Job summary
Are you an experienced RGN?
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge in a CQC outstanding rated service?
North London Forensic Service is part of Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust and provides care and treatment in conditions of low and medium security for those with mental illness or learning disability, many of whom have come into contact with the criminal justice system. Because our patients are with us for a long time they need access to a full physical health service and this was recognised by commissioners who have awarded significant new investment to expand our physical health team. If successful, you will play a key role in delivery a new and innovative physical health service, with the aim of:
- Supporting service users to gain better control over their own health and more personalised care when they need it.
- Reducing health inequalities
- Boosting 'out-of-hospital' care, and bridging the gap between our inpatient and acute hospitals, as well as community services
- Reducing pressure on emergency hospital services
Key elements of our work will be:
- Early detection, support and management of long-term conditions
- Annual health checks/screening programmes
- Health promotion
- Healthy lifestyles
- Physical activities / social prescribing
If you have recently applied for the role and were not successful, please consider re-applying within six months time.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality care to patients with both physical and mental health difficulties
- Independently manage a caseload of patients who may have long term or complex multiple physical health needs
- Support the delivery of physical healthcare training in collaboration with the head of physical health team
- Take charge on a regular basis and assist in the supervision and/or development of junior staff, nurses, support workers and students, as well as support the development of evidence-based practice.
- Work collaboratively across disciplines, and partners to enhance the impact and sustainability of the health and wellbeing
- See attached document for further details
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust provides local, regional and national award-winning healthcare services. We have more than 3.300 staff working out of 20 main sites serving a population of 1.2 million people.We provide community health services and mental health services for young people, adults and older people.We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe spaces for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored.Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where youcan thrive and succeed.
We are an organisation that is passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion; one that prides itself in developing the leadership capabilities of its employees, looking after their health and wellbeing, creating safe places for staff to speak up and providing opportunities to mentor and be mentored. Our employees are the reason for delivering Good CQC ratings, excellent outcomes, and outstanding patient experiences, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN qualification
- Current NMC registration
Desirable
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
- Prescribing qualification
Experience
- Minimum of 12 months practice experience at Band 6
- Professional development
- Audit
Please kindly refer to the entire job description and person specification by clicking on the JD/PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in health studies (BSc)
- Relevant post registration experience, for minimum 12 months
- Registered Nurse- RGN
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Post graduate qualification in health promotion.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team with service users with complex care plans
- Experience of working with careers, families and service users in ward based/community settings.
- Experience in delivery within sexual health clinics, Clozapine/service Experience of providing clinical supervision. Extensive experience working within secure / forensic care
- A minimum of 12 months experience in Band 6 nursing role in acute or general physical health settings
Desirable
- Experience working within MH/secure/ forensic care
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills and extensive experience of delivery therapeutic groups/sessions
- Ability to work on autonomously and meet clinical and managerial deadlines
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable Ability to motivate and engage service users and colleagues
OTHER
Essential
- Ongoing post-qualification development.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of change management and how to apply.
- Demonstrated capability to act upon incomplete information, using experience to make inferences and decision making
- Experience in clinical audit / effectiveness / service evaluation
- Ability to work on autonomously and meet clinical and managerial deadlines
Desirable
- Clinical and managerial leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
Chasefarm Hospital
127 The Ridgeway
Enfield
EN2 8JL