Job summary
Community Mental Health Nurse
AFC BAND 6
HOURS: 37.5 hrs per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated mental health nurse to join the Tendring Specialist Community Mental Health Team as a care coordinator. The team covers a number of localities within the Tendring region, including Harwich, Brightlinsea, Clacton-on-Sea and Manngintree.
The team works with a very diverse population across these area's and is seeking somebody who is those looking to progress into a community mental health post or somebody who already has experience in the community.
We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic about working with patients in the community and want to provide truly person centered services. The role requires excellent communication skills, commitment to supporting and engaging patients, and demonstrate the ability to manage your own time and capacity effectively.
All care coordinators within the team have caseloads limited to ensure case management and staff wellbeing, have the opportunity to complete their own assessments and seek opportunities for further development. Additionally, all staff receive regular caseload supervision to ensure staff are supported to the fullest.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact James Foster or Matt Payne on 01255 226 050
Main duties of the job
The Team- The Tendring Specialist Community Mental Health Team is a multidisciplinary service who provide comprehensive assessments and evidence-based treatments for people experiencing Serious Mental Illness (SMI). The team also provides a number of brief intervention / psycho-educational groups including; STEPPS, Mental Health Self-Assessment, and PTSD groups.
About us
The Trust -Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment. EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Open, Compassionate and Empowering. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
Season Ticket Loans
NHS discounts for staff
Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
Day One Flexible Employer, the Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Training & Development -Successful applicants will benefit from regular and consistent clinical supervision, a high level of support through regular caseload reviews with our Flow & Capacity Lead, and access to meaningful professional development. As a member of our team you will have access to our in-house training workshop program (including low Intensity CBT Interventions (such as Behavioural Activation, Graded Exposure, and Relapse Prevention) and access to monthly CBT Supervision groups to further develop the above skills and access support in their application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Psychology qualifications, e.g. CBT, EMDR, Trauma-focused therapy, etc.
Experience Essential
- Post-qualification inpatient or community experience
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out the role of a care coordinator
Knowledge Essential
- Able to demonstrate understanding of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 & Mental Capacity Act 2005
Desirable
- Experience completing social circumstances reports, attending MHA tribunals, and monitoring and assessing S117 needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Training & Development -Successful applicants will benefit from regular and consistent clinical supervision, a high level of support through regular caseload reviews with our Flow & Capacity Lead, and access to meaningful professional development. As a member of our team you will have access to our in-house training workshop program (including low Intensity CBT Interventions (such as Behavioural Activation, Graded Exposure, and Relapse Prevention) and access to monthly CBT Supervision groups to further develop the above skills and access support in their application.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Psychology qualifications, e.g. CBT, EMDR, Trauma-focused therapy, etc.
Experience Essential
- Post-qualification inpatient or community experience
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out the role of a care coordinator
Knowledge Essential
- Able to demonstrate understanding of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 & Mental Capacity Act 2005
Desirable
- Experience completing social circumstances reports, attending MHA tribunals, and monitoring and assessing S117 needs
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RMN
- Qualified for at least 2 years
- Car driver with access to a vehicle
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health team.
- Knowledge of the Care Act.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RMN
- Qualified for at least 2 years
- Car driver with access to a vehicle
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community mental health team.
- Knowledge of the Care Act.
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).
