Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our depot clinic team within Community Mental Health Services.
We are looking for an innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to help deliver high quality patient centred care. Our client group is quite diverse and typically no two days are ever the same in community.
We are seeking someone to work within the multiple clinics we hold in multiple sites around the Island. We also visit clients within their own homes to administer depots, undertake phlebotomy and obtain full physical observations.
We also have Lithium, Clozaril, and High Dose Anti-psychotic clinics based at Chantry House that would need to be supported.
This role would also suit a newly qualified nurse and we would be able to provide preceptorship packages to help expand working knowledge and experience.
Our service is operated Monday to Friday, 0900 to 1700, so weekends would be free without any commitment to undertake any additional work-related activities.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder, in collaboration with the clinic lead and locale team leads, will be responsible for delivery of the highest professional standard of care, assessment, and undertaking of invasive procedures.
You will be expected to work within the various clinics that are currently run by the Community Mental Health Team based presently at Chantry House.
You will be expected to remain flexible to assist the covering of other duties within the wider mental health team.
You will be expected to document all assessments clearly and accurately on the relevant electronic systems presently used by the CMHT.
Please note that in addition to the above we are able to consider applications from RNLDs and RGNs with the appropriate previous experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder, in collaboration with the clinic lead and locale team leads, will be responsible for delivery of the highest professional standard of care, assessment, and undertaking of invasive procedures.
You will be expected to work within the various clinics that are currently run by the Community Mental Health Team based presently at Chantry House.
You will be expected to remain flexible to assist the covering of other duties within the wider mental health team.
You will be expected to document all assessments clearly and accurately on the relevant electronic systems presently used by the CMHT.
Please note that in addition to the above we are able to consider applications from RNLDs and RGNs with the appropriate previous experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Role Specific Knowledge
Essential
- RN [MH/GN] with live NMC registration.
- Evidence of on-going development and post registration training.
- Demonstrable Care Co-Ordinator Competencies.
- Training in Risk assessment and management skills.
- Ability to build on the knowledge, skills and priorities of people working in a range of disciplines.
- Experience in the assessment and management of people with serious and enduring mental health.
Desirable
- Post registration training in evidence based psychological treatments.
- Evidence of undertaking audit work.
- Innovative, creative and a willingness to try new ideas.
- Nurse Mentorship Qualification or relevant professional equivalent.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Current, clean driving license.
- Training in the management of violence and aggression/breakaway.
Aptitudes & Abilities
Essential
- Able to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style.
- Able to manage and prioritise effectively own time and clinical caseload.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
- Able to work effectively in crisis situations in order to maintain the safety of both staff and clients Ability to effectively manage psychiatric emergencies.
- Knowledge of and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans.
- Ability to demonstrate a creative and flexible approach in order to deliver a high standard of care.
- Ability to set, monitor and evaluate standards for quality within the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Role Specific Knowledge
Essential
- RN [MH/GN] with live NMC registration.
- Evidence of on-going development and post registration training.
- Demonstrable Care Co-Ordinator Competencies.
- Training in Risk assessment and management skills.
- Ability to build on the knowledge, skills and priorities of people working in a range of disciplines.
- Experience in the assessment and management of people with serious and enduring mental health.
Desirable
- Post registration training in evidence based psychological treatments.
- Evidence of undertaking audit work.
- Innovative, creative and a willingness to try new ideas.
- Nurse Mentorship Qualification or relevant professional equivalent.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Current, clean driving license.
- Training in the management of violence and aggression/breakaway.
Aptitudes & Abilities
Essential
- Able to present ideas with clarity and in a persuasive and influential style.
- Able to manage and prioritise effectively own time and clinical caseload.
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
- Able to work effectively in crisis situations in order to maintain the safety of both staff and clients Ability to effectively manage psychiatric emergencies.
- Knowledge of and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans.
- Ability to demonstrate a creative and flexible approach in order to deliver a high standard of care.
- Ability to set, monitor and evaluate standards for quality within the service.
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).
