Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mental HealthNurse to join our City Neighbourhood Mental Health Team (NMHT) working withthose with serious mental health conditions.
The NMHTs are at the forefront ofproviding accessible care, integrating both primary and secondary mental healthservices, in line with NHS long-term objectives.Theopportunity on offer is to work within our multi-disciplinary team which includesour voluntary sector partners.
We work with our two Primary Care Networks withthe aim of providing a holistic, recovery-focused service.Come andjoin our team, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients.
Wewill provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career includingflexibility, continual professional development a wide range of wellbeing andsupport.
This is a permanent position hours Mondayto Friday 9am 5pm Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a range of mental healthassessments for people who are experiencing common, acute, severe and enduringmental health conditions, including risk assessment, providing evidence-basedintervention.
Utilising personal autonomy and working with the MDT.Working with a range of agencies internally and externally,signposting to appropriate sources of support providing short to long-terminterventions to support recovery.
Provide guidance and support to the carersof patients accessing the services.
Manage a caseload, attending meetings, and provideduty cover.
To be able to travel throughout the county as required.
To supervisejunior staff and students.
The ability to be flexible and organised isessential.
About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care.
We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service.
We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities.What we offer;27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of supportive staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite.Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities To provideassessment and treatment of working aged adults with mental health problems,ranging from a primary to a secondary level of needTo work withinternal and external agencies To travel aroundHerefordshire providing support in a variety of clinical settings, as well asin patients own homesTo manage a caseloadand the associated paperwork requirementsTo attend meetingsrequired by the serviceTo work accordingto Trust values, policies and proceduresTo provide dutycover for the team on a rotational basisTo provide supportto carersTo supervise juniorstaff and studentsTo undertake extraduties as required, depending on the needs of the serviceForfull details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Mental health assessment skills Care planning Delivery of evidence-based interventions in mental health Knowledge Essential Knowledge of principles of assessment and treatment of people with mental health problems Knowledge of principles of risk assessment and management Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2006 and other relevant legislation Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification relating to Health or Social Care in Social Work, Nursing, OT with current professional registration RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT Recent 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 Teaching/training qualification Additional criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the post Experience Essential Experience of working in a Mental Health setting Assessment of people presenting with mental health problems Assessment and management of clinical risk Working within a multi-disciplinary team Managing own case load