Job summary
Join our
team as a Mental Health Nurse to provide support, advice, and signposting to
patients with poor Mental Health. You will be a registered Mental Health Nurse,
with the NMC.
We will provide a supportive learning
environment, helping you to set out and revise specific educational goals and
ensure you receive appropriate clinical supervision. You will be supported and
encouraged to attend CPD enabling you to grow and develop within the role.
Mental Health Nurses in primary care complement the role of the GP and other Health Professionals as integral members of the multidisciplinary team. To make the best use of clinical skills within the practice to promote well-being and maximise health gain for patients. Provide a safe, high quality and accessible treatment room service to the practice population. The successful candidate with be working alongside our existing Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide a much-needed and well-utilised service for our locality.
Having achieved the independent prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential.
We recognise and value the importance
of Mental Health Nurses as part of our wider clinical teams which comprises a wide range of colleagues particularly Care
Co-ordinators, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social Prescribing Link Workers, and Occupational Therapists. Working alongside the wider PCN team, our member practices, and the Voluntary and Community Sector, as well as statutory service
providers.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
See patients with low-risk mental health problems who have been referred by:
GP's or triage nurses working for a Practice within the network, and to:
v Monitor medications and progress
v Provide brief intervention
v Provide information.
v Refer on to other services
v Plan follow up appointments
Assesses patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate intervention
plans as required.
- Provides health education and advice on health promotion to patients.
- Responds appropriately to crises, where necessary seeking advice and
guidance from other relevant professionals.
Administration and record-keeping:
Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
Participation in administrative systems in the practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
Other duties may be required to meet the responsibilities of the post and the requirements of the organisation.
About us
We are West Wakefield Primary Care Network,
and we are developing a wide range of services to support our patients and practices
across the west of Wakefield. We are committed to improving the care provided to
patients, reducing health inequalities, and raising the quality and standards
of General Practice. You will help us to
achieve our ambition to deliver person-centred, co-ordinated care and support
the implementation of the NHS long-term plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will evolve as we
develop our services but the postholder will be required to undertake the
following duties:
Key Responsibilities:
To improve the lives of people with mental ill-health
by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent
services to promote recovery and wellbeing.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of
patients.
To work collaboratively as part of a Primary
Care/PCN Team.
To be professionally accountable and
responsible for patient care undertaking a range of clinical interventions
either remotely or during face-to-face consultations.
To promote social inclusion, community access,
and participation through the provision of patient care.
To facilitate others in the team to develop
competence by providing clinical advice and clinical supervision to associate
practitioners.
To be committed to and involved in activities
integral to West Wakefield PCN.
To promote at all times a positive image of
people with mental ill-health.
Maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all
patients in the delivery of patient-centred care, recognising and respecting
differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
Takes steps to obtain patient consent to care
and treatment following the Mental Capacity Act.
Ensures intervention plans are based on
current risk assessment and are evidence based.
Awareness of the boundaries of knowledge base
and seeking support when required.
Working within the requirements of the NMC and
have evidence of ongoing CPD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will evolve as we
develop our services but the postholder will be required to undertake the
following duties:
Key Responsibilities:
To improve the lives of people with mental ill-health
by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent
services to promote recovery and wellbeing.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of
patients.
To work collaboratively as part of a Primary
Care/PCN Team.
To be professionally accountable and
responsible for patient care undertaking a range of clinical interventions
either remotely or during face-to-face consultations.
To promote social inclusion, community access,
and participation through the provision of patient care.
To facilitate others in the team to develop
competence by providing clinical advice and clinical supervision to associate
practitioners.
To be committed to and involved in activities
integral to West Wakefield PCN.
To promote at all times a positive image of
people with mental ill-health.
Maintains safety, privacy, and dignity of all
patients in the delivery of patient-centred care, recognising and respecting
differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
Takes steps to obtain patient consent to care
and treatment following the Mental Capacity Act.
Ensures intervention plans are based on
current risk assessment and are evidence based.
Awareness of the boundaries of knowledge base
and seeking support when required.
Working within the requirements of the NMC and
have evidence of ongoing CPD.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to Work autonomously, managing their caseload
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical and mental health legislation
- IT skills in Microsoft applications
- Skills in risk assessment and risk management and crisis management
- Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well as a team member
- Demonstrates initiative and potential ability to work without direct supervision, problem solve, and prioritise own work
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and appropriate understanding of assessing patients with acute or chronic mental health conditions, procedures and treatment plans. This includes signposting and referrals to appropriate internal and external organisations.
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Relevant Mental Health clinical experience
- Experience of working in MDT settings
- Experience in documenting and record-keeping of clinical information
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
- Previous use of SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Degree or BSc in Mental Health Nursing.
- Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
Desirable
- Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject area
- Independent Prescriber Qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Polite and confident.
- Performing well under pressure.
- Uses initiative.
- Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers, and other professionals.
- Ability to motivate, empower and enable others.
- Be adaptable and self-motivated using initiative and clinical judgements.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to achieving better outcomes for patients.
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the Wakefield district regularly.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to Work autonomously, managing their caseload
- Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
- Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical and mental health legislation
- IT skills in Microsoft applications
- Skills in risk assessment and risk management and crisis management
- Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well as a team member
- Demonstrates initiative and potential ability to work without direct supervision, problem solve, and prioritise own work
Experience
Essential
- Detailed knowledge and appropriate understanding of assessing patients with acute or chronic mental health conditions, procedures and treatment plans. This includes signposting and referrals to appropriate internal and external organisations.
- Ability to participate in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Relevant Mental Health clinical experience
- Experience of working in MDT settings
- Experience in documenting and record-keeping of clinical information
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care.
- Previous use of SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Degree or BSc in Mental Health Nursing.
- Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
Desirable
- Level 7 qualification in a relevant subject area
- Independent Prescriber Qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Polite and confident.
- Performing well under pressure.
- Uses initiative.
- Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers, and other professionals.
- Ability to motivate, empower and enable others.
- Be adaptable and self-motivated using initiative and clinical judgements.
- Enthusiasm and commitment to achieving better outcomes for patients.
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the Wakefield district regularly.
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).
