Job summary
Trinity Health Group Primary
Care Network (PCN) is a collaboration of GP practices across Wakefield, serving
a population of approximately 55,000 patients. As part of our commitment to
improving the quality of patient care, reducing health inequalities, and
supporting the NHS Long Term Plan, we are expanding our team to further develop
integrated, person-centred services.
We are seeking a Registered
Mental Health Nurse to join our established and supportive Mental Health
team. You will provide high-quality mental health nursing care, offering
advice, support, and signposting to patients experiencing poor mental health.
Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider primary care team, you will play
a vital role in strengthening community resilience and delivering coordinated
care across our four member practices.
Trinity PCN values the
essential role of Mental Health Nurses as part of a wider multi-disciplinary
team that includes Care Coordinators, Health and Wellbeing Coaches, Social
Prescribing Link Workers, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and others
across the voluntary, community, and statutory sectors, including the ICB.
Main duties of the job
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 in order 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.
About us
This role is hosted by Conexus
Healthcare, the GP Confederation for Wakefield District, which supports
local PCNs by employing staff and providing operational and clinical support.
While you will be employed by Conexus, your day-to-day work will be PCN-based
under the direction of the PCN Business Manager and Clinical Directors.
We are committed to creating a
supportive learning environment. You will receive regular clinical supervision,
guidance on setting and reviewing personal development goals, and access to CPD
opportunities to help you grow and develop within your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role please see the additional documents attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role please see the additional documents attached.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to Work autonomously, managing their own 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
Desirable
- Awareness/knowledge of the issues surrounding social inclusion for mental health service users
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the Wakefield district on a regular basis.
- Able to meet Conexus Healthcare standards of attendance.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Mental Health clinical experience.
- 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.
- Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of 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/BSc in Mental Health Nursing.
- Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
Desirable
- Masters Degree in relevant subject
- Independent Prescribing Qualification or equivalent
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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.
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to Work autonomously, managing their own 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
Desirable
- Awareness/knowledge of the issues surrounding social inclusion for mental health service users
Other
Essential
- Access to own transport and ability to travel across the Wakefield district on a regular basis.
- Able to meet Conexus Healthcare standards of attendance.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Mental Health clinical experience.
- 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.
- Experience of working within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of 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/BSc in Mental Health Nursing.
- Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
Desirable
- Masters Degree in relevant subject
- Independent Prescribing Qualification or equivalent
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).
