An interesting and varied full time vacancy has become available for a qualified Band 5 RMN. The role will primarily be in the CMHT function within the wider older adult mental health integrated services. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm

The core responsibilities of the post will be to oversee and monitor your own caseload. You will be expected to provide quality assessment, care and treatment programmes to patients with a range of mental health challenges. Supervision will be provided to support you in the role and development.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about the role and, its development, and be driven to provide excellent mental health services to the local older adult population.

In addition to core professional skills, the post holder will also be expected to undertake a range of other generic clinical duties to support the team functions and be responsive to the needs of patients, their family and carers

The role will involve working within a MDT to support older adult mental health service users in the community to remain at home and prevent hospital admission. Please see the job description for further details about the role and expectations.

Main duties of the job

• Supports Band 6 practitioners with their caseloads in capacity as 'associate practitioner,' supporting care and treatment pathway, and discharge planning.
• Provides assessment, advice and treatment to people with Dementia and complex mental health needs, alongside B6 practitioner.
• Delivers interventions in accordance with care pathways for given specialism, under the supervision of senior clinical staff.
• Undertake physical health observation appointments as directed and stipulated by the MDT.
• Works closely with other professionals within and outside the Community Team
• Actively supports the Team Leader in the achievement of KPI / CQUIN and related County Council targets, and maintenance of registration with regulating bodies
• Support the team in achieving specific objectives as directed by the Team Leader
• Provides direction to support staff within community services
• Supports a culture of ongoing learning and development on an individual and team basis to ensure high standards are maintained and, where appropriate, contribute to the delivery of training as appropriate
• Provide leadership to junior colleagues, ie. acting as a positive role model
• The post holder will have a positive attitude to the care of the service users, be adaptable and resourceful, and able to lone-work under specific circumstances

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• RMN qualification
• Current professional registration with the NMC
• Willingness to undertake further training, e.g. mentorship

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of mental health needs for older people
• Knowledge of dementia care
• Knowledge of current Mental Health policy/legislation
• Awareness of Clinical Governance

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with older adults with mental health difficulties.
• Experience of managing a caseload

Personal

Essential

• Able to work in accordance with Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
• Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances.
• Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Older Adults CMHT Lancaster & Morecambe (65+)

De Vitre House

Lancaster

LA1 5AL

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