Job summary The South York Community Mental Health Team are looking to appoint a skilled and highly motivated Band 6 Senior Community Mental Health Nurse to join the service.This is an exciting opportunity for experienced practitioners to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
As a senior practitioner/nurse you will have a genuine interest in collaborative working with people of varying ages and complex needs, including service users, their carers and families.The team is closely linked with the local mental health transformational programme and is working closely with third sector initiatives as well as developing internally.The team has a main base in Worsley Court and is well situated to local services with free parking.
Main duties of the job As a registered professional this is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their leadership and clinical skills in a community setting.
As a core member of the team, you will also be responsible for your own caseload, providing assessments, care co-ordination and delivering intervention in the community with people who have complex needs, ranging from mild to moderate level of need to severe and enduring level of need and complexity.
You will ensure that the service users' recovery goals are identified and central to their safety plans, promoting social inclusion, independence and well-being.
You will demonstrate excellent assessment skills, interpersonal, and team working skills and be able to work collaboratively with a range of statutory and third sector agencies.You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development.
In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team, including the team manager and the clinical specialists.
About us We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help.
In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood.
Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region.
We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year (pro rata) per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 346-NYA-191-24 Job locations Worsley Court Doncaster Road Selby YO8 9BX Job description Job responsibilities Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework is essential.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Visits to the team are welcome.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with an approved professional body.
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent.
Must be achieved within 6 months Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework Experience Essential Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a care environment.
Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
Mentoring or facilitating students on practice placement.
Desirable Leadership or management experience Significant experience working with people with mental ill health in a community environment.
Knowledge Essential Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
Understanding of relevant legislation (.
Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
Care Programme Approach and its application in practice.
Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.