Community Psychiatric Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

To provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing assessment by being involved in the discussion and allocation of referrals to the CMHT. As well as provide nursing assessments for the LHB and Social services. Considering the criteria for funding i.e. CHCF, FNC and social services

To be responsible for the care coordination of a designated caseload of clients with organic mental health problems.

To ensure that MHM and Care Management Protocols are adhered to and that standards are met.

As Care Coordinator, responsibility for making evidence based assessment of clients physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs, taking into account and respecting ethnicity, for a defined caseload.

To ensure that a comprehensive risk assessment is completed and documented for all actual or potential areas of risk, i.e. harm to self or others, neglect, exploitation and vulnerability. Inform and liaise with other professionals (where appropriate) in order to positive risk manage and maintain the clients maximum independence.

As care coordinator, responsibility for formulating and developing standard and complex, outcome focused Care plans in collaboration with clients and in accordance with the multi disciplinary care programme approach.

To coordinate and facilitate, in conjunction with the care plan, appropriate resources (eg Welfare Rights, Housing Agencies, Voluntary Agencies, and Day Services etc) to effectively implement effective packages of care, recoding and reporting any unmet needs.

To ensure effective lines of communication are maintained with in patient facility to promote good working practices and ensure that client information is passed on appropriately between Community and In-patient Unit.

To be responsible for the care coordination of reviews in accordance with the MHM incorporating statutory requirements under the Mental Health Act 1983, and ensuring dissemination of documentation as appropriate.

In the role of care coordinator, provide written and verbal reports and attend Mental Health Review Tribunals/Appeals as legislated under the Mental Health Act 1983.

To maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with Trust policies.

To coordinate, arrange and attend case conferences within the community.

To work in an autonomous capacity within the community on a daily basis responding to changing need and risk within the boundaries of safe working practice.

Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with clients and carers/relatives offering support and guidance

Maintain and foster communications with the primary health care teams, social services and all other community services. Establish and maintain links with the relevant voluntary agencies.

To be conversant with clinical governance issues and of the need to be applying these to practice and to be conversant with and adhere to Divisional and Trust policies.

Through modernization and adhering to NICE guidelines the CPN will work closely with memory clinics to provide a seamless service to our clients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Part 3 or 13)

Desirable

• Diploma or degree in relevant clinical / professional subject

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above o Experience within a relevant clinical area

Desirable

• Experience of resource management. oExperience of policy development.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good organisational skills oEvidence of basic I.T. skills oEvidence of people management and leadership skills. oDemonstrate the ability to care and communicate an advanced understanding of the psychological needs of individuals. oEvidence of analytical skills oEffective problem solver oAdvanced clinical skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety issues. oUp to date working knowledge of the Mental Health Act & mental health measure oKnowledge of national strategies related to sphere of nursing. oKnowledge of Information and Technology Communication oKnowledge of the principles of change management.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Interview and Appraisal process. oKnowledge of management theories. oKnowledge of local policies / procedures and guidelines.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Be a team player oAct as a positive role model by influencing and sharing skills and knowledge oHighly motivated and with the ability to motivate and influence others. oAbility to use own initiative in complex situations.

Desirable

• Ability to effect change in a positive manner.

Other relevant requirements

Essential

• Committed to continuous professional development oFitness and willingness to use de-escalation and where required safe holding, breakaway techniques (as appropriate) subject to relevant training according to BCU Policy. o Ability to travel in a timely manner.

Desirable

• Welsh speaker

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Hafod Hedd, Ysbyty Bryn Beryl

Caernarfon Road

Pwllheli

LL53 6TT

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)