Job summary
An
exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 nurse to gain a
development role within our City Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT). The
development programme will culminate in promotion to Band 6 after 2 years and
on completion of competencies.
The
NMHTs are at the forefront of providing accessible mental health care,
integrating both primary and secondary mental health services into a combined
service, in line with NHS Long Term Plan objectives.
There
are five Neighbourhood Mental Health teams in Herefordshire, the advertised
post is to be based within the City Team in Hereford.
Each Neighbourhood Mental Health Team is
comprised of mental health practitioners (nurses, occupational therapists
and/or social workers) support workers, clinical psychologists and consultant
psychiatrists. Additionally, the teams are supported by Link workers from MIND
and Individual Placement and Support specialists with the aim of providing a
holistic, recovery focused service. We work closely with our Primary care
networks demonstrating good relationships and communication with our respective
GP partners. The teams are close-knit and supportive with regular MDT meetings,
Individual/group supervisions and team away-days. For more information please
contact Vicky Smith victoria.smith54@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for someone who is passionate about providing high
quality holistic care to clients who are experiencing distress due to
deterioration in their Mental Health. This individual will be passionate about
supporting and sign-posting patients in the least restrictive way to promote,
health, independence and recovery.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key 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.
- Be expected as
part of their role to participate in studies appropriate to their training
needs and to the developmental post.
- To be a core member of the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team by
participating in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning,
treatment and support of vulnerable people who may come into contact with the
service
- To champion a culture, across the service based on principles of
recovery, choice and personalised care.
- To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act
(1983) and revised subsequent act, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC
Professional Code of Conduct
- Be accountable
and responsible for a defined caseload that reflects the priorities of the
local population and carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs;
under supervision.
- Participate in the multi-disciplinary assessment of individuals with
mental health problems within the community
- Ensure that a risk assessment is completed for service users with an
appropriate management plan.
- To adhere to professional confidentiality standards.
- To be aware of the potential for vulnerability to abuse amongst the people
who use this service, and use of the local policy to inform appropriate
personnel in line with safeguarding vulnerable adults and children Policies
- Promote the recovery model to the people who use the service and their
carers
- To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values,
sexuality and spiritual beliefs, actively supporting the individual to fulfil
these.
- Ensure detailed and appropriate records are maintained to demonstrate
that contact with people who use services, and their carers is meaningful and
effective.
Policy and Service
Development
- Maintain an up to date
knowledge of the trust, social services and Departmental Policies and
Procedures and apply them as necessary.
- Assist with the setting,
monitoring and evaluation of standards.
Research and Development
- Assist with Service audits as
required.
- Keep up to date with
professional nursing issues and developments in Mental Health.
- Maintain practice development,
both research and evidence based.
Physical and Financial
Resources
- Utilize all available resources
efficiently and effectively.
Human Resources
- Assist with the education of
learners of all professions, both formally and informally.
- Wherever appropriate, assist in
health promotion initiatives.
- Assist with formal and informal
educational activities for users and carers.
- Assist in identifying personal
training needs and participate in appropriate training programme to meet these.
- Participate in staff
development reviews, as required.
- Professional: Participate in
the process of clinical and managerial supervision with the nominated
supervisor on a regular basis.
- Practice within the NMC Code of Practice
- Be conversant with and practice
within the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2006 and their
Codes of Practice.
- Participate in self and Trust
Development plans.
- Be prepared to attend in
service training and other appropriate courses.
- Teach students, both basic and
post basic, other professionals and staff from voluntary organisations.
Information Resources
- Provide statistical information
as required.
- Maintain up to date nursing records and keep
these confidential and in a safe place.
Physical Effort
- This role requires a
combination of sitting, standing, walking and driving.
Mental Effort
- Concentration is required for
checking documents, inputting into computer systems, and assessment skills.
Emotional Effort
- Exposure to complex trauma and
distressing circumstances when dealing with Service users.
Working Environment /
Conditions
- Able to travel to other locations around
Herefordshire Worcestershire to meet the requirements of the role.
- Office environment and working
in the community.
For band 6 responsibility, please refer to the Job description.
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
Key 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.
- Be expected as
part of their role to participate in studies appropriate to their training
needs and to the developmental post.
