Job summary We are looking for a Band 7 Community Mental Health Nurse to work in our new service the Initiating Treatment Team which was set up in April 23.
We are a Brief intervention service providing short term treatment, care and support for people with mental health difficulties in the primary care sector.
This role will give you the opportunity to network , build relationships with services & patients from across the Primary Care Network.
The successful candidate will work closely with our new Primary Care Network Mental Health Team to facilitate reviews of patient needs and initiate mental health treatment for a range of conditions.
Promoting health wellbeing through health promotion and education & also Providing education, monitoring and initiation of mental health medication management in primary care.
This is an exciting new service for the successful candidate to lead and shape the way forward in the delivery of Community Primary Care Mental Health Services.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following: Registered Mental Health (RMN) Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willing to undertake the training Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) Experience of working within a Mental Health setting Ability to work under pressure and ability to contain and manage the stress of others and oneself Robust clinical judgement Ability to work autonomously and take an appropriate level of responsibility Participate in Patient Safety investigations, complaints and any relevant investigations in line with Trust policies.
Mentorship and supervision of students Develop innovative practice to deal creatively with service demands for referrals, allocations, monitoring of KPI's and clinical caseload management To hold a UK driving licence, essential to drive to Primary care network bases and trust sites.
About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower.
In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees.
We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role.
If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings.
Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description Job responsibilities In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role; Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy To provide management supervision where appropriate Person Specification Travel Essential Full UK Licence Desirable Evidence of professional development Qualified RMN Essential Qualified RMN