Community Mental Health Nurse MH&WT Central

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video

Job overview

Specialist SCPHN - MASH and MARAC Practitioner

Do you want to make a difference?

Yes?

Then come and join our dynamic 0-19 universal Teams in the vibrant and diverse London Borough of Redbridge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Specialist SCPHN - MASH?MARAC practitioner to work within Redbridge. This opportunity is based in central Ilford covering the whole of Redbridge.

We are looking for 2 practitioners to work part-time covering per week up to

The role will be working with the multiagency team.

We offer great opportunities for learning and development, providing a bespoke induction programme and a commitment to supervision and appraisal.

To continue to develop and grow our service we offer:

The opportunity to work in an agile environment to deliver services across the borough.

An attractive Outer London Supplement.

For you to be part of our many staff networks.

Robust supervision and training to support your development.

Main duties of the job

The Post-holder will assist with the effective running, by professional representation of Universal Childrens services, as part of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) & Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) process across the designated localities within NELFT.

The post holder will contribute to the effective management of MASH & MARAC case information within the Locality established panels. 

The post holder will maintain clinical credibility and will provide clinical support to Universal teams, support/lead development of the role, appropriate clinical guidelines and managerial/child protection supervision.

The Post holder will show leadership skills and support & deputise for the Team Lead and Operational Lead. 

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.

Working for our organisation

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

This advert may close early if an adequate number of applications are received.

For further information or to discuss this role please contact:

Lisa London

Head of Service 0-19 Universal Services

Person specification

qualifications

Essential criteria

SCPHN HV/SN Evidence of continued CPD Educated to degree level

Desirable criteria

Masers level qualification mentorship qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

minimum 5 years working in community experience of working with external agencies experience of working across organisational boundaries ability to assess needs of families, individuals and populations

Knowledge

Essential criteria

in depth understanding on HCP Able to demonstrate an understanding of National and local policies and guidance that relates to children’s health services Comprehensive knowledge of current legislation relating to Safeguarding children and young people and how it relates in clinical practice Sound knowledge of multi-agency working (children and families)

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent interpersonal skills and communications skills both oral and written Have a flexible approach to team and autonomous working, acknowledging own limitations

Benefits

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:

A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ from the Working Families Charity. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors. Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.