· Supervisejuniorcolleaguesandliaisewithotherhealthandsocialprofessionals and agencies.


This advert closes on Friday 4 Oct 2024

The Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time vacancy. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience of working within a mental health setting and will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model framework and trauma informed care

The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives

You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions.

We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service.

You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.



Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group.



Please note: The post may close before the scheduled closing date depending on the volume of applications.


This advert closes on Monday 12 Aug 2024

Calling all Mental Health Occupational Therapists
This is an exciting opportunity for a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Redbridge Integrated Care Directorate invites applications for the post of Band 6 Community Occupational Therapist/Care coordinator within the Redbridge Mental Health and Wellness Team (MHWT) - South
NELFT has launched the mental health transformation programme. In February 2023 Redbridge completed the final stage of mental health transformation to become three Mental Health and Wellness Teams. Our integrated teams provide assessment, brief intervention, and
recovery services to clients in Redbridge.
The team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, IPS worker, Peer support workers, STR workers, and
Psychologists.

The post holder will join a team of Occupational Therapists to provide specialist functional assessments. This will include assessments of daily
living skills using the Model of Human Occupational assessment tools to ascertain level of functional ability, related risk factors, level of support,
and accommodation needs in order to implement community care plans, provide adaptive equipment and maintain a high standard of service user
care.


> You will have the opportunity to jointly lead and support in the facilitation and delivery of group programmes alongside other OT staff, Support Time Recovery Workers, and Peer Support Workers.

> You would also have the opportunity to collaboratively work with the IPS employment workers to support service users with their employment
goals.
> The service offers the opportunity to undertake mental health assessments, keywork and, to care coordinate clients in accordance with Care programme Approach (CPA) policy.
> Undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the service users implement a plan of care and intervention to meet these needs, ensuring regular reviews are in place for evaluation of the care plan.
> To ensure carers and family are included and supported and in care planning.
> To facilitate and implement the Trust and Local Authority requirements in relation to safeguarding children and guidance legislation within the
Care Act 2014. To adhere to the requirements of the Safeguarding Adults policy.



Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system



Come and join Redbridge MHWT - South if you want to:
• Accept a role with protected OT work.
• Undertake comprehensive OT assessments and intervention.
• Promote recovery, social inclusion, relapse prevention, holistic health, and wellbeing.
• Facilitate and provide group interventions.
• Want to make personalised care a reality.
• Promote and actively enable co-production in service delivery.
• Work as part of an integrated team ensuring regular evaluation of individual care and recovery plans.
• Undertake generic mental health assessments.
• Further develop your leadership skills.
In line with our aim to promote recovery, the successful Occupational Therapist will receive protected OT specific work; with half the
caseload consisting of dedicated OT specific work and half caseload as an OT care coordinator.
Occupational Therapy has a key role to play within the team, taking the lead on promoting a recovery focused culture and maintaining a strong
network with other statutory and non-statutory services to enable improved social inclusion outcomes for service users.
The teams operational working hours is Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm although some flexibility may be needed, and a car driver would be
desirable but not essential for the role.
The post is full time, offering excellent opportunities to develop individual professional interests.
We are a supportive team, and the post holder would have support from the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Team manager, Redbridge
Lead Occupational Therapist, and would be invited to attend the Occupational Therapy mental health network in the borough that meets regularly to provide peer support.
Quality Improvement is promoted and there are opportunities for participating and leading on service development projects.
Please refer to the attached job description for further details on this vacancy.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.




This advert closes on Monday 8 Jul 2024

Redbridge Integrated Care Directorate invites applications for the post of Band 6 Specialist Clozapine Mental Health Nurse.

The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary Mental Health Wellbeing Team in Redbridge.

NELFT fully promotes professional development and personal training, monthly supervision, CPD, annual appraisal, audit, research, and work-based Quality Improvement and innovation. There is the opportunity to support junior staff, and mentor students.

This is an exciting time to join NELFT.

NELFT has recently launched the mental health transformation programme and aims to radically transform our whole model of mental health care and support.

The integrated teams will merge assessment, brief intervention, and recovery services. Our intention is not just to redesign care pathways but to develop a new ethos and culture that helps transform how we work together with our partners as ‘one team’ sharing care. There is new investment for mental health, peer support, and Support Time and Recovery workers to support the integrated teams in providing seamless care around the individual, their families, and their social networks.



