Job summary
37.5Hours per Week, Fixed Term 12 Month Contract
An opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health
Nurse at either grade 5 or 6 to join our expanding Community Mental Health
Team-Older People Service based at Baghill House Pontefract. We are seeking
either an experienced community mental health nurse or a potential development
post can be offered.
Our service offers support to service users who have severe
and enduring mental health issues, who are over the age of 65, living in the
east of the Wakefield district.
A car and driving license are essential for
this role due to the area that we cover. The role of the post holder is to
identify where vulnerable adults may be at risk, support their mental
well-being so that they can live as independently and safely as possible within
their local community.
The post holder will
also be responsible for becoming a mentor, supporting students and colleagues
with their development, and assuming the daily functions within the band's six
role, development will be offered if a band 5.
The post is being advertised as
either a band 6 post or as a development
post at band 5 post whereby the
successful candidate must successfully
undertake/achieve band 6 competency framework to gain the band 6 role. If you
would like any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Debra
Turner 01977 735825.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
Will monitoring, support and offer therapeutic
treatment to service users.
Will hold a caseload and support service users
with complex mental health needs.
Will be able to risk manage safely within the
community whilst supporting person centred approach/ recovery model.
Work both independent and has part of a team.
The post holder will require good IT,
communication skills and be able to write clear comprehensive reports in set
timeframe works on two electronic systems.
Responsible for the safe custody of medication,
including checking and administration.
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance
framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and
dignity and drive continuous improvement.
Become an Ice user safety and dignity and drive
continuous improvement.
The post holder will support mentoring of
students on placement and offer other educational advice/ support to other
professionals when needed.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
At the time of
advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and
Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to
receiving your application.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 6
Has
continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people
with mental health problems in the community.
Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a
Core
CMHT.
Management
of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision
of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people
and carers.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical
governance structures.
Assesses
needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person
and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a
high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and
where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote
health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the
health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be
required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication
with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and
community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people
in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates
in the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team
leader
Maintains
accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct
and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by
the appropriate agency.
Participates
in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains
accurate mileage records.
Manages
caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures
safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered
nurses only).
Responsible
for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces
monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps
the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the
area of responsibility.
Supervises
students and trainees on placements.
Assists in the teaching and in-service training of
staff.
Is conversant with current trends in clinical
practice.
Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in
research and clinical audit as required.
Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the
updating of knowledge and experience.
Promotes
an understanding of mental health and well being.
Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.
Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the
Trust.
Participates in the values based induction and the
annual appraisal process.
Attends team meetings.
Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life
balance.
For full Band 6 Job Description, please see attached supporting documents.
Band 5
The post holder will be responsible and
accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled
interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a
defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a community
mental health team east older people.
Key Results Area:
To work
as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing
comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning,
implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified
needs.
To have
knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative
framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA,
MHA (1983).
To
contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure
and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance
outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to
the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with
the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure
a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care
provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
To be competent in all aspects of care and
risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme
approach.
To work collaboratively with clients,
carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize
and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs
are met.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of
people in accordance with the community mental health team east
older people C.M.H.T. Operational Policy
and participates in the team duty rota. To participate in the team duty
rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
To be responsible for the safe custody,
transportation and administration of medicines including I.M.
preparations.(if appropriate to qualification).
Provide peer supervision and support to
other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise
junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust
records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify
any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
To have an understanding of and
participate in the clinical audit process.
To have an awareness of evidence based
practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education
of individuals and target group.
To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal
system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal
development opportunities.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 6
Has
continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people
with mental health problems in the community.
Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a
Core
CMHT.
Management
of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.
Provision
of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people
and carers.
Supervision and support of other team members.
Participation in service development and clinical
governance structures.
Assesses
needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.
Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person
and carers.
Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a
high standard is achieved.
Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and
where appropriate initiates any action.
Advises and supports the person and carers to promote
health and well-being and to prevent illness.
Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the
health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be
required.
Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication
with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and
community.
Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people
in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates
in the team duty rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team
leader
Maintains
accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct
and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by
the appropriate agency.
Participates
in the formulation of policies at unit level.
Maintains
accurate mileage records.
Manages
caseload with due economy of cost and time.
Ensures
safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered
nurses only).
Responsible
for the ordering of stock with due economy.
Produces
monthly statistics in line with trust directives.
Keeps
the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the
area of responsibility.
Supervises
students and trainees on placements.
Assists in the teaching and in-service training of
staff.
Is conversant with current trends in clinical
practice.
Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in
research and clinical audit as required.
Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the
updating of knowledge and experience.
Promotes
an understanding of mental health and well being.
Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.
Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the
Trust.
Participates in the values based induction and the
annual appraisal process.
Attends team meetings.
Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life
balance.
For full Band 6 Job Description, please see attached supporting documents.
Band 5
The post holder will be responsible and
accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled
interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a
defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a community
mental health team east older people.
Key Results Area:
To work
as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing
comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning,
implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified
needs.
To have
knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative
framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA,
MHA (1983).
To
contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure
and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance
outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to
the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with
the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure
a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care
provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
To be competent in all aspects of care and
risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme
approach.
To work collaboratively with clients,
carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimize
and maintain clients mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs
are met.
Management of enquiries and direct referrals of
people in accordance with the community mental health team east
older people C.M.H.T. Operational Policy
and participates in the team duty rota. To participate in the team duty
rota.
Maintain professional registration and demonstrate
commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional
development requirements.
To be responsible for the safe custody,
transportation and administration of medicines including I.M.
preparations.(if appropriate to qualification).
Provide peer supervision and support to
other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise
junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust
records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify
any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
To have an understanding of and
participate in the clinical audit process.
To have an awareness of evidence based
practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education
of individuals and target group.
To participate in the Trusts values based appraisal
system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal
development opportunities.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Band 6
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing.
- Band 5
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
Desirable
- Band 6
- Experience of working in an assertive community treatment model.
- Band 5
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
- Experience of working.
- holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Band 6
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
- Band 5
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours.
- Reliable and enthusiastic.
- Motivated and resourceful.
- Professional attitude.
Training
Essential
- Band 5
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
- Band 6
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills .
Desirable
- Band 5
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training.
- Band 6
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
- Band 5
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist .
Desirable
- Band 5
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Expected to work towards Practice Educator.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Band 5
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment.
- Band 6
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues.
Desirable
- Band 5
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment.
- Band 6
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Band 5 & 6
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Band 6
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
- Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
- Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
- Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
- Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
- Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
- Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing.
- Band 5
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
- Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
- Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
- Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions.
- Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
Desirable
- Band 6
- Experience of working in an assertive community treatment model.
- Band 5
- Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees
- Experience of working.
- holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Band 6
- Time management.
- Self-direction.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- Autonomy.
- Diplomacy.
- Leadership skills.
- Band 5
- Ability to work on as part of MDT.
- Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
- A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours.
- Reliable and enthusiastic.
- Motivated and resourceful.
- Professional attitude.
Training
Essential
- Band 5
- Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.
- Band 6
- Assessment and care planning skills.
- Risk assessment and risk management.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills .
Desirable
- Band 5
- Relevant Post basic qualification and training.
- Band 6
- Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence.
Qualifications
Essential
- Band 6
- RMN Current NMC registration.
- Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
- Band 5
- Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist .
Desirable
- Band 5
- Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
- Expected to work towards Practice Educator.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Band 5
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process
- Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
- Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment.
- Band 6
- Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach.
- Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
- Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
- Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager.
- Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity.
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carer services/ issues.
Desirable
- Band 5
- Knowledge of audit processes.
- Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment.
- Band 6
- Proven activity in audit.
- Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Band 5 & 6
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
