Job summary
Calling Registered Mental Health Nurses who would like a new challenge
Have you considered a challenging but rewarding job working with a diverse range of people; being involved closely with families, advocating for the needs of others and working with an amazing team?
Then this opportunity is absolutely for you!
An exciting opportunity for Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurses has become available in the Erewash Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.
We are an experienced and professional team, dedicated to the goal of providing excellent care for the Older Adult population.
As a team, we are a friendly and supportive; ensuring that we operate with professionalism and inclusivity.
Due to the broad geographical area this post covers the post holder will need to demonstrate that they can travel within the area frequently, transporting Service Users as needed occasionally, without compromising service needs.
- Please note, if a high volume of applications is received, this advert may close early so please ensure you submit your application without delay.
- Interviews will be held face to face .
Main duties of the job
If successful, you will have the opportunity to:
- Work with Service Users with both functional and organic illnesses, with the full support of the MDT.
- Carry a caseload of patients with varying needs and this will include depot injections.
- Use excellent assessment skills, risk management skills and communication skills; working towards building therapeutic relationships with both Service Users and their families/carers.
- Work as part of a knowledgeable, supportive and forward-thinking team who are committed to supporting and guiding learning and development.
- Work closely with our Voluntary partners, Primary Care and Our Care Homes project.
- Receive regular Clinical, Managerial and Peer supervision and access a wide range of development opportunities.
- We welcome applications from newly-qualified Nurses and offer an excellent Preceptorship programme.
- Have the peace of mind of knowing the Trust operates a fair and equitable mileage expenses scheme.
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 LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the 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.
Erewash Older Adult CMHT is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse team, and the successful applicant will receive support through clinical and managerial supervision, peer supervision, the opportunity to utilise the psychology supervision and through the MDT.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the 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.
Erewash Older Adult CMHT is a welcoming, inclusive and diverse team, and the successful applicant will receive support through clinical and managerial supervision, peer supervision, the opportunity to utilise the psychology supervision and through the MDT.
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. Please note without previous NHS Service you will commence at the bottom of the pay band which currently does not meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship for this post. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Person Specification
Attainment/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse ( mental health )
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- willing to undertake assessor qualification
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
- Evidence of Safety Planning
- Commitment to recovery and person-centered practice
- Able to Drive or have the ability to transport self around a large geographical area
- Understanding of Older Adult Patient complexities / Illness / mental health.
- Ability to Lone Work
- Ability to work as a team
- Good communication skills - verbal/non verbal
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
- Evidence of IT skills
Values
Essential
- Respectful
- Compassionate
- Be responsive, listen and positive
- Value & support other people
Person Specification
Attainment/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse ( mental health )
- Degree/ Diploma in Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable
- willing to undertake assessor qualification
Knowledge/ Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of legislation relevant to Mental Health
- Working knowledge of the principles of CPA (Care Programme Approach) where appropriate
- Evidence of Safety Planning
- Commitment to recovery and person-centered practice
- Able to Drive or have the ability to transport self around a large geographical area
- Understanding of Older Adult Patient complexities / Illness / mental health.
- Ability to Lone Work
- Ability to work as a team
- Good communication skills - verbal/non verbal
Desirable
- Experience of working with people who have severe and enduring needs
- Evidence of IT skills
Values
Essential
- Respectful
- Compassionate
- Be responsive, listen and positive
- Value & support other people
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).
