Community Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are a committed, experienced, and confident mental health practitioner with a passion for working within a multi-disciplinary team this could be the role for you. You will be expected to liaise effectively with other services which include specialist mental health services both in the community and inpatient settings; Mental Health Practitioners in Primary Care Networks, Thurrock Council and other external statutory or voluntary agencies. This exciting opportunity is pivotal in contributing to transformation of local mental health service provision.

In summary to apply you must demonstrate

• Experience in community mental health.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have the willingness to learn
• Ability to respond to competing priorities
• Ability to support staff and facilitate change
• Have good IT skills
• A willingness to frequently travel to various locations within the Trust.

The appointed successful individual will be supported to access professional and personal opportunities to develop within this role with an offer of both informal and formal development opportunities. Support is maintained through regular supervision and appraisal. If you are highly motivated and committed with a strong desire to succeed and want to continue to develop and deliver a recovery focused service then you could be the person we are looking for.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Registered Mental Health (RMN)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English Language
• Ability to manage difficult situations sensitively by listening, showing tolerance and remaining objective

Annual leave entitlement

In line with the Agenda for Change terms and conditions, on appointment to the NHS you will be entitled to 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays. Your entitlement will increase after 5 years NHS Service to 29 days plus bank holidays per year and then increase again to 33 days plus bank holidays after 10 years service.

EPUT Support Services

As a Trust we recognise that the last year has been challenging for us all, but EPUT are proud to support every individual with access to various support services, whether it be in regards to your work or personal life. The types of support that EPUT has available are: ..

• OurEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)is a free counselling service which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.This is designed to provide you with independent, free and confidential information, advice and support to help you improve your wellness and wellbeing. Free counselling sessions can be offered either via telephone or face to face on a variety of topics.
• Here For Youis a new support service in response to the pandemic, specifically for people who work in healthcare, social care, the voluntary sector or not-for-profit sector. EPUT staff can benefit from receiving support and advice via telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Support with long COVID offering webinars and support groups to raise awareness and provide advice.
• Support with managing stress.
• Occupational Health support via either management or self referrals.

The Trust can also offer a range of benefits such as: Lifestyle & Everyday Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Car Leasing etc. of which more information can be provided on appointment to the role.

Person Specification

education / skills

Essential

• Experience of working in acute Mental Health
• Understanding their responsibilities under the care act
• Understanding their responsibilites under the mental capacity act / CPA

Desirable

• qualification at degree level or relevant experience
• knowledge of community mental health services

essential

Essential

• NMC qualification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Grays Hall

Orsett Road

Grays

RM17 5TT

Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)