Job summary
Would you be interested in an
exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, motivated team that has an open and
supportive culture?
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated Nurse who would
like the opportunity to work within our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team
with patients that have functional and organic mental health needs.
The core hours for our team is
Monday to Friday (9pm -5pm) and this specific post is for 37.5 hours per week.
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.
Our OAMH service has developed a range of therapeutic
interventions which has a Solution Focused approach at the core of its offer.
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.
If you
have any questions regarding the role or opportunities for flexible working,
please contact Emma Walters (Team Manager).
Main duties of the job
You will manage a caseload of patients with functional and organic
mental health conditions from assessment to discharge and engage in therapeutic
interventions with them.
You
will develop the skills to undertake full Psychosocial assessments, individual
care plans and risk assessments with patients and their carers.
Attend MDT meetings on a weekly basis to
discuss allocations, complex cases and there is also a lot of opportunity for
joint working.
Be involved in our Well-being clinic, which is
comprised of depot administration, medication reviews and post-diagnostic
support.
Being involved in Solution focused supervision
sessions, Reflective practice, and additional training opportunities.
To be provided with the opportunity to become
involved in CST (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) groups, Carers groups and to
formulate a group within the Mental Health Needs Pathway.
The Older Adult Mental Health service is comprised of several
specialist teams, and you will have the opportunity to work with our Inpatient
wards and Hospital at Home Team to meet the needs of more acutely unwell
patients.
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
- Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Work as part of the Multidisciplinary team across a range
of clinical pathways.
- To manage a caseload of patients with complex
mental health needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- Work with patients to identify therapeutic goals through using a
Solution focused approach, using specialist mental health tools and care plans.
- Plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group
interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Maintain robust communication
with patients, carers and other local agencies.
- Maintain accurate timely clinical records.
- Support patients and carers to
achieve agreed outcomes and goals utilising the recovery model.
- Provide leadership for junior
staff, through supervision and appraisal.
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
- Act as a role model to
colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
- Work as part of the Multidisciplinary team across a range
of clinical pathways.
- To manage a caseload of patients with complex
mental health needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to
assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- Work with patients to identify therapeutic goals through using a
Solution focused approach, using specialist mental health tools and care plans.
- Plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group
interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Maintain robust communication
with patients, carers and other local agencies.
- Maintain accurate timely clinical records.
- Support patients and carers to
achieve agreed outcomes and goals utilising the recovery model.
- Provide leadership for junior
staff, through supervision and appraisal.
For full details of
the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and
person specification attached.
Person Specification
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
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
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
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
