Job summary
Are you interested in working with an outstanding Trust to develop and deliver community treatment in mental health?
This post attracts a £6,000 Recruitment & Retention pro rata premia.
We are seeking to recruit a Band 5 nurse to join theAdult Community Mental Health Service (ACMHS) in South West Hertfordshire.
We welcome diversity in our workforce and encourage applicants from people of all ages and backgrounds, such as those with lived experience of mental health difficulties.
Our friendly and supportive team is based in Borehamwood and provides services to the locality of Hertsmere.
Here's what our staff say about working in the team:
"It's a privilege to help people make the changes they want to see in their lives. I get to see about three people each day, on site, and I love my job." (LP, Counselling Psychologist, South West ACMHS)
"This was my first job in NHS and I didn't know what to expect, but there is so much training provided, I was and am able to shadow different professionals in initial assessments - it is such a great opportunity to learn and participate in MDT."AV, Health Care Assistant
Watch Maleah's video here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRY1EFYPKt0
Please contact Gillian Gunzo on 07766253765for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. We look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- carry out specialist mental health care assessments
- deliver care that is person centred and recovery focused
- manage a patient caseload, identified and agreed in consultation with medical, nursing and other professions in the team
- be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team who work creatively, collaboratively and compassionately to deliver the very best standards of care
- have regular supervision, and continuing professional development opportunities
As a University Trust, we have close links to the University of Hertfordshire, providing excellent learning and development opportunities for staff, as well as strengthening clinical research.Newly registered Band 5 community nurses are supported in their transition from student to nurse through a 12 month preceptorship programme.
In return, we can offer you:
- 5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)
- One of the UK's best pension schemes
- Special leave for family and personal reasons
- NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)
- Employee Assistance Programme
About us
Our staff survey results tell a story of highly engaged, motivated, passionate people working at HPFT. The survey has shown that staff overwhelmingly believe that their role makes a difference to service users, to the extent that HPFT had the best score nationally for this question.
We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission
Our family of over 3500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out specialist mental health care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate and document specialist care. This will include frequent requirement for intense concentration.
- To use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual and the clinical setting in which they are seen.
- To provide ongoing interventions for people where assessment indicates this to be relevant to their needs.
- To be responsible for the administration, carriage and storage of medication in accordance with relevant Trust policies. To ensure safe disposal of equipment used in the Community e.g. syringes, needles, in accordance with Trust policies.
- To actively plan and participate in safe discharge from the service following agreed care pathway (CPA) as agreed with the MDT
- To deliver care that is person centred and recovery focused, reflecting current best practice and challenge practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care.
- To be aware of the physical needs of people with mental health problems and refer physical conditions on as appropriate.
- To use research findings in formulating nursing care plans and develop awareness of the significance of nursing research and wider evidence based practice in community mental health care.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of service users with mental health problems and develop strategies to meet those needs; e.g. self-help groups, respite care, Carers Act.
- To participate in the Trusts adverse incidents reporting systems and comply with the Trusts procedure and techniques for managing risks
For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please see the document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out specialist mental health care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate and document specialist care. This will include frequent requirement for intense concentration.
- To use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual and the clinical setting in which they are seen.
- To provide ongoing interventions for people where assessment indicates this to be relevant to their needs.
- To be responsible for the administration, carriage and storage of medication in accordance with relevant Trust policies. To ensure safe disposal of equipment used in the Community e.g. syringes, needles, in accordance with Trust policies.
- To actively plan and participate in safe discharge from the service following agreed care pathway (CPA) as agreed with the MDT
- To deliver care that is person centred and recovery focused, reflecting current best practice and challenge practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care.
- To be aware of the physical needs of people with mental health problems and refer physical conditions on as appropriate.
- To use research findings in formulating nursing care plans and develop awareness of the significance of nursing research and wider evidence based practice in community mental health care.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of service users with mental health problems and develop strategies to meet those needs; e.g. self-help groups, respite care, Carers Act.
- To participate in the Trusts adverse incidents reporting systems and comply with the Trusts procedure and techniques for managing risks
For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please see the document attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
- RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
Desirable
- ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced post registration at Band 5 in a relevant mental health setting or if newly qualified will participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Scheme
Desirable
- Experience in working with acute mental health problems in a community setting
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY
Essential
- Knowledge of MHA (1983), CPA, Risk Assessment and Section 25 etc.
- Effective multi professional team communication & team working.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with supervision
- Medication administration.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding primary/secondary care interface
- Successful change experiences
Person Specification
Knowledge/Training/Experience
Essential
- RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
Desirable
- ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced post registration at Band 5 in a relevant mental health setting or if newly qualified will participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Scheme
Desirable
- Experience in working with acute mental health problems in a community setting
SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY
Essential
- Knowledge of MHA (1983), CPA, Risk Assessment and Section 25 etc.
- Effective multi professional team communication & team working.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with supervision
- Medication administration.
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Understanding primary/secondary care interface
- Successful change experiences
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).
