An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Nurse Practitioner to join our acute inpatient team. You will provide a high level of care and support to people with complex care needs on long-term placements.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure suitable packages of care for service users. The post holder will work with the team to provide a person-centred approach.
About us
Hello!
We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.
The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.
We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health, and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list.
As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating, commercially viable businesses that provide training, education, and employment opportunities, including Grimsby Garden Centre.
Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.
We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come and join us!
Please note: While we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI-generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has been automatically generated.
Should you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability or other needs, please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job responsibilities
1. Understand and follow good practice within the framework for the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, and Care Programme Approach.
2. Maintain accurate records, both written and computerized, reflecting your level of clinical expertise, possibly involving specialized psychometric tools for assessment and evaluation.
3. Liaise with community-based services and resources such as Focus, housing, Police, and voluntary sector organizations to facilitate the delivery of the most appropriate care for service users, carers, and families.
4. Discuss risk management issues and plan care accordingly, advising others regarding management of care with senior practitioners.
5. Respond proactively to service user crises.
6. Follow clear care pathways, including methods to reduce the risk of further crises.
7. Work flexibly within a 24-hour rota covering early, late, and night shifts according to service user needs.
8. Provide telephone support to service users, carers, outside agencies, or clinicians requiring information, advice, or crisis intervention, making immediate, effective decisions impacting positive outcomes.
9. Undertake comprehensive CPA mental health assessments and develop/implement care packages in various settings.
10. Assist in maintaining safe custody of drugs according to trust policies and procedures.
11. Cover 7 days a week, 24 hours a day on a rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RMN or awaiting registration
* Evidence of current registration
* Basic IT skills
* Evidence of ongoing professional development since qualification
Knowledge
* Respond to service users, carers, and significant others in a person-centered way
* Maintain a safe environment for all
* Work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with service users and professionals
* Assess individuals, formulate, implement, and evaluate care plans
* Participate in clinical supervision
* Understand the Mental Health Act, Care Programme Approach, Mental Capacity Act, and DoLs
Experience
* Experience working with people with mental health problems
* Experience working with older adults with mental health problems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be conducted to ensure suitability for the role.
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