Community Mental Health nurse

NHS; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a highly motivated person to join MHSOP Redcar & Cleveland community team to join our busy team.

As a member of the team, primarily working within the organic team, you will be expected to have knowledge of the Dementia Care Pathway and how the process of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow up in relation to this.

We encourage discussions within the huddles regarding patients, carers and treatment. Within this role we will support you to expand on your knowledge and expertise with opportunity to progress.

MHSOP Redcar and Cleveland team will support with short term interventions in collaboration with partner agencies and voluntary partners.

You will be a valued member of the team and will develop excellent working relationships with our partners and stakeholders. This innovative approach will provide opportunities for growth in your practice and professional development.

You can expect regular supervision and support from a very cohesive and supportive leadership team. The service currently operates Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the team you will provide a service to those individuals who present with mental health issues, with an emphasis on psychologically informed brief interventions and the Dementia Care pathway.

You must be willing to work collaboratively with service users of varying ages and differing needs as well as their carers and families.

You will need to have significant experience of working with people with mental ill health in a care setting, delivering clinical interventions specific to care pathways.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are required to have the ability and experience to manage complex cases in partnership with other agencies providing care coordination in line with CPA. In addition you will further develop skills in psychological therapies, psychosocial interventions and care management.

You will encourage ongoing engagement from all staff utilising effective leadership skills. You are required to use your own initiative and make decisions independently for this post.

There is an expectation of commitment to the development of high quality care, and to engage in quality improvement activities. You will be supported with regular management and clinical supervision.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -- our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place and have successfully completed the preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified applicants or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis. In the event that permanent funding is secured for this post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only) - RGN (If appropriate)
• To be recognised practice assessor / mentor or work towards in an agreed timescale
• Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Experience

• Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities
• Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working in partnership with other agencies

Knowledge

• Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
• Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections

Personal Attributes

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement.
• Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development
• Able to accept and respond positively to feedback from supervision
• Committed to promoting a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
• Committed to promoting a positive image of the department and the wider Trust.

Other requirements

• Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need
• This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.