- To be a core member of the Neighbourhood Mental Health Team by
participating in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning,
treatment and support of vulnerable people who may come into contact with the
service
- To champion a culture, across the service based on principles of
recovery, choice and personalised care.
- To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act
(1983) and revised subsequent act, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC
Professional Code of Conduct
- Be accountable
and responsible for a defined caseload that reflects the priorities of the
local population and carry responsibility for the assessment of care needs;
under supervision.
- Participate in the multi-disciplinary assessment of individuals with
mental health problems within the community
- Ensure that a risk assessment is completed for service users with an
appropriate management plan.
- To adhere to professional confidentiality standards.
- To be aware of the potential for vulnerability to abuse amongst the people
who use this service, and use of the local policy to inform appropriate
personnel in line with safeguarding vulnerable adults and children Policies
- Promote the recovery model to the people who use the service and their
carers
- To act in a manner to respect the customs, individuality, values,
sexuality and spiritual beliefs, actively supporting the individual to fulfil
these.
- Ensure detailed and appropriate records are maintained to demonstrate
that contact with people who use services, and their carers is meaningful and
effective.
Policy and Service
Development
- Maintain an up to date
knowledge of the trust, social services and Departmental Policies and
Procedures and apply them as necessary.
- Assist with the setting,
monitoring and evaluation of standards.
Research and Development
- Assist with Service audits as
required.
- Keep up to date with
professional nursing issues and developments in Mental Health.
- Maintain practice development,
both research and evidence based.
Physical and Financial
Resources
- Utilize all available resources
efficiently and effectively.
Human Resources
- Assist with the education of
learners of all professions, both formally and informally.
- Wherever appropriate, assist in
health promotion initiatives.
- Assist with formal and informal
educational activities for users and carers.
- Assist in identifying personal
training needs and participate in appropriate training programme to meet these.
- Participate in staff
development reviews, as required.
- Professional: Participate in
the process of clinical and managerial supervision with the nominated
supervisor on a regular basis.
- Practice within the NMC Code of Practice
- Be conversant with and practice
within the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2006 and their
Codes of Practice.
- Participate in self and Trust
Development plans.
- Be prepared to attend in
service training and other appropriate courses.
- Teach students, both basic and
post basic, other professionals and staff from voluntary organisations.
Information Resources
- Provide statistical information
as required.
- Maintain up to date nursing records and keep
these confidential and in a safe place.
Physical Effort
- This role requires a
combination of sitting, standing, walking and driving.
Mental Effort
- Concentration is required for
checking documents, inputting into computer systems, and assessment skills.
Emotional Effort
- Exposure to complex trauma and
distressing circumstances when dealing with Service users.
Working Environment /
Conditions
- Able to travel to other locations around
Herefordshire Worcestershire to meet the requirements of the role.
- Office environment and working
in the community.
For band 6 responsibility, please refer to the Job description.
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
- 1 years post registration experience on an acute psychiatric ward OR Post registration experience working with Adults in Mental Health
Desirable
- One years experience working with people with mental health (this can be pre-qualification experience)
- Awareness of the role of social care in mental health and the ability to work with this
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems
- Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge and awareness of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of the recent changes in NHS mainstream community mental health services in relation to the Community Transformation.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 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 and written formats
- Adaptable, flexible and approachable
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to use own initiative
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Passionate about providing a high quality holistic approach to the care and support provided to clients in the community who have been identified as in need of community nurse support to enable them to exercise choice over their own lives
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 1 years post registration experience on an acute psychiatric ward OR Post registration experience working with Adults in Mental Health
Desirable
- One years experience working with people with mental health (this can be pre-qualification experience)
- Awareness of the role of social care in mental health and the ability to work with this
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of principles of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems
- Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management
- Knowledge and awareness of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of the recent changes in NHS mainstream community mental health services in relation to the Community Transformation.
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 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 and written formats
- Adaptable, flexible and approachable
- Ability to recognise own limitations
- Ability to use own initiative
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Passionate about providing a high quality holistic approach to the care and support provided to clients in the community who have been identified as in need of community nurse support to enable them to exercise choice over their own lives
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Hereford City Neighbourhood Team
Unit D, 178 Widemarsh Street
Hereford
HR4 9HN
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
