We are seeking autonomous, innovative, practitioners, who would like to work within one of our integrated Community Mental Health Team (North) in Bradford. As a service we have developed innovative ways of delivering recovery focused intervention to support people in their individual recovery journey.

The team comprises of Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists, Social workers, Occupational Therapist, support and peer workers delivering a recovery focused service based upon on our Care Closer To Home initiative. The ideal candidate will have a dynamic approach to working as part of the MDT

The post holder will work directly with service users who have severe and enduring mental health needs, to support them in their recovery, acting as Care Coordinator. You will have excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for service development.

Applications are invited from those who are qualified Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the delivery of community mental health care to a caseload of clients in accordance with the objectives of the Care Trust and within team operational policies.

Ensure implementation of all Trust Policies and Procedures as required.

To receive and accept referrals for the service and initiate, lead and co-ordinate their assessment, making referrals to other professionals as required.

To manage a personal caseload of clients.

To work as a Care Co-Ordinator responsible for assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care for a designated client group. Undertake accurate, timely and skilled assessments and ongoing reassessment of client's condition, taking into consideration all social, physical and environmental factors.

Closing Date: 24th September 2023

Shortlisting Date: W/C 25th September 2023

Interview Date: TBC

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Nurse(RMN)

Desirable

• Evidence of post registration training in Mental health needs/ challenging behavior
• Diploma in Nursing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working, or placement in a Community Mental health setting

Desirable

• Experience in relevant area of Mental Health Nursing.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North CMHT, Somerset House

Manor lane

Bradford

BD18 3BP

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453-23-5649646