Job summary
An opportunity has a been made available for 1vx band 6 mental health nurse to work within the older person's mental health team.
The post will be based at Woodside Resource Centre in Middlesbrough.
The service provides assessment and treatment for those over the age of 65 or with a physical frailty who require input from secondary mental health services.
The service also provides assessment and (if indicated) treatment for potential neurodegenerative disease / dementia - some of whom may be under 65.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake sessions both within clinical environments and individual service users own homes. As such, it is essential the post holder is capable of independent travel.
We feel this is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop specialist skills, supporting people who experience brain changes.
About us
You will work as part of a wider MDT including consultant psychiatrists, psychology and OT. We aim to promote a team which is compassionate and has a fair team ethic.
We provide bespoke education sessions into the team monthly to promote continued development and currently offer a hybrid way of working with a work from home day allocated weekly (service need allowing).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description for further details or for an informal chat call team manager Mel Sinclair on 01642 368930.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description for further details or for an informal chat call team manager Mel Sinclair on 01642 368930.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH, current professional registration with NMC.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
- Clinical Supervisor.
- Recognised sign-off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience of working in community team
- Previous experience of working within an MDT
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a memory service
- Previous experience of multi-agency working
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
Desirable
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision.
Skills
Essential
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Recent evidence of undertaking basic physical health screens
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RNMH, current professional registration with NMC.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
- MIP, FLIP, ENB 998 Teaching & Assessing in Clinical Practice or City & Guilds 730 Teaching in Adult Education.
- Clinical Supervisor.
- Recognised sign-off mentor or must be achieved within agreed timescale.
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
- Non-medical prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Post-qualification experience of working in community team
- Previous experience of working within an MDT
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a memory service
- Previous experience of multi-agency working
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
- Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
Desirable
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Supervision.
Skills
Essential
- Manage own time and prioritise effectively
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Recent evidence of undertaking basic physical health screens
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).