The post holder will be required to manage and have responsibility for a busy Depot Clinic and at times cover the Clozapine Clinic in absence of the regular Clozapine Clinic nurse. You will also have responsibility for those service users under the MHWT without Care coordinators or key workers. Your responsibility will be to ensure risk assessment are updated, medical review is booked, and physical health screening has been carried out.

The post holder will also be required to utilise evidence-based practice, client centred approaches to assess service users mental state as they attend clinic and sign post as appropriate. The Post Holder will respect diversity, practice ethically and aim to challenge inequalities within service delivery.

In consultation with the matron the post holder will maintain effective communication with statutory and voluntary services, service users and carers within NELFT and Redbridge.

The post holder will be required to undertake specific duties on behalf of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Teams, which will include supervision of some junior staff, mentorship, teaching and assessing of nursing students on placement within the team.

The post holder will contribute as required by the team manager in the process of service audit, evaluation, development in line with the National Service Framework and the Modernisation Agenda within Mental Health Services.

COVID-19 Vaccination
We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement – London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum pro rata).
1. To provide a comprehensive, accessible and responsive mental health services to adults within the local area.
2. To deliver physical health interventions to patients under the service inclusive of phlebotomy.
3. To competently run and management the clozapine clinic as a team and at times autonomously.
4. To at times support in administer long acting injections alongside facilitate clozapine monitoring.
5. To continually develop clinical, team and service evaluation and delivery of the service.
6. To contribute to effective multi-disciplinary working within the MHWT and build effective liaison with community, primary and other secondary and tertiary services and agencies within the area.
7. To meet the changing demands of the service as required.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jul 2024

We are looking to recruit an EIP a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse who is motivated and enthusiastic Mental Health Practitioner with proven abilities to work positively with service user, carers and family.

Redbridge EIP is a multi-disciplinary service, providing a range of specialist interventions within an integrated person centred approach to people aged 14-65 resident in the Borough of Redbridge experiencing or suspected of experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

It is important to us that the successful candidates are experienced professional, possessing a commitment to working with young adults, their carers and family. Is committed to developing and promoting evidence-based best practice, and be conversant with adolescent mental health interventions, the evolving needs of our service users, their carers and family.

To provide an integrated recovery centred clinical service to people aged 14-65 living in the Borough of Redbridge, who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis, in accordance with the new waiting time guidelines NICE Standard 80.

The teams operational working hours is Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm although some flexibility may be needed, a car driver would be desirable but not essential for the role.

As a Community Mental Health Nurse you will be a qualified professional, you will possess an understanding of how multidisciplinary teams need to function and be passionate about delivering quality services.

The post is offering excellent opportunities to develop special professional interests; share expertise and work closely with colleagues. Training, good support and partnership working is offered. Close relationships also exist with multi-agency partners and specialist Perinatal and CAMHS services.

To assess and act as care coordinator to clients, in accordance with Care programme Approach (CPA) policy. Undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the service users implement a plan of care and intervention to meet these needs, ensuring regular reviews evaluation of the care plan.

To provide carer assessments to ensure carers and family are included and supported and in care planning. To participate in carer focused education, family intervention approaches, support programmes and carers groups providing information about relevant legislation and carer’s rights.

To facilitate and implement the Trust and Local Authority requirements in relation to safeguarding children and guidance legislation within the Care Act 2014. To adhere to the requirements of the Safeguarding Adults policy.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).

High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,192 to a maximum of £2,011 p.a. pro rata for part time).
• To work collaboratively and effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
• To work within the requirements of the CPA policy
• To receive and process referrals in line with the criteria and policies of the Access and Assessment and Brief Intervention service and EIP service as per joint protocol and guidance legislation.
• To be responsible and accountable together with the multi-disciplinary team for the provision of high-quality clinical care and interventions to service users, carers, and family.
• To ensure clinical treatment and interventions are needs led and implemented in compliance with CPA, improving Physical Healthcare to Reduce Premature Mortality in People with Severe Mental Illness Indicator 4 and the NICE concordant Standard 80. Treatment interventions include CBT, Family Intervention, comprehensive physical health assessment, Carer focused education and support programmes, medication choice and management, physical activity, smoking cessation, healthy eating programmes and interventions.
• Be proactive, innovative, and creative in delivering care, enabling the facilitation of service user’s recovery, empowerment, and well-being.
• To ensure effective risk management by accident/incident reporting
• To be responsible for the provision of accurate recording of information required by the Trust for audit purposes and to contribute as requested by the clinical lead in the process of service audit and evaluation.
• To undertake the supervision of junior staff, mentorship, teaching and assessing of students and trainees on placement within the team.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jul 2024