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.

We have a strong commitment to supervision and personal development reviews and you will have a supervisor to support you with the knowledge and support required with this post.

About us

We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire.Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.

We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.

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

Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.

We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.

From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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

For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

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

• Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
• Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion

Experience

Essential

• 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
• Act as Care Programme Approach (CPA) co-ordinator

Skills and Compentencies

Essential

• Evidence of good time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment.

Employer details

Employer name

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Miranda House

Gladstone Street

Hull

HU3 2RT

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