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Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking for a self-motivated and dedicated nurse to join our experienced multi-professional service team. The Kingston SPA service is  part of the Trust’s Community Adult Service Line, which aims to receive, triage, and assess referrals from GPs, external providers, and self-referrers.

The service is the primary point of access for referrals relating severe mental health illness needs between the ages of 18 – 75. The teams consist of a multitude of differing professions inclusive of nursing, Medical, OT and Social Work to deliver initial triage and assessment reviews and determine the appropriate treatment pathway streams for patients to engage with.

The service is presently undergoing transformation in accordance with the NHS Long Term Plan (2019) and actively reviewing process and operational policy to deliver upon the guidance in accordance with the long-term strategy.

Applicants applying for the role need to be qualified and committed to providing responsive and high-quality clinical services, in addition to being actively involved with changes to service delivery.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

You will be responsible for an assigned caseload of pending referrals and the provision of high-quality care for patients referred to you within the service. You will support patients via actions of triage and assessment review and screen new referrals as part of the wider service duty system.

You will identify mental health needs with patients, carers, and referrers through information gathering and via the assessment process, with the use of evidence based/client centred principles. You will evaluate plans and interventions in conjunction with the wider multi-professional service, working closely and collaborating effectively with all agencies and partner organisations involved in the care of our patients.

You will be expected to hold a valid Mental Health Nursing qualification and adhere to the NMC standards. You will also be expected to maintain your registration through Re-validation and continuous professional development. You will be a Registered Nurse with experience of working ideally within community assessment, crisis and liaison services; possess good communication skills with the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff and manage difficult situations, and be able to apply healthy coping strategies to address stress and change.

You will also have a sound knowledge of clinical issues within mental health services, and you must have a valid UK driving license and access to your own car. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.