Job summary
It's a great time to be a part of the community mental health teams in South West Kent as we have been awarded additional mental health funding to expand the teams which will enable us to develop the Clinical Care Pathways leading to an improved and innovative service for our service users, carers and staff.
South West Kent Community Mental Health Team is based at Highlands House in Tunbridge Wells and we are looking to recruit a band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse to work within the team, providing specialist mental health care for people with multiple and complex needs that require intensive support. Their role will be mainly focused on clinical duties such as dispensing / safe administration of medication according to National Standard and KMPT policy.
Our service focuses on promoting recovery for those people diagnosed with severe and enduring mental ill health. We provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary services and work closely with local specialist mental health teams, tertiary service providers, primary care, local statutory and non-statutory agencies, service users and carers.
Main duties of the job
The Mental Health Nurse is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team and will have continuing responsibility to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence change and promote health and best practice, patient safety and experience.
You will be professionally accountable to the Executive Director ofNursing, and operationally accountable to the Matron / Clinical Service Manager.
Carry out comprehensive, systematic nursing assessments which take account of relevant mental, physical, social, cultural, psychological, spiritual, and environmental factors, in partnership with the patient and others through interaction, observation and measurement.
Work collaboratively with other disciplines, patients and their carers to agree a holistic person centred care plan that addresses the needs identified through assessment.
To deliver and evaluate safe, competent patient centred care in partnership with the service user and their carers to support recovery.
About us
Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.
We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.
The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.
You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.
The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a Practice Assessor.
To adhere to the NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
To adhere to the most current NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
To support the implementation of current and future Nursing Strategy.
To adhere to KMPTs policies, procedures and guidelines
To support and behave in a way that upholds KMPT Trust values.
To assess, act on and report any safeguarding concerns.
To practise safely by being aware of the correct use, limitations and hazards of common interventions, including nursing activities and treatments.
To report any concerns promptly through the appropriate channels and modify care when necessary to maintain safety, acting to keep patients and others safe.
To provide educational support to optimise health and wellbeing; promoting self-care where possible, helping people to make choices about their needs and involve their carers where appropriate.
To safely manage, administer medications and monitor their effects.
To supervise a range of other staff and their activities as delegated.
To carry out specific duties relevant to the setting e.g. nurse in charge, medicines clinic management, etc.
Recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the patients current behaviour and/or risks to Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge in a timely manner.
Recording care given in a timely manner as per professional and local standards using approved KMPT systems.
Supporting and carrying out therapeutic observations as required and instructed.
To make recommendations to the care plan process
Promoting a healthy, safe and secure environment by adhering to Trust statutory health and safety requirements and maintaining confidentiality of information at all times in compliance with Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidance.
Acting as a role model and supporting new team members through demonstration and explanation of tasks and techniques.
Facilitating the assessment of staff undergoing the Care Certificate.Undertake and maintain all essential training to role.
Working confidently in a variety of environments according to changing service needs which present different challenges whilst continuing to act in a professional manner.
Balancing all aspects of the job role across the 7 day working pattern.Being flexible and responsive to competing demands.
Please see job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as a Practice Assessor.
To adhere to the NMC registration and revalidation requirements.
To adhere to the most current NMC Code of Conduct at all times.
To support the implementation of current and future Nursing Strategy.
To adhere to KMPTs policies, procedures and guidelines
To support and behave in a way that upholds KMPT Trust values.
To assess, act on and report any safeguarding concerns.
To practise safely by being aware of the correct use, limitations and hazards of common interventions, including nursing activities and treatments.
To report any concerns promptly through the appropriate channels and modify care when necessary to maintain safety, acting to keep patients and others safe.
To provide educational support to optimise health and wellbeing; promoting self-care where possible, helping people to make choices about their needs and involve their carers where appropriate.
To safely manage, administer medications and monitor their effects.
To supervise a range of other staff and their activities as delegated.
To carry out specific duties relevant to the setting e.g. nurse in charge, medicines clinic management, etc.
Recording and reporting accurately any changes related to the patients current behaviour and/or risks to Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge in a timely manner.
Recording care given in a timely manner as per professional and local standards using approved KMPT systems.
Supporting and carrying out therapeutic observations as required and instructed.
To make recommendations to the care plan process
Promoting a healthy, safe and secure environment by adhering to Trust statutory health and safety requirements and maintaining confidentiality of information at all times in compliance with Trust policies, procedures, protocols and guidance.
Acting as a role model and supporting new team members through demonstration and explanation of tasks and techniques.
Facilitating the assessment of staff undergoing the Care Certificate.Undertake and maintain all essential training to role.
Working confidently in a variety of environments according to changing service needs which present different challenges whilst continuing to act in a professional manner.
Balancing all aspects of the job role across the 7 day working pattern.Being flexible and responsive to competing demands.
Please see job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN or RGN
- Qualified Practice Assessor (or working towards becoming a Practice Assessor if still in first year of registration)
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification
- Training relevant to the role
- Evidence of recent practice
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care, e.g. Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge and understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Basic understanding in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
- A basic understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Mental Health/Learning Disabilities settings and or working with people with Mental Health/Learning Disabilities conditions
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RMN or RGN
- Qualified Practice Assessor (or working towards becoming a Practice Assessor if still in first year of registration)
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification
- Training relevant to the role
- Evidence of recent practice
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Basic knowledge of and ability to apply relevant legislative frameworks and policies relating to care, e.g. Mental Capacity Act
- Knowledge and understanding of the NMC Code of Conduct
- Basic understanding in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
- A basic understanding and ability to apply principles of risk assessment and risk management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of Mental Health/Learning Disabilities settings and or working with people with Mental Health/Learning Disabilities conditions
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
