Job summary
Senior Mental Health Nurse - SW Bury South IDT Adult and Enhanced Community Team
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mental Health Nurse that is motivated to move forward with their career path. If you are currently in a Band 5/6 position and have at least 24 months post registration experience this may be the post for you.
We are looking for a Mental Health Nurse who is keen to contribute to innovative thinking and service development. You'll be well supported by the MDT.
As with many services we currently use a blended model of virtual and face-to-face working which provides opportunities for flexibility. You will have knowledge, skills and experience of working across the range of complexity and severity in adult mental health. We are looking for individuals who bring enthusiasm, creativity and energy to work in this vital area.
As a team we also pride ourselves on working on a 'needs led' approach, providing a range of psychologically based interventions that support our services users along their recovery pathway.
Main duties of the job
You will undertake the planning/delivery of direct patient care with minimal supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a MDT/multi-agency environment.
- Managing a caseload and the provision of mental health care services to people with mental health care need.
- Provide planned nursing care/risk assessment / screening for patients within their care plan andongoing evaluation of patients' needs and identify suitability for potential discharge in conjunction with the Senior Nurse, via caseload management/supervision.Initiate and attend patient centred reviews, case conferences and other meetings as required.
- To advise the Responsible Medical Officer(s) and/or health and social care professional of any change in the patients' conditions and / or circumstances.
- To work within the MDT and to form working partnerships with other care providers.
- To ensure service users/carer(s) are enabled and empowered to make informed decisions about their care and delivery of that care, working with agencies from within and outside the MDT.
- To provide caseload management supervision to junior staff under direction and supervision of the Senior Nurse.
- Assist with the supervision of peers if requested.
- To enable patients to gain and maintain independence.
- Identifying personal learning and training needs through KSF, appraisal and personal development plans on an annual basis.
- Undertake the supervision of students that will be undertaking placements within the Team.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established nursing networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Benefits included with this role are:
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- recruitment premiums**
- relocation package
- NHS discounts and many more
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will expect the post holder to work collaboratively and flexibly with others to undertake assessments, develop and share psychological formulations and develop treatment plans.
You will be responsible for managing a caseload, assessing and planning treatment for your patients. Working with the patient to plan care and optimise treatment plans. Feeding back to the MDT and working within the team for the best outcome for the patient
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in our local community, click APPLY!
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one-off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified nurses. **
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will expect the post holder to work collaboratively and flexibly with others to undertake assessments, develop and share psychological formulations and develop treatment plans.
You will be responsible for managing a caseload, assessing and planning treatment for your patients. Working with the patient to plan care and optimise treatment plans. Feeding back to the MDT and working within the team for the best outcome for the patient
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in our local community, click APPLY!
Please visit our Facebook and Twitter page @NSFTjobs
**This post attracts a recruitment premium of £3,000 (pro-rata for part time roles). This is a one-off payment with half paid on appointment and half paid after the completion of a satisfactory probation period (6 months). The premium is taxable. Please note that should you leave employment or choose to move to an alternative post within the Trust that does not attract this recruitment premium, you will be required to reimburse. Please note this recruitment premium is for external applicants only. Not applicable to newly qualified nurses. **
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical psychology or equivalent
- Post requires a full driving license and own transport
- oHigher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical/therapeutic practice
Desirable
- Evidence of social care / health related study
Skills
Essential
- Competent assessment skills
- Risk assessment knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Able to reflect on clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
- Community experience including care co-ordination
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
- Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
Desirable
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nursing degree or equivalent, Dip OT, Clinical psychology or equivalent
- Post requires a full driving license and own transport
- oHigher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical/therapeutic practice
Desirable
- Evidence of social care / health related study
Skills
Essential
- Competent assessment skills
- Risk assessment knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Able to reflect on clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in working in team delivering person centred treatment packages
Desirable
- Community experience including care co-ordination
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medication and the monitoring of its effects
- Knowledge of psychosocial interventions
Desirable
- Developing knowledge of local wider systems and networks
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
