Job summary
*We would accept applicants who would be interested in a developmental B5 to B6 post dependent on interview*
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Integrated Mental Health Team in Stafford. Integrated Mental Health Teams offer community based interventions for people experiencing a range of mental health conditions. The teams have been developed in line with MPFT's Community Mental Health Transformation Framework to offer integrated, place based community mental health services.
We are looking for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse or a Band 5 development post to join our dynamic and friendly Integrated Mental health Team based in Stafford.
The Integrated Mental Health Team is an innovative secondary care community team that is guided by collective leadership, providing evidence-based psychological and medical interventions to patients with a wide range of complex mental health needs. This role will have a focus on mental health needs of a non-psychotic nature (i.e depression, OCD, anxiety, trauma, personality disorder etc.)
The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm. You will be expected to travel over a large geographical area and so access to suitable transport is essential.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
- You will, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, provide nursing interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the clinical pathway.
- Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring, and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
- Administer medication if appropriate to the role, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
- Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
- Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
- Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.
- Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube
We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse who has a keen interest in working in a multi-disciplinary setting with patients experiencing mental health difficulties using a range approaches. The successful applicant will be motivated to provide high quality care to our patients. The candidate will need to have drive and determination in regards to their own personal development, whilst using their own creative and innovative ideas to support the continuous development of this exciting team.
The patients journey is guided by psychological formulation of his or her presenting needs and difficulties, which subsequently inform the development of a plan of care for the patient. We draw from evidence-based interventions to provide high quality and effective individual and workshop treatments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone either ready to take the next step or who is almost ready for the next step in their career. As a Band 5-6 you will be supported to achieve a core set of competencies over a 12-24 month period. Upon successful completion you will progress to a Band 6. We are also supportive of further learning and development via training opportunities.
Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification for both Band 5 and Band 6 role dependant on your route.
If you would like to view the Core Competencies Framework as part of the development role, please contact Liz Barsby on the details attached.
The successful candidate can expect the following:
Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process.
A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision.
Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway.
A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway.
You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers.
Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for.
Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description and person specification
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube
We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse who has a keen interest in working in a multi-disciplinary setting with patients experiencing mental health difficulties using a range approaches. The successful applicant will be motivated to provide high quality care to our patients. The candidate will need to have drive and determination in regards to their own personal development, whilst using their own creative and innovative ideas to support the continuous development of this exciting team.
The patients journey is guided by psychological formulation of his or her presenting needs and difficulties, which subsequently inform the development of a plan of care for the patient. We draw from evidence-based interventions to provide high quality and effective individual and workshop treatments.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone either ready to take the next step or who is almost ready for the next step in their career. As a Band 5-6 you will be supported to achieve a core set of competencies over a 12-24 month period. Upon successful completion you will progress to a Band 6. We are also supportive of further learning and development via training opportunities.
Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification for both Band 5 and Band 6 role dependant on your route.
If you would like to view the Core Competencies Framework as part of the development role, please contact Liz Barsby on the details attached.
The successful candidate can expect the following:
Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process.
A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision.
Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway.
A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway.
You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers.
Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for.
Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified & Registered Mental Health Nurse on NMC Register.
- Practice supervisor / Assessor
Desirable
- Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people experiencing mental health related difficulties
- Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary/multi agency teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified & Registered Mental Health Nurse on NMC Register.
- Practice supervisor / Assessor
Desirable
- Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people experiencing mental health related difficulties
- Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting
- Experience of integrating care delivery across multi-disciplinary/multi agency teams
Desirable
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
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).
