Job summary
We are recruiting for 2 community mental health nurses
...'Sensation colleagues'...'camaraderie'...'support'...'it's the team work'...
These are some of the reasons why people work and stay working in the team, along with the a semi-rural location, free parking, local shops, Cottage Hospital site with lots of green areas space surrounding the work place.
Biggleswade is located on the famous Great North Road (formally the A1) and the Edinburgh to London mainline to Kings Cross.
By car, within approximately 60 minute drive, Stevenage, Bedford, Hitchin, Letchworth, Papworth, St.Neots, Huntingdon, St. Ives, Cambourne.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model of care for the service as laid down in the operational policy. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within an integrated Multi-disciplinary team. This will involve the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and will liaise with all agencies involved with the client. The post holder will be confident and competent in administering IM injections and fully aware of the Medicines Management Guidance & associated policies.
Come And Join The Team!
Please refer to attached JD & PS for further detailed information.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to visit us or call for an informal chat please feel free.
Call Kelly Stevens on 01767 224922
Please refer to JD & PS attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to visit us or call for an informal chat please feel free.
Call Kelly Stevens on 01767 224922
Please refer to JD & PS attached
Person Specification
Education/ Qualificatio n/ Training
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification Registered with the NMC
- Has obtained MSPP qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of further training, e.g. Bsc Community
Desirable
- Mental Health Nursing or AMHP status or Clinical skill based qualification e.g. CBT
- Psycho-social interventions
- Non-medical prescribing.
- Degree module in Psychopharmacology
- Degree module in physical health
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year post qualification
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Assessment skills
- Good understanding of mental health conditions and treatment options in line with NICE guidance
- Physical health assessment and monitoring
- Administering of depot medication
- Medication Management
- Symptom management
- Risk assessment relapse prevention health promotion and prevention/education establishing good relationships with good communication skills with SU's/carers/MDT/partner organisations chairing meetings presenting cases comprehensive report writing managing clinic inclusive of depot and physical health psycho-social intervention skills
Other
Essential
- Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
- Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
- Able to work within the accountability framework Personal Integrity
Person Specification
Education/ Qualificatio n/ Training
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification Registered with the NMC
- Has obtained MSPP qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of further training, e.g. Bsc Community
Desirable
- Mental Health Nursing or AMHP status or Clinical skill based qualification e.g. CBT
- Psycho-social interventions
- Non-medical prescribing.
- Degree module in Psychopharmacology
- Degree module in physical health
Experience
Essential
- At least 1 year post qualification
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Assessment skills
- Good understanding of mental health conditions and treatment options in line with NICE guidance
- Physical health assessment and monitoring
- Administering of depot medication
- Medication Management
- Symptom management
- Risk assessment relapse prevention health promotion and prevention/education establishing good relationships with good communication skills with SU's/carers/MDT/partner organisations chairing meetings presenting cases comprehensive report writing managing clinic inclusive of depot and physical health psycho-social intervention skills
Other
Essential
- Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
- Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
- Able to work within the accountability framework Personal Integrity
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
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).
