Community Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage a patient caseload, identified and agreed in consultation with medical, nursing and other professions in the

To carry out specialist mental health care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate and document specialist care. This will include frequent requirement for intense

To use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual and the clinical setting in which they are

To provide ongoing interventions for people where assessment indicates this to be relevant to their

To be responsible for the administration, carriage and storage of medication in accordance with relevant Trust policies. To ensure safe disposal of equipment used in the Community e.g. syringes, needles, in accordance with Trust

To actively plan and participate in safe discharge from the service following agreed care pathway (CPA) as agreed with the MDT

To deliver care that is person centred and recovery focused, reflecting current best practice and challenge practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality

To be aware of the physical needs of people with mental health problems and refer physical conditions on as

To use research findings in formulating nursing care plans and develop awareness of the significance of nursing research and wider evidence based practice in community mental health

Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of service users with mental health problems and develop strategies to meet those needs; e.g. self-help groups, respite care, Carers

To participate in the Trusts adverse incidents reporting systems and comply with the Trusts procedure and techniques for managing risks.

For a more in-depth Job and Person Specification please see the document attached,

Person Specification

Knowledge/Training/Experience

Essential

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing

Desirable

• ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship.

Experience

Essential

• Experienced post registration at Band 5 in a relevant mental health setting or if newly qualified will participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Scheme

Desirable

• Experience in working with acute mental health problems in a community setting

SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY

Essential

• Knowledge of MHA (1983), CPA, Risk Assessment and Section 25 etc.
• Effective multi professional team communication & team working.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with supervision
• Medication administration.

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding primary/secondary care interface
• Successful change experiences

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford House

London Road

Bishop's Stortfod

CM23 3LA

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)