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Senior Acute Care Nurse/Clinician

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified RMN, OT, or Social Worker, with strong communication skills, a commitment to care, and the ability to work shifts, supervise juniors, and support service users in crisis.
  • You will coordinate care, assess needs, implement evidence-based strategies, support the multi-disciplinary team, and work in crisis response services, including triage and rapid response.

Requirements

  • - Qualified RMN, OT or Social Worker
  • - Commitment to providing a high quality standard of care
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • - Positive attitude towards change
  • - Ability to contribute to the evolving nature of the service
  • - Regular supervision both management and clinical
  • - Provide supervision to junior members of the team and students
  • - Expected to work shifts (long days) including nights, weekends and bank holidays over a 7 day period
  • - Responsible for the co-ordination of care needs, assessment, planning, and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within the service catchment area
  • - Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multi-disciplinary team
  • - Work within the Crisis Team which includes the S136 Suite, Triage Car and the new Rapid Response Car pilot service
  • - 37.5 hours per week
  • - Required to work unsociable hours and shift pattern

Responsibilities

  • - Co-ordination of care needs, assessment, planning, and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within the service catchment area.
  • - Provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
  • - Work within the Crisis Team which includes the S136 Suite, Triage Car and the new Rapid Response Car pilot service.

FAQs

What are the minimum qualifications required for this position?

The minimum qualifications required are to be a qualified RMN (Registered Mental Nurse), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Social Worker.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week, and the position requires working shifts, including long days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Will I receive supervision and support in this role?

Yes, you will receive regular management and clinical supervision, and you will be expected to provide supervision to junior team members and students.

What is the focus of the Crisis and Home Treatment team?

The team supports individuals experiencing an acute mental health episode in Boston, Skegness, Spalding, and surrounding areas.

What kind of training opportunities are available?

The organization offers training opportunities to support growth in the role.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within the organization?

Yes, we provide a wide range of training and promotion opportunities in all professions.

What is the working environment like at Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust has been rated highly by staff, being recognized as one of the best mental health and learning disability trusts in England, with a focus on high-quality care and staff well-being.

What should I do if I have further questions or wish to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Jacqui Hunt, the Team Coordinator, via email at jacqui.hunt@lpft.nhs.uk or by phone at 01205 44 6868 for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

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Mission & Purpose

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Lincolnshire. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to support mental well-being and manage complex needs. They aim to enhance the quality of life for individuals through integrated services, research, and continuous improvement, ensuring accessible and compassionate care for all patients.