Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen here at University College London Hospitals for Registered Mental Health Nurses to work in the transitional assessment facility within the Emergency Department at one of the world's most pioneering research institutions. Our Emergency Department is situated in the heart of Central London and is a busy and rewarding department to work in.



You will be responsible for the care and progression of the patient journey form the emergency department through to the secondary care facility whether the patient requires ongoing community care or more formal admission procedures.

You will be working closely with the mental health liaison service to provide this care, advocating for your patient during the most challenging time for them.

You will liaise closely with the general nursing staff, the police and the ongoing service provision.



The post holder will be employed to work within an acute Hospital Trust Emergency Department - which has a high level of presentations for those presenting in acute mental health crisis. The Transitional Assessment Facility is based within the Emergency Department and provides a safe and confidential environment wherein those who present in crisis can be assessed. The post holder will work closely with the Mental Health Liaison Team in order to provide the optimum level of care for those in crisis.

Working under the supervision of a more senior member of the Liaison team and in conjunction with the Emergency Department Nursing staff, the post holder will undertake a range of delegated duties in order to assist in or contribute to establishing, delivering and monitoring therapeutic interventions of care. The care needs of the client will be the utmost priority for this post holder and the close relationship that is built with the client will help inform the treatment options.



University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.



We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:



University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.



For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached .



Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*



UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working .



To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?