Community Mental Health Link Nurse
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
This job is now closed
Job summary
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Community Mental Health Link Nurse to join our new initiative in working with the Rough Sleepers Cohort within the Community Drug and Alcohol Service ( CDAS ) . The Team will be based at Saltbox in Hanley. The role is 22.5 hours per week, fixed term until end April 2025 and is ideal for those wanting to really make a difference and drive engagement with the Community Mental Health Teams.
The post holder will be working within the CDAS/rough sleeper's team delivering interventions with those affected by Substance misuse and homelessness. Experience and previous knowledge of substance misuse would be beneficial, but not essential. We will provide training, support and regular 1:1s to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed in this role.
The Trust offers excellent terms and conditions that reflect new and innovative ways of working.
Main duties of the job
To work as an experienced Band 6 nurse to be a core member of the Rough Sleepers Team at CDAS to support clients who are rough sleeping or in temporary housing and to support Restart clients at risk of homelessness. As part of a multi-disciplinary team you will participate in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning, treatment and support of people with drug and alcohol issues, who also experience mental health issues, to promote health, independence and recovery.
To work within the CDAS/Rough Sleeper's Team delivering interventions with those affected by substance misuse and homelessness. To ensure the mental health nursing needs of the Outreach Rough Sleepers Team caseload of patients are met.
To work peripatetically out in the communities and within partnership hubs. To be based within the CDAS Rough Sleepers Team and the Restart Service with in-reach to various accommodation settings such as hostels, day centres, shared supported housing properties, shelters, emergency accommodation and homeless hotels.
To have specific responsibilities as delegated by the Clinical Lead and to provide support to the Rough Sleepers Team Leader, the Prescriber, and Restart/Saltbox Director of Services, contributing to effective management and running of the service.
About us
Our vision is 'To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.' Our team prides themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.
Date posted
18 August 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
30 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
232-SPL-4449952
Job locations
Saltbox
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 1DY
Employer details
Employer name
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust
Address
Saltbox
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 1DY
Employer's website
https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Supporting documents
Privacy notice
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)