Job summary
Would you be interested in an
exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, skilled and motivated team that has an
open and supportive culture?
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated RMN who would like the opportunity to
work in a Development post within our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team,
and work with patients that have functional and organic mental health
needs.
The core hours are Mon-Fri (9pm -5pm)
and this specific post is for 22.5 hours per week over 5 days with one day
being a shorter day to enable online learning opportunities and adequate time
for admin.
You
will be part of an integrated team consisting of Community Mental Health
Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Medics, a
Clinical Psychologist, Support Workers, a Trainee Advanced Clinical
Practitioner and Administration staff. You will also be supported by the Team
Manager who offers a robust supervision and appraisal process.
We have fantastic team morale where team members regularly support
one another and we have always received a lot of positive feedback from students.
The retention of our staff is excellent.We have developed a range of therapeutic interventions which has a
Solution Focused approach.We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to
develop your knowledge and skills, therefore we offer continuing professional development
opportunities including in-house training and additional training at University
if requested.
Main duties of the job
Work with patients to identify
therapeutic goals as part of the overall recovery-focused care plan, using
specialist mental health skills.
Effective and timely discharge
planning and coordination.
Ensure timely reviews of care
plans and assessments.
Undertake and
understand physical health observations and take appropriate action where
necessary.
Manage a
caseload of patients with complex mental health needs (taking on the role of
care coordinator where relevant).
Plan and
implement patient-centred individual and/or group interventions to achieve
therapeutic goals.
Monitor,
evaluate, and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure the
effectiveness of an intervention.
Apply a high
level of understanding of the effect of mental health needs and provide
training and advice on management of the condition, healthy lifestyles and
well-being.
Provide
education, consultation and advice to other care settings
Apply in depth
knowledge of any relevant health and social care Legislation and implications
on intervention.
Carry out
complex risk assessment.
Timely and
accurate reporting and escalation of incidents and safeguarding concerns.
Participate in
undertaking professional cover/duty.
To undertake
depot injections.
To work closely
with the MHA and MCA.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the
values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
Work as part of the
Multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical pathways.
Manage a caseload of patients
with complex needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions; these interventions will be
underpinned by NICE and Best Practice Guideline. To purchase packages of care
where required.
Support patients and carers
to achieve agreed outcomes and goals utilising the recovery model.
Provide leadership for junior
staff, through supervision and appraisal.
Participate in the planning,
development and evaluation of Services, within a designated area / team,
holding responsibility for defined projects.
Regularly supervise students
on practice placement.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Behave consistently with the
values and beliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis.
Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of
professionalism.
Use their initiative and take
responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service
they provide to patients.
Work as part of the
Multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical pathways.
Manage a caseload of patients
with complex needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions; these interventions will be
underpinned by NICE and Best Practice Guideline. To purchase packages of care
where required.
Support patients and carers
to achieve agreed outcomes and goals utilising the recovery model.
Provide leadership for junior
staff, through supervision and appraisal.
Participate in the planning,
development and evaluation of Services, within a designated area / team,
holding responsibility for defined projects.
Regularly supervise students
on practice placement.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Leadership and first line management experience
- Purchasing Care Packages
- Implementation of psychological therapies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal written formats
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory / appraisal skills
- Presentation and training skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to use a variety of IT systems and database
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge / experience of audit procedures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree)
- Mentors Award
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Dementia Training
- Solution Focused Therapy Trained
- Trained in Structural Clinical Management
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Desirable
- Experience of a range of mental health settings.
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Leadership and first line management experience
- Purchasing Care Packages
- Implementation of psychological therapies
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal written formats
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues
- Supervisory / appraisal skills
- Presentation and training skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Ability to use a variety of IT systems and database
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge / experience of audit procedures
- Detailed knowledge of mental health legislation and current practice
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree)
- Mentors Award
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Dementia Training
- Solution Focused Therapy Trained
- Trained in Structural Clinical Management
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
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).
