Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to work within the Community Mental Health Team in Surrey Heath Older People in Frimley. The team is leading the way in innovative, integrated working with primary care and were recently awarded the RCPsych Psychiatric Team of the Year 2018 Older-age adults. The Service is also MSNAP Accredited.
The service is comprised of Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, a Social Worker, Band 6 Practitioners (OTs and CPNs), Associate Practitioners and Admin staff but we work within the Surrey Heath Integrated Care Service.
You will also be working within the Surrey Heath Integrated Care Team (ICT) whilst based within the CMHT(OP), attending ICT multidisciplinary meetings.
You must be able to demonstrate safe and competent inter agency and multi-disciplinary working.
The role requires working closely with key stakeholders as we continuously improve the delivery of high quality, patient focused services and develop a strong empowered workforce.
Bring your experience and determination and you will benefit from the support of an enthusiastic, multi-professional team, committed to the delivery of excellent care.
You will need to have good IT skills; be a good communicator and have robust management and clinical skills and knowledge, as well being able to work flexibly and dynamically in a very exciting service.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to demonstrate a high level of commitment, motivation and knowledge working with people with severe and enduring mental health problems and/or dementia. You will also need to demonstrate clinically effective care management skills and interventions in accordance with the Care Programme Approach.
You will manage a caseload of clients, and use evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions as part of the holistic approach. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. You will be committed to the delivery of a high quality service, working both independently and as part of a well-established and innovative team in meeting the needs of clients and their carers.
In return you will have a fulfilling and varied role within a friendly and supportive team. You will receive active management support and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Applicants must have a driving licence suitable for use in the United Kingdom and access to a vehicle for work purposes
If you have the above qualities and are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jonathan Kanyanta, Clinical Lead or Lovemore Munowenyu – Surrey Heath Older People's Community Mental Health Team, on 01276454100 for further information.
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading
provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental
ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We
also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in
Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively
seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the
mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and
voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use
services and carers.
Surrey is a
beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the
South Coast.
Our historic
market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and
our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy
reach.
For
international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) and revised subsequent act Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC Professional Code of Conduct at all times and be a positive role model.
• The Post Holder will support Primary Care in management of people presenting with mental health problems by offering assessment, nurse diagnosis and treatment options and will liaise with Primary Care professionals, through regular informal and formal meetings.
• To deliver a high-quality community nursing service to Older People with mental health problems, in a multi – professional framework and the ability to lone work adhering to local and Trust policies.
• To prescribe services that meets the user/carer needs, in conjunction with others. To attend and prepare reports, for MDT meetings and to participate in the Team’s DUTY Rota system.
• To ensure the safe storage and recording of medicines within the clinical area. To administer intramuscular injections (depots), as prescribed according to Trust and National guidelines and policies and to ensure the safe delivery if oral medications to clients, in the domestic environment according to Trust guidelines and policies.
• To act as Key Worker/Care Coordinator or Lead Professional for named individuals, within the Care Programme Approach process, including Single Assessment
• To provide high standards of care, which are delivered in a professional manner and care delivered is based on best practice and is regularly reviewed and to refer to other professional services, according to assessment of need.
• To attend and ensure all referrals are passed through CMHT allocation meeting and assessed for acceptance to the specialist team and act as support and specialist advisor to the primary care services, including the Surrey Heath ICT.
• To ensure all records and reports are kept up-to-date, and up to the standard expected of a Band 6 Clinician, in accordance with the Caldicott Report.
• Be responsible for the continuous overall management of a defined caseload and to receive and give clinical and management supervision/guidance to supervise and mentor juniors, including students/other staff in the delivery of care and treatment to individuals and groups.
• To provide information to the Line Manager, if any incidents that may affect the standing or running of the service and be able to utilize the Incident reporting system. Report all complaints and/or incidents relating to clients, relatives and or staff within area as directed in accordance with the Trust’s Complaints Procedure, and ensure the Team Leader is informed. To co-operate with any investigations carried out. 3
• To develop close working relationships with voluntary/statutory services, in particular Social Services and members of the Primary Care Team and participate in the system of integrated team working within the Surrey Health Integrated Care Team.
