Job summary
We have an opportunity for an experienced nurse to join our accredited community mental health service in Cheshunt working in our outstanding organisation. Our teams can offer you opportunities to work in supportive multi disciplinary settings to develop your nursing career.
We can offer you a competitive salary, staff benefits package and excellent career development and training that comes from working for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust .
Main duties of the job
We are seeking nurses who can provideeffective support and interventionsto adults with mental health conditions to work collaboratively with service users in developing recovery goals and plans
You will have opportunity to contribute to service development workingjointly with other agencies, and to provide specific nursing interventions and contribute a nursing voice inmulti-disciplinary clinical discussions, care planning and assessments.
We provide opportunities to specialize in both clinic & community based work. Feel free to call our CNS for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit (0788 0080982)
About us
HPFT offer regular supervision, access to regular nursing, CPD and MDT support and the chance to work in a joyful and supportive team. The area is well served with transport infrastructure to London and further afield. Hertfordshire is a diverse county offering cultural pursuits, market towns, beautiful countryside and historical sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details of post. The successful postholder will become a core part of the teams nursing function as well as supporting initial assessment, integrated commissioning work & the delivery of HCC safeguarding.
If you want to develop confidence & be at the front of expanding integration of health & social care then this is the right job for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details of post. The successful postholder will become a core part of the teams nursing function as well as supporting initial assessment, integrated commissioning work & the delivery of HCC safeguarding.
If you want to develop confidence & be at the front of expanding integration of health & social care then this is the right job for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or Dip/Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
- ENB 998/Preceptorship and Mentorship
Desirable
- ENB 812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health).
- Qualified in Psychosocial interventions
Experience and Attainments
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post
- Relevant experience at Band 5.
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments.
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process
- Experience of delivering evidence based care
Desirable
- Experience of workingin a community MH setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues, strategic frameworks and current guidelines regarding the range of presenting problems in adult mental health, their implications for both practices and clinical management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical risk assessment and management in a community setting
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation
- Knowledge of current developments in research with service user group
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills to use and give supervision effectively
- Skills in applying theory to practice and ability to use a range of models in formulating community care plans
- Assessing and monitoring physical health care
- Ability to develop collaboratve, recovery focussed care plans
- Ability to work in collaboration with carers
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or Dip/Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
- ENB 998/Preceptorship and Mentorship
Desirable
- ENB 812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health).
- Qualified in Psychosocial interventions
Experience and Attainments
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post
- Relevant experience at Band 5.
- Experience of working in situations of crisis and emotionally demanding environments.
- Experience and knowledge of safeguarding process
- Experience of delivering evidence based care
Desirable
- Experience of workingin a community MH setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation, ethical issues, strategic frameworks and current guidelines regarding the range of presenting problems in adult mental health, their implications for both practices and clinical management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical risk assessment and management in a community setting
Desirable
- Ability to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation
- Knowledge of current developments in research with service user group
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills to use and give supervision effectively
- Skills in applying theory to practice and ability to use a range of models in formulating community care plans
- Assessing and monitoring physical health care
- Ability to develop collaboratve, recovery focussed care plans
- Ability to work in collaboration with carers
Desirable
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).
