• Job Description

  Req#: C9334-25-0449?language=en&page=315&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has emerged to join the Southwark Liaison Team based in Kings College Hospital Emergency Department.

  If you feel you have what it takes to join a dynamic and a thriving team where you will be supported to learn new skills and offer good quality care for patients in the Emergency Department, please apply.

  This is a 12 month fixed term post currently.

  Main duties of the job

  Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues.

  As a RMN working alongside the Emergency Department clinicians to support the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical and psychological care in a recovery focused way through therapeutic, enhanced engagement, and taking steps to address any issues that arise.

  Providing dedicated and expert support to patients and their families/ carers navigating the mental health crisis pathway to onward discharge from the Emergency Department.

  About us

  South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners.

  SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care.

  Details

  Date posted

  12 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive of Inner HCAs

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  334-NUR-7014645-FR-A

  Job locations

  Kings College Hospital - Emergency Department

  Denmark Hill

  London

  SE5 9RS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

  Person Specification

  Communication

  Essential

  • Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - good computer skills
  • Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries.
  • Display empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour and distress which may be challenging at times.
  • Demonstrate excellent skills in verbal de-escalation techniques

  Experience and Knowledge

  Essential

  • A sound understanding and experience of how to assess and meet the needs of adults with acute mental illness
  • Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLs.
  • Excellent skills in risk assessment in mental health work and documentation of risk

  Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the physical and psychological effects of alcohol and drugs
  • Experience in the management of psychiatric emergencies

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN with valid NMC PIN)
  • Evidence of continued professional development

  Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification

  Person Specification

  Communication

  Essential

  • Ability to build and maintain high standards of professional links and communication channels with a variety of personnel and agencies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - good computer skills
  • Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries.
  • Display empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour and distress which may be challenging at times.
  • Demonstrate excellent skills in verbal de-escalation techniques

  Experience and Knowledge

  Essential

  • A sound understanding and experience of how to assess and meet the needs of adults with acute mental illness
  • Experience of research-based/reflective practice, e.g. understanding and ability to use supervision to reflect on skills, attitude and knowledge.
  • Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with acute mental health care including Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DOLs.
  • Excellent skills in risk assessment in mental health work and documentation of risk

  Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the physical and psychological effects of alcohol and drugs
  • Experience in the management of psychiatric emergencies

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN with valid NMC PIN)
  • Evidence of continued professional development

  Desirable

  • Mentorship qualification

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kings College Hospital - Emergency Department

  Denmark Hill

  London

  SE5 9RS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kings College Hospital - Emergency Department

  Denmark Hill

  London

  SE5 9RS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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