• To support care and nursing homes in caring for their residents, who have mental health problems
• To ensure the Post Holder has developed a personal learning plan through approval with their supervisor, thus maintaining high standard based on best practice and educate and train junior staff / student nurses and other professionals around competencies of a Community Mental Health Nurse
• To use the Trust Clinical record system and other IT systems as appropriate.
• To act as a health advisor/educator within primary and secondary care for individuals, agencies, relatives, carers and staff. Advise on issues of physical and mental health, to engender a positive approach to health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) and revised subsequent act Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC Professional Code of Conduct at all times and be a positive role model.
• The Post Holder will support Primary Care in management of people presenting with mental health problems by offering assessment, nurse diagnosis and treatment options and will liaise with Primary Care professionals, through regular informal and formal meetings.
• To deliver a high-quality community nursing service to Older People with mental health problems, in a multi – professional framework and the ability to lone work adhering to local and Trust policies.
• To prescribe services that meets the user/carer needs, in conjunction with others. To attend and prepare reports, for MDT meetings and to participate in the Team’s DUTY Rota system.
• To ensure the safe storage and recording of medicines within the clinical area. To administer intramuscular injections (depots), as prescribed according to Trust and National guidelines and policies and to ensure the safe delivery if oral medications to clients, in the domestic environment according to Trust guidelines and policies.
• To act as Key Worker/Care Coordinator or Lead Professional for named individuals, within the Care Programme Approach process, including Single Assessment
• To provide high standards of care, which are delivered in a professional manner and care delivered is based on best practice and is regularly reviewed and to refer to other professional services, according to assessment of need.
• To attend and ensure all referrals are passed through CMHT allocation meeting and assessed for acceptance to the specialist team and act as support and specialist advisor to the primary care services, including the Surrey Heath ICT.
• To ensure all records and reports are kept up-to-date, and up to the standard expected of a Band 6 Clinician, in accordance with the Caldicott Report.
• Be responsible for the continuous overall management of a defined caseload and to receive and give clinical and management supervision/guidance to supervise and mentor juniors, including students/other staff in the delivery of care and treatment to individuals and groups.
• To provide information to the Line Manager, if any incidents that may affect the standing or running of the service and be able to utilize the Incident reporting system. Report all complaints and/or incidents relating to clients, relatives and or staff within area as directed in accordance with the Trust’s Complaints Procedure, and ensure the Team Leader is informed. To co-operate with any investigations carried out. 3
• To develop close working relationships with voluntary/statutory services, in particular Social Services and members of the Primary Care Team and participate in the system of integrated team working within the Surrey Health Integrated Care Team.
• To support care and nursing homes in caring for their residents, who have mental health problems
• To ensure the Post Holder has developed a personal learning plan through approval with their supervisor, thus maintaining high standard based on best practice and educate and train junior staff / student nurses and other professionals around competencies of a Community Mental Health Nurse
• To use the Trust Clinical record system and other IT systems as appropriate.
• To act as a health advisor/educator within primary and secondary care for individuals, agencies, relatives, carers and staff. Advise on issues of physical and mental health, to engender a positive approach to health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - RMN/BSC Hons or Diploma in mental health nursing, - 2 years post qualification experience - Further training or experience to post graduate diploma level or 5 years equivalent experience - ENB 811, 812 or equivalent Community Nursing course - NMC registration
Desirable
- - Knowledge of SystmOne (clinical computer system)
Experience
Essential
- - Experience in older peoples community mental health nursing - Experience in care coordination and caseload management - Basic IT Skills including the ability to use a computer - Must be able to drive for work purposes
Desirable
- - Experience of working in primary care - Crisis management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - RMN/BSC Hons or Diploma in mental health nursing, - 2 years post qualification experience - Further training or experience to post graduate diploma level or 5 years equivalent experience - ENB 811, 812 or equivalent Community Nursing course - NMC registration
Desirable
- - Knowledge of SystmOne (clinical computer system)
Experience
Essential
- - Experience in older peoples community mental health nursing - Experience in care coordination and caseload management - Basic IT Skills including the ability to use a computer - Must be able to drive for work purposes
Desirable
- - Experience of working in primary care - Crisis management
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).
