Bank Community Mental Health Nurse

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity for Community Mental Health Nurses to support the Adult LMHTs. We need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect, and Teamwork.

The Mental Health division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises three directorates: Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People, and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital healthcare services for our patients in various settings, ranging from community to acute wards.

You will receive a full local induction into the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, dynamic, and self-motivated Band 5 Nurses to work within our Local Mental Health Teams. You will engage proactively with individuals using the principles of recovery to provide effective care under CPA and contribute to the development of the service.

Job responsibilities

Duties will include the case management of clients with complex mental health needs, utilising professional core skills, working with family and friends, and running medication clinics. The role will involve the development and promotion of the Local Mental Health Teams.

Location

The areas you can work are:

1. Ashfield, Millfields Centre, Millbrook Mental Health Unit, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4JT
2. Broxtowe and Hucknall, Beeston Clinic, 38 Wollaton Road, Beeston, NG9 2NR
3. City Central, Hazel Suite, Highbury Hospital
4. City East, Lavender House, Thorneywood, Porchester Road, NG3 6LF
5. City South, Stonebridge Centre, Cardiff Street, Nottingham, NG3 2FH
6. City North, Marlow House, Waterford Street, Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0DH
7. Gedling, Manor Road, Carlton, NG4 3AY
8. Mansfield, 3 Heather Close, Mansfield, NG18 5QL
9. Newark and Sherwood, 65 Northgate, Newark, NG24 1HD
10. Rushcliffe, 93 Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PG

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Person Specification

Physical requirements

• Able to undertake training in the management of violence and reduction
• Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties

Qualifications

• Professional Qualification
• Maintains current registration with NMC
• Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration

Experience

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding
• Specialist and area-specific experience

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good written/oral communications
• Diplomatic, caring, and sympathetic
• Ability to be flexible and handle conflict issues
• Good skills in assessment, intervention, and evaluation of patients' nursing care

Knowledge

• Knowledge & understanding of current legislation and clinical risk assessments
• Knowledge of the Nursing 6 C's
• Awareness of national and local issues impacting nursing care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.