Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to work in partnership with Dudley CVS's Voluntary Sector Social Prescribing Team, enhancing the existing role of the HIUS link workers/social prescribers.
Individuals who are high users of services have a combination of complex needs and an overrepresentation of mental health difficulties, alcohol and drug related use, complex physical health disorders and a strong association with higher socio-economic deprivation, which leads to an increase in attending the Emergency Department at Russel Hall Hospital and accessing Primary Care Services. These individuals are often socially isolated and can face exclusion, for various reasons; therefore, finding it difficult to engage in the traditional planned care or follow up.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the HIU service in Dudley allowing autonomous professional responsibility for biopsychosocial assessment and offer specific mental health interventions to add value to the existing non-clinical social prescribing interventions, to identify unmet care and social needs and improve access to services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will develop links with mental health colleagues to access required care, support and intervention with local mental health services and attend professionals meetings as required.
The post holder will also provide reflective practice, supervision to the HIUS link workers/social prescribers within the team.
You will require experience of working with individuals with mental health difficulties, an ability to undertake a biopsychosocial assessment and formulation of risks. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work in collaboration with all partner agencies.
Essential skills in recording clinical documentation onto the BCHFT electronic patient records and CVS CRM system and also supporting the line manager with data analysis
You will be based at an office in Brierley Hill working Monday to Friday 9-5pm with some flexibility to work unsocial hours to meet the individuals needs if required. The role will include travel across the Dudley borough and individuals will be seen in a variety of settings, including their home, in a primary care setting and at times within the Acute Hospital. Therefore, you must hold a car/motorcycle licence and be able to mobilise within the community locality and to meet the needs of the service.
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to work in partnership with Dudley CVS's Voluntary Sector Social Prescribing Team, enhancing the existing role of the HIUS link workers/social prescribers.
CVS Vision: "Connecting and inspiring people and organisations to achieve positive change while championing their value to partners and the wider community."
Job description
Job responsibilities
To engage with and provide intensive support for individuals on the identified caseload aged 17+ with complex needs.
The post holder will be an experienced Mental Health Nurse allowing autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, intervention, supervision and discharge.
The intervention provided will improve individuals access to required care, support and intervention within local mental health systems. This provision of this is based on the known over representation of mental health and emotional needs in this cohort.
The post holder will work collaboratively with both urgent and planned care mental health services, substance misuse services, 111, West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Midlands Police, the Acute Trust and Voluntary Sector Organisations.
To provide in reach if an individual on the caseload is admitted to the Acute Hospital or Mental Health Hospital to ensure continued shared understanding and joined up working.
To work within defined competencies and without direct supervision to provide a flexible range of emotional, social and practical support to a rolling caseload primarily within the community and their own homes using a truly personalised approach.
To work closely with individuals to help navigate complex health and social care systems based on identified needs.
To complete agreed trust datasets for each patient including core assessment documents and risk assessment. The post holder will complete patient reported outcome measures and the start and end of intervention.
To participate in providing training and learning opportunities with the existing HIU team, key stakeholders, voluntary sector health and social care providers
Identify any risk the individual may pose to themselves and others, using appropriate escalation along with safeguarding channels and dynamic risk assessment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To engage with and provide intensive support for individuals on the identified caseload aged 17+ with complex needs.
The post holder will be an experienced Mental Health Nurse allowing autonomous professional responsibility for assessment, intervention, supervision and discharge.
The intervention provided will improve individuals access to required care, support and intervention within local mental health systems. This provision of this is based on the known over representation of mental health and emotional needs in this cohort.
The post holder will work collaboratively with both urgent and planned care mental health services, substance misuse services, 111, West Midlands Ambulance Service, West Midlands Police, the Acute Trust and Voluntary Sector Organisations.
To provide in reach if an individual on the caseload is admitted to the Acute Hospital or Mental Health Hospital to ensure continued shared understanding and joined up working.
To work within defined competencies and without direct supervision to provide a flexible range of emotional, social and practical support to a rolling caseload primarily within the community and their own homes using a truly personalised approach.
To work closely with individuals to help navigate complex health and social care systems based on identified needs.
To complete agreed trust datasets for each patient including core assessment documents and risk assessment. The post holder will complete patient reported outcome measures and the start and end of intervention.
To participate in providing training and learning opportunities with the existing HIU team, key stakeholders, voluntary sector health and social care providers
Identify any risk the individual may pose to themselves and others, using appropriate escalation along with safeguarding channels and dynamic risk assessment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- 1st Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Post Graduate training masters degree or equvilant specific courses or experience
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or working towards
- Registered as a Non-Medical Prescriber with NMC.
Attributes/Skills
Essential
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments
- The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, information to clients, their families, carers and other professionals both within and outside the NHS, other agencies, WMP, 111, addiction services, local authority, third sector parties and GP's.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments of complex patients who are high volume use of services.
- Experience of being autonomous within clinical practice and having the skills and knowledge to assess and formulate safe plans of care.
- Involvement in research and/ or clinical evaluation and audit.
- Experience of working with individuals who are experiencing high degree of emotional distress that impacts upon their mental health.
- Demonstrate expert clinical skills in previous post
Desirable
- Experience of leading on a project, evaluation, audit.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures and prevent
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental health disorders, including self harm, suicide, psychosis, dementia, personality disorders and management of same.
- Awareness of statutory and legal frameworks within health and social care
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- 1st Degree or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Post Graduate training masters degree or equvilant specific courses or experience
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or working towards
- Registered as a Non-Medical Prescriber with NMC.
Attributes/Skills
Essential
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments
- The ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, information to clients, their families, carers and other professionals both within and outside the NHS, other agencies, WMP, 111, addiction services, local authority, third sector parties and GP's.
- Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking comprehensive assessments of complex patients who are high volume use of services.
- Experience of being autonomous within clinical practice and having the skills and knowledge to assess and formulate safe plans of care.
- Involvement in research and/ or clinical evaluation and audit.
- Experience of working with individuals who are experiencing high degree of emotional distress that impacts upon their mental health.
- Demonstrate expert clinical skills in previous post
Desirable
- Experience of leading on a project, evaluation, audit.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of current mental health legislation, safeguarding procedures and prevent
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental health disorders, including self harm, suicide, psychosis, dementia, personality disorders and management of same.
- Awareness of statutory and legal frameworks within health and social care
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
