We work with service users experiencing complex mental health issues. We actively engage with service users, families and carers to improve the lives of our service users and to allow them to lead a productive and fulfilled life. We also work extensively and collaboratively with other services and agencies for the wellbeing of our service users.

Our team is made up of a team manager, psychiatrist, psychologist, community mental health nurses, occupational therapist and support workers.

We like to think of ourselves as a supportive, dynamic and flexible team who are always seeking to improve our service for the benefit of our service users and staff alike.

We are looking to recruit a skilled and experienced mental health nurse who can work in a flexible and innovative way, providing assessments and interventions to address the needs of individuals accessing our service.

As a community mental health nurse you will be crucial to the MDT way of working and pivotal in delivering high quality, recovery focused care.

This is primarily a care coordination role and you will be responsible for managing a caseload of service users with complex mental health needs.

Other responsibilities include taking part in assessments, duty cover and acting up in the absence of the team manager. We also support students throughout their learning journey and this would be part of the role advertised.

Main duties of the job

Full UK driving licence and use of own car is essential. Mileage is available to claim through the e-expenses system.

The organisation has well established clinical and professional networks. You will have access to individual clinical supervision and caseload management as well as team peer supervision. There is access to a wide range of profession specific training and career progression opportunities available.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients

About us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas:

Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

Provision of leadership to the Enhanced Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and their carers in line with national and local practice standards e.g. NICE

• Supervision and support of other team members.
• Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Professional:

1. Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.

Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.

Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.

Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.

Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.

Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.

Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with Enhanced team operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.

Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader

Administrative:

1. Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

2. Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

3. Maintains accurate mileage records.

4. Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

5. Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

6. Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

7. Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

8. Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

Education:

1. Supervises students and trainees on placement.

Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.

Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.

Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.

Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

Personnel:

1. Promotes an understanding of mental health and well being.

Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.

Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the Trust.

Participates in the values based induction and the annual appraisal process.

Attends team meetings.

Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life balance.

For full Job Description please see attached in Supporting Documents

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• Assessment and care planning skills
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence

Experience

Essential

• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems.
• Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
• Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions.
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
• Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an assertive community treatment model

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Current NMC registration
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers
• Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager
• Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Knowledge of carer services/ issues/

Desirable

• Proven activity in audit
• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Time management
• Self-direction
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
• Autonomy
• Diplomacy
• Leadership skills

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Laura Mitchell Health Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

West Yorkshire

HX1 1YR

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