Job summary
As part of our Community Transformation programme, we have an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our established Multidisciplinary team. The aim of the service is to provide recovery-focused treatment and support via personalised care plans for individuals who are presenting with a range of mental health disorders: supporting them from diagnosis to recovery, to enable them to lead the lives they wish to live. You will work with a Multidisciplinary Team: a spectrum of clinical professionals, which includes Nurses, Psychologists, Support Time Recovery workers, etc: as well as a range of collaborative system partners.
We are looking for a positive team player who has a special interest in working compassionately with individuals and their wider support networks.
Main duties of the job
To work within the MDT and alongside system partners to deliver high quality care and treatment to service users under the care of the specialist community mental health service.
To act as a Care Co-ordinator; formulating care plans, completing/updating risk assessments and collaboratively review care needs via the CPA approach.
To work alongside inpatient services; supporting timely discharges from hospital in keeping with policy and processes.
To fulfil the role of the Duty Worker as part of a service rota.
To undertake Initial Assessments; delivering comprehensive feedback to the MDT and service users/referrers.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide and oversee the management and care of service users
Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy
Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks
Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment
Attend the weekly Multidisciplinary team meeting
Report and document incidents as required
Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon the findings
Act as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner
Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy
Undertake Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments contributing to Self-Directed Support assessments/packages
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide and oversee the management and care of service users
Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy
Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks
Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment
Attend the weekly Multidisciplinary team meeting
Report and document incidents as required
Conduct and oversee physical health care checks and act upon the findings
Act as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner
Responsible for administration of medications, assessment of side effects, review concordance and clinical effectiveness of medication regime in line with Trust policy
Undertake Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments contributing to Self-Directed Support assessments/packages
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate professional qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification CPD
Transport
Essential
Desirable
- Own vehicle for work purposes
Expeirence
Essential
- Minimum 12 months Band 5 experience
Desirable
- Previous work in community mental health setting
Person Specification
Professional
Essential
- Evidence of appropriate professional qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of post qualification CPD
Transport
Essential
Desirable
- Own vehicle for work purposes
Expeirence
Essential
- Minimum 12 months Band 5 experience
Desirable
- Previous work in community mental health setting
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).
