Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse at the North Sheffield Community Mental Health Team. You will provide a range of mental health nursing intervention as part of a supportive and dynamic multi disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of the wider team in order to assess, plan and evaluate care. You should have a positive approach to meeting the needs of our service users and be motivated, empowered and enthusiastic to both learn and share.
You will also likely to be expected to work as part of the duty system which operates within the general working hours of 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday on a rotational basis. This 'mini team' is supported by other clinical professional and management.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share which we are keen to listen to and learn from.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to hear from you.
We continue to be excited by the opportunities this pilot project brings to further integrate with others and be a service that works as a team to meet the varied needs of the people we have contact with.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service and core responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a Named Worker for service users
- Comprehensive assessment of new referrals
- Carrying a varied caseload defined by need
- Contributing to a duty system on a rota basis
- Contribute to Multidisciplinary service development
Clinical
- Carry out comprehensive assessments of an individuals health and social care needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action. This includes first presentation to service.
- To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk
- To formulate a plan of care based on identified need
- Deliver evidence based interventions as appropriate
- Review effectiveness of care plan at regular intervals
- To work within safeguarding processes, including where required to act as safeguarding investigator / manager.
- To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies
- To maintain computer held care records in an accurate and timely fashion
- Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner
- Act in accordance with Care Management System, Acute and Schedule Care Pathways as appropriate.
- Develop effective working relationships with Primary Care & Voluntary Sector colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service and core responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a Named Worker for service users
- Comprehensive assessment of new referrals
- Carrying a varied caseload defined by need
- Contributing to a duty system on a rota basis
- Contribute to Multidisciplinary service development
Clinical
- Carry out comprehensive assessments of an individuals health and social care needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action. This includes first presentation to service.
- To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk
- To formulate a plan of care based on identified need
- Deliver evidence based interventions as appropriate
- Review effectiveness of care plan at regular intervals
- To work within safeguarding processes, including where required to act as safeguarding investigator / manager.
- To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies
- To maintain computer held care records in an accurate and timely fashion
- Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner
- Act in accordance with Care Management System, Acute and Schedule Care Pathways as appropriate.
- Develop effective working relationships with Primary Care & Voluntary Sector colleagues
Person Specification
knoweledge and skills
Essential
- oWorking knowledge and understanding of MHA/MCA
- oKnowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic approaches and engagement strategies
- oKnowledge and understanding of PDR and supervision processes as a supervisee
- oDemonstrable risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking
Desirable
- Additional skills /training in psychosocial interventions for people with SMI, CBTp and family interventions
- oRelevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing
Training and qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing or Social Work
- oCurrent registration with NMC, HCPC
- oEvidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- oMentorship qualification
- oSupervision training
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of multi-disciplinary team working
- oExtensive experience in mental health in both inpatient and community settings
- oExperience of managing/supervising others
- oExperience of working in a recovery focussed way
- oAble to work with a male-only caseload
Desirable
- oExperience of working with adults in acute/crisis/relapse presentation
- oExperience in a Community Mental Health Team/Assertive Outreach team
Person Specification
knoweledge and skills
Essential
- oWorking knowledge and understanding of MHA/MCA
- oKnowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic approaches and engagement strategies
- oKnowledge and understanding of PDR and supervision processes as a supervisee
- oDemonstrable risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking
Desirable
- Additional skills /training in psychosocial interventions for people with SMI, CBTp and family interventions
- oRelevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing
Training and qualifications
Essential
- oRelevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing or Social Work
- oCurrent registration with NMC, HCPC
- oEvidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- oMentorship qualification
- oSupervision training
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of multi-disciplinary team working
- oExtensive experience in mental health in both inpatient and community settings
- oExperience of managing/supervising others
- oExperience of working in a recovery focussed way
- oAble to work with a male-only caseload
Desirable
- oExperience of working with adults in acute/crisis/relapse presentation
- oExperience in a Community Mental Health Team/Assertive Outreach team
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).
