Job summary

We are pleased to advise that this post is eligible to receive a �3,000 recruitment premium as part of our Trust's commitment to growing our nursing workforce (pro-rata for part-time staff). This will be paid in two instalments at 6 and 12 months' service, subject to successfully passing the probation period. Further detail regarding terms of this payment are enclosed.

We are looking for a Band 5, Registered Nurse (RMN) to work within MHCIT. This vacancy is also open to about to be newly qualified nurses where there is a full preceptorship programme.

We are looking for individuals who have an experience of working with people who have mental health problems and complex needs. We are seeking proactive and confident people who are able to adapt to changing situations and environments, and who work well within a team of other people. You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the service overall. This is an ideal opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in one setting.

We are keen to support your development throughout your nursing career and you will have access to a range of training courses. You will be supported within your role though a personalised induction period which supports both your development and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

To lead and present complex, sensitive and challenging clinical and professional communication processes that may impact where there are barriers to understanding.

To communicate complex information to users and carers regarding personal, psycho-social problems in an empathic and supportive way. This will involve using inter-personal skills where agreement or co-operation is required.

Demonstrate a range of clinical interventions, procedures and practices which are evidence based and relevant to the clinical area.

To assess the needs of patients and their carers' based on the analysis of a range of facts or situations. Interventions will be planned on the assessment information and the interpretation of this e.g. Mental Health assessment/risk assessment

To contribute to assessment and management plan for patients with high risk clinical needs to ensure safety of patients, carers, staff and the general public

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good, health and social care Trust that delivers care to communities in Hull, East Yorkshire, Scarborough and Ryedale and Whitby. We deliver safe, effective, and integrated health services that improve the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of our patients and service users.

To find out more about our wide range of services including mental health, learning disabilities, children, and young people service, Forensic, Community and Primary Care visit our website humber.nhs.uk/Services

You will join our team of over 3600 colleagues that work together across our wide geography and specialties to change lives every day. We're extremely proud of our Trust community and we know you can expect to receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need from your new team to get you started.

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development to ensure the delivery of high quality, person-centred and compassionate care to patients. We value our staff and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills and competencies to deliver outstanding care.

We Trust recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for further details which are attached.

Any queries please email either Helen Collins :- hcollins5@nhs.net or Dawn Houston:- dawnhoston@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning in either nursing, mental health, learning disability or related area
• Part III or 13 of NMC live register

Desirable

• Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning

Knowledge

Essential

• A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
• An understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in mental health/learning disability clinical practice areas
• Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in mental health/learning disability clinical practice areas
• Understanding of caseload management and care co-ordination responsibilities

Desirable

• Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
• Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
• Act as Care Programme Approach (CPA) co-ordinator

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