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Job summary

Main area
Adult Mental Health
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.)
Job ref
333-J-UC-0047
Employer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Charles Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£47,951 - £56,863 pa inc HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/04/2026 23:59

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust logo

MHCAS Nurse Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

 

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.  We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. 

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation.  We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.  We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles.  For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our   Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Job overview

The Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service at St. Charles Hospital provides a consultation and assessment service for all patients over the age of 18 years who present in a mental health crisis. This service functions as a dedicated 24/7 alternative to A&E for individuals requiring urgent mental health support.

The role involves biopsychosocial assessment, management and review of all adult patients over the age of 18 years (including over 65s) as part of your day-to-day clinical activity. As a member of a large multidisciplinary team, the types of referral that you would expect to receive would include; Deliberate self-harm, Disorders of mood - depression, anxiety, mania, Psychotic illness, and Associated substance misuse issues and withdrawals.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a key member of the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service. The work will involve the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of mental health needs in a diverse patient population, including risk assessment and the development of risk management plans.

You will be required to make clear autonomous decisions based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgements based on available treatment options, including those related to admission and discharge planning.

Your interpersonal skills will be expected to be excellent and you must be able to confidently communicate at a high level both verbally and in writing. You must be able to demonstrate de-escalation skills with challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile situations.

The post-holder will be expected to work flexibly within the team. The working hours will be a combination of rotational shift working (long day shifts and nights shifts) to ensure a 24/7 service is provided

 

 

 

 

Working for our organisation

 We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Job description for more information about the role.

The role involves biopsychosocial assessment, management and review of all adult patients over the age of 18 years (including over 65s) as part of your day-to-day clinical activity. As a member of a large multidisciplinary team, the types of referral that you would expect to receive would include; Deliberate self-harm, Disorders of mood - depression, anxiety, mania, Psychotic illness, and Associated substance misuse issues and withdrawals.

 

The post holder will work as a key member of the Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service. The work will involve the comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of mental health needs in a diverse patient population, including risk assessment and the development of risk management plans. You will be required to make clear autonomous decisions based on an analysis of complex presenting problems and judgements based on available treatment options, including those related to admission and discharge planning. Your interpersonal skills will be expected to be excellent and you must be able to confidently communicate at a high level both verbally and in writing. You must be able to demonstrate de-escalation skills with challenging and/or acutely distressed patients in potentially hostile situations.

Please see attached job description for details.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered Nurse or Registered Social Worker

Previous Experience

Essential criteria
  • Significant psychiatric liaison or community crisis team experience
  • Evidence of ability to effectively lead an effective shift in a busy and acute environment
  • Experience in the management of psychiatric emergencies

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of recent legislation and guidelines affecting crisis services.
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Ability to use IT systems

Attitudes, Aptitudes & Personal Characteristics

Essential criteria
  • Experience of effective communication with other agencies at a variety of levels
  • Ability to manage resources effectively.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDWe are a Living Wage EmployerEmployers for CarersPurple SpaceHealthy Workplace - Excellence 2018Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeNational Autistic SocietyDisability confident committedStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.AccessAbleStonewall Gold 2022Step into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeArmed Forces CovenantStonewall Gold 2024Working Chance - unlocking women's potentialProud Employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Thorarinn Freysson
Job title
Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07856281310
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