Job summary
The Staffordshire Community Perinatal team has an opportunity for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to join the team working 30 hours per week based in Cannock
In the role you will be working in a specialist perinatal community mental health pathway, with the flexibility of working across the Trust, dependent on skill and service need.
You will be delivering a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families, whilst managing a complex caseload.
You will be responsible for providing the nursing process to a specialist perinatal service. Delivering nursing interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to mothers experiencing mental health related difficulties.
Main duties of the job
- Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans (Care Programme Approach and Single Assessment Process).
- Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
- Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
- Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
- Maintainaneffectivereportingsystembyobservingandreportingverballyandin writingon patientconditions.
- Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process.
- Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines.
- Maintain an up-to-date level of professional competence within the specific environment.
- Assist in the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice and participate in research and other projects as required.
For more information relating to this post please refer to the attached job description and job specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and professional guidelines.
- Maintain an up-to-date level of professional competence within the specific environment.
- Assist in the implementation of evidence-based nursing practice and participate in research and other projects as required.
For more information relating to this post please refer to the attached job description and job specification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered mental health Nurse on NMC Register.
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
Desirable
- BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level
- Non - medical Prescriber
- Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT
- Phlebotomy
- Registered Sign off mentor for nurse students
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
- Experience of working with women experiencing perinatal mental health needs/knowledge of demographic risk factors for this client group
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
- Experience of assessing, planning, co ordinating and managing people with mental health problems.
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams
- Experience of leading/contributing to CPA/SAP process
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
- Understanding of the principles of the Care Programme Approach and Community Care Act
- Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Anti-discriminatory practice
- Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third sector service provision for adults with mental ill health
- Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for people with mental health related difficulties, utilising the principles of recovery
- Skilled in the assessment of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plans
- Knowledge and experience of holistic assessment of someone's mental ill health, strengths and needs and appropriate nursing and multi-disciplinary and agency interventions.
- A range of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence based interventions
- Knowledge of the physical health needs and monitoring requirements for people receiving adult community mental health services
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS
- Range of Interpersonal skills, (communication, listening, working collaboratively) maintaining good working relationships with service users/carers, other service providers and agencies
- Participate in Staff Appraisal and Performance Review
- Ability to work to agreed Quality Standards (CQUINS, CQC, MONITOR, NHSLA, NHS OUTCOMES and others)
- Accurate and timely recording and maintenance of information systems
- Ability to manage conflict and complexity
- Ability to work across community settings and travel across a geographical area.
Desirable
- Skilled in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures including; GAD7, PHQ9, CAARMS, PANNS, SWEMWBS, Lunsers, GASS
- Knowledge of other relevant local and national documents/drivers that affects practice
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others
- Team player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills
- Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner
- Credibility with others as a clinician and a leader
- Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively
- Passion for working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties
- A flexible attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered mental health Nurse on NMC Register.
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
Desirable
- BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level
- Non - medical Prescriber
- Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT
- Phlebotomy
- Registered Sign off mentor for nurse students
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
- Experience of working with women experiencing perinatal mental health needs/knowledge of demographic risk factors for this client group
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
- Experience of assessing, planning, co ordinating and managing people with mental health problems.
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary /multi agency teams
- Experience of leading/contributing to CPA/SAP process
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health NICE Guidelines
- Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
- Understanding of the principles of the Care Programme Approach and Community Care Act
- Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Anti-discriminatory practice
- Knowledge of the wide range of statutory independent and third sector service provision for adults with mental ill health
- Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for people with mental health related difficulties, utilising the principles of recovery
- Skilled in the assessment of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plans
- Knowledge and experience of holistic assessment of someone's mental ill health, strengths and needs and appropriate nursing and multi-disciplinary and agency interventions.
- A range of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence based interventions
- Knowledge of the physical health needs and monitoring requirements for people receiving adult community mental health services
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and DOLS
- Range of Interpersonal skills, (communication, listening, working collaboratively) maintaining good working relationships with service users/carers, other service providers and agencies
- Participate in Staff Appraisal and Performance Review
- Ability to work to agreed Quality Standards (CQUINS, CQC, MONITOR, NHSLA, NHS OUTCOMES and others)
- Accurate and timely recording and maintenance of information systems
- Ability to manage conflict and complexity
- Ability to work across community settings and travel across a geographical area.
Desirable
- Skilled in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures including; GAD7, PHQ9, CAARMS, PANNS, SWEMWBS, Lunsers, GASS
- Knowledge of other relevant local and national documents/drivers that affects practice
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Leadership skills, ability to motivate and influence others
- Team player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills
- Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner
- Credibility with others as a clinician and a leader
- Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively
- Passion for working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties
- A flexible attitude
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).
