Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurses to join the Killamarsh and North East Derbyshire Community Mental Health Team.
The successful candidates will be part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team and be expected to care coordinate a diverse caseload.
We aim to provide a comprehensive, multi professional service that continues to improve and develop services that promote recovery and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is expected to be fully conversant with all types of mental illness and disorders, be able to demonstrate expertise in safety planning, have a working understanding of the CPA process and NICE guidance and able to manage working autonomously in a community setting.
The successful candidate can expect to work within an experienced, lively and committed team.
This is a great development opportunity for a band 5 nurse or newly qualified nurses to gain experience within a community setting and develop new skills.
To support continued professional development the successful candidate will receive regular supervision both individual and group from senior colleagues, and your service manager to support you with your caseload.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
From 11 November 2021, everyone working in care homes has to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by law to protect residents. As a provider of services to CQC registered care homes, we shall only employ you if you are fully vaccinated in roles that require you to work in a DHcFT-led core unit or care home setting (unless you are medically exempt). Mandatory vaccination will be part of your terms and conditions of employment (unless an exemption applies)
The post holder will be clinically responsible for supporting the delivery of a flexible, responsive local service within a Neighbourhood.
The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues, key partners and those within the local community to develop services to meet the mental health needs of the community.
The post holder will communicate with people with a range of mental health needs, to provide and receive complex, sensitive information to people where there are barriers to understanding.
The post holder will employ a wide range of skills, building on and developing their expertise and actively seeking advice and collaboration with issues which may not be readily within their sphere of competence. As a registered practitioner you are professionally and legally accountable under the NMC code of professional practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
From 11 November 2021, everyone working in care homes has to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by law to protect residents. As a provider of services to CQC registered care homes, we shall only employ you if you are fully vaccinated in roles that require you to work in a DHcFT-led core unit or care home setting (unless you are medically exempt). Mandatory vaccination will be part of your terms and conditions of employment (unless an exemption applies)
The post holder will be clinically responsible for supporting the delivery of a flexible, responsive local service within a Neighbourhood.
The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues, key partners and those within the local community to develop services to meet the mental health needs of the community.
The post holder will communicate with people with a range of mental health needs, to provide and receive complex, sensitive information to people where there are barriers to understanding.
The post holder will employ a wide range of skills, building on and developing their expertise and actively seeking advice and collaboration with issues which may not be readily within their sphere of competence. As a registered practitioner you are professionally and legally accountable under the NMC code of professional practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - mental health
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience
- Membership of a nursing professional body.
Desirable
- ENB 998/Mentoring in Practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
- Awareness of Nursing assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
- Ability to travel across a large geographical area without compromising service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Post graduate experience in community
- Previous community experience - can be as a student
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - mental health
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience
- Membership of a nursing professional body.
Desirable
- ENB 998/Mentoring in Practice
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of Mental Health disorders and treatment models
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
- Awareness of Nursing assessments and interventions and outcome measures, relevant to client group
- Ability to travel across a large geographical area without compromising service delivery
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
Desirable
- Post graduate experience in community
- Previous community experience - can be as a student
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).
