Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse or Allied Health Professional to join our All Age Continuing Care and Specialist Placements Team (AACC), based at the Compass Centre in Chatham, Kent. You will be employed by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (KMICB). You will be employed by KMICB and primarily working with patients originating from North Kent, placed in various geographical areas in England, but predominantly in Kent.
The mental health team within AACC is responsible for undertaking detailed clinical assessments, quality reviews and commissioning services and support for individuals subject to various NHS eligibility criteria, such as The Mental Health Act Section 117 aftercare, The National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care. The team will provide a variety of challenging and rewarding opportunities within a supportive and innovative environment.
We are seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse or an Allied Health Professional with relevant mental health patient experience and with excellent communication and assessment skills.
Main duties of the job
oTo undertake timely, complex, and detailed assessments requiring high levels of concentration. This may include preparing reports, care and support plans for Section 117 PHBs.
o Prepare clear and carefully considered recommendations following review of eligible Section 117 cases.o Review individuals care and commissioned services, ensuring appropriateness to need, quality and value for the ICB.o Participate in team meetings and other meetings as required and relevant to the post.
o Demonstrate personal commitment to ongoing professional development commensurate with the requirements of the post
o Maintain legible, accurate and timely documentation at all times.
o Participate in Local Authority safeguarding reviews as required.
o Provide relevant and timely responses to requests for information, and guidance relevant to service.
o Work with members of the team and key stakeholders to ensure prompt delivery of the service within defined timescales.
o Have the ability to communicate tactfully and diplomatically contentious information to various individuals.
o Ability to communicate with individuals who may have a language, sensory or cognitive impairment
The hours are 37.5 per week and Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.00 hours, though we can offer some flexibility.
It is important to note that you will need a full driving licence to undertake the requirements of this post.
About us
Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.
We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal, and access to training opportunities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Allied Health Professional with mental health experience.
Essential
Essential
- Relevant graduate/diploma qualification, equivalent qualification or equivalent level of skill, knowledge, and experience.
Essential
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and Section 117 after care needs.
Essential
Essential
- Further training or evidence of post registration clinical experience, in a variety of acute/community settings.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse or Allied Health Professional with mental health experience.
Essential
Essential
- Relevant graduate/diploma qualification, equivalent qualification or equivalent level of skill, knowledge, and experience.
Essential
Essential
- Experience of working with people with mental health difficulties and Section 117 after care needs.
Essential
Essential
- Further training or evidence of post registration clinical experience, in a variety of acute/community settings.
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).
