Job summary
As part of the significant investment from NHS England to transform community mental health services across the Black Country we are looking to recruit 3, band 6 Community Mental Health Nurses within our Community Recovery Services (CRS) based at Halesview in Halesowen.
You will be part of a dynamic, supportive and diverse multi-disciplinary team. Your role will include working as a Care Coordinator where you will have responsibility for managing a caseload of service users with mental health needs who have been referred to the team. As part of the role you also be involved in work on the CRS triage/duty system. You will also lead in the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions underpinned by the Care Programme Approach.
You will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, ideally with previous experience of working in community mental health services. The role will involve assessing and formulating individual intervention plans and outcome measures for adults with mental health problems and you will need to have up to date knowledge of NHS policies and practices in mental health.The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the Care Programme Approach, with previous experience of a range of therapeutic interventions and Psychotropic medications. You will have proven ability to work with partner agencies, able to lead projects and motivate people to deliver them. You will have excellent communication skills with a flexible approach.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for managing the mental health needs of individuals referred to the team and to lead in the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions to address that identified need. The process of care is underpinned by the care programme approach.
About us
The post holder will report directly to the Team Manager and will work in partnership with members of the multi-disciplinary team consisting of Occupational Therapist, Assistant Care Coordinators, and Care Co-ordinators who also report to the Team Manager.
In the absence of the Team Manager, the job holder will report to the Clinical Lead Mental Health/Service Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the care of patients is assessed and planned by self and other nurses according to the patients individual needs.
- Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary/agency, providing a nursing contribution to the teams functioning.
- Participate in the triage system demonstrating skills of assessment and interpretation of complex arising issues.
- To provide Triage cover as required.
- Apply appropriate skills of prioritization, decision making and in planning and implementing interventions taking account of clinical risk factors and personal safety.
- Apply assessment, interpretation and judgment skills in assessing and managing clinical risks.
- Manage a defined caseload fulfilling the role of care co-ordinator and controlling entry and discharge to and from the caseload.
- In collaboration with service users develop and maintain packages of care formulated to meet their individual mental health needs.
- Encourage service user and carer involvement in all aspects of assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
- Undertake carers assessment where necessary.
- Delegate, oversee and monitor care provided by support staff to ensure required standards are maintained and delivered.
- Ensure care packages are regularly reviewed and evaluated under the Care Programme Approach framework.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward reviews.
- Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide holistic care related to service user choice...
- Provide specialist information, education and advice within the primary care setting including information regarding resources within the local area.
- Provide clinical support based upon professional registration e.g. Medication monitoring and participation in clinics, AMHP role
- Recognize and respect the rights of the service user and the care provided.
- Ensure the service meets the needs of the service user cultural/religious beliefs, recognizing the personal preferences of the patients and identify any unmet needs.
- Encourage service users to maintain personal contacts.
- Compiles reports for various legal processes in relation to the MHA 1983.
- To support Mental Health Act Assessments with the appropriate members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team/General Practitioner
- Compiles and submits Social Service Panel Reports for service users requiring nursing/residential home placement
- Maintain systems that allow a two-way flow of information
- Ensure Key Performance Indicators are adhered to and appropriate to the individual client needs
- Ensure an integrated approach to service delivery by maintaining close working links with other areas of the Trust.
- Attend local meetings as agreed with the team manager.
- Provide and receive complex sensitive patient information and deal with in an appropriate manner
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information relating to service users and the organization.
- Produce comprehensive, accurate and up to date service user records based on personally generated observations and which conform to agreed protocols.
- Provide timely and accurate statistical information as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the care of patients is assessed and planned by self and other nurses according to the patients individual needs.
- Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary/agency, providing a nursing contribution to the teams functioning.
- Participate in the triage system demonstrating skills of assessment and interpretation of complex arising issues.
- To provide Triage cover as required.
- Apply appropriate skills of prioritization, decision making and in planning and implementing interventions taking account of clinical risk factors and personal safety.
- Apply assessment, interpretation and judgment skills in assessing and managing clinical risks.
- Manage a defined caseload fulfilling the role of care co-ordinator and controlling entry and discharge to and from the caseload.
- In collaboration with service users develop and maintain packages of care formulated to meet their individual mental health needs.
- Encourage service user and carer involvement in all aspects of assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
- Undertake carers assessment where necessary.
- Delegate, oversee and monitor care provided by support staff to ensure required standards are maintained and delivered.
- Ensure care packages are regularly reviewed and evaluated under the Care Programme Approach framework.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward reviews.
- Liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide holistic care related to service user choice...
- Provide specialist information, education and advice within the primary care setting including information regarding resources within the local area.
- Provide clinical support based upon professional registration e.g. Medication monitoring and participation in clinics, AMHP role
- Recognize and respect the rights of the service user and the care provided.
- Ensure the service meets the needs of the service user cultural/religious beliefs, recognizing the personal preferences of the patients and identify any unmet needs.
- Encourage service users to maintain personal contacts.
- Compiles reports for various legal processes in relation to the MHA 1983.
- To support Mental Health Act Assessments with the appropriate members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team/General Practitioner
- Compiles and submits Social Service Panel Reports for service users requiring nursing/residential home placement
- Maintain systems that allow a two-way flow of information
- Ensure Key Performance Indicators are adhered to and appropriate to the individual client needs
- Ensure an integrated approach to service delivery by maintaining close working links with other areas of the Trust.
- Attend local meetings as agreed with the team manager.
- Provide and receive complex sensitive patient information and deal with in an appropriate manner
- Maintain the confidentiality of all information relating to service users and the organization.
- Produce comprehensive, accurate and up to date service user records based on personally generated observations and which conform to agreed protocols.
- Provide timely and accurate statistical information as required.
Person Specification
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Person Specification
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).
