Job summary
Rosanne House is an adult community mental health team based in Welwyn Garden City and the service forms part of a planned and integrated whole system approach to care that is delivered in conjunction with primary care, crisis, inpatient, rehabilitation, and specialist services.
The service delivers recovery orientated services in line with the principles of recovery.
The team offers a multi-disciplinary pro-active and comprehensive service to people suffering from severe and enduring mental illness who have complex needs and will require interventions along a treatment care pathway.
The purpose of Adult Community Mental Health Services is to work with service users within a model of care that aids recovery and enables them to return to their full potential in day-to-day life.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
The post holder is required to take responsibility for the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a defined caseload under the supervision of a designated senior member of the team. The post holder will initially work closely with their supervisor assisting with their caseload and undertaking defined activities for service users to ensure that the care plan is met at all times. The Post Holder will gradually build up to a full caseload and will act as care co-ordinator to a case load of service users working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team working in collaboration with internal and external partners and agents.
The post holder will be required to prioritise attendance at all training, attend supervision and apply reflective practice continuously to enable learning needs to be identified and met.
To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
As a staff member you are representatives of Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) and play a vital role in fostering positive relationships and communication between the Mental Health Trust and not only the service users and their carers and relatives, but also other agencies, charities and providers.
All staff should comply with the Trust's Anti-Discriminatory Statement, Employee Charter, Trust Policies and Procedures, Code of Conduct and Equality and Diversity.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will:
Carry out specialist mental health and social care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate and document specialist care. This will include frequent requirement for intense concentration.
Devise care plans that promote patients independent living in the community
Complete risk assessments that are clear, concise and detail plans to safely manage any risks that are identified.
Use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual and the clinical setting in which they are seen.
To provide ongoing interventions for people where assessment indicates this to be relevant to their needs.
Where indicated by assessment to discharge with appropriate care provisions and follow-up, with future review dates booked as appropriate.
Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies
Work with colleagues to develop and promote the services philosophy, framework of
care delivery and strategic objectives.
Contribute to Mental Health strategy discussions/steering groups when requested by senior management.
Work with colleagues to develop and demonstrate clinical expertise and good standards of mental health practice.
Deliver care that is person centred reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care.
Demonstrate a working understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care. In particular having a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and its use in non-mental health areas.
Complete PREP as defined by NMC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
he post holder will:
Carry out specialist mental health and social care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate and document specialist care. This will include frequent requirement for intense concentration.
Devise care plans that promote patients independent living in the community
Complete risk assessments that are clear, concise and detail plans to safely manage any risks that are identified.
Use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual and the clinical setting in which they are seen.
To provide ongoing interventions for people where assessment indicates this to be relevant to their needs.
Where indicated by assessment to discharge with appropriate care provisions and follow-up, with future review dates booked as appropriate.
Demonstrate a high standard of record keeping and documentation with adherence to Trust policies
Work with colleagues to develop and promote the services philosophy, framework of
care delivery and strategic objectives.
Contribute to Mental Health strategy discussions/steering groups when requested by senior management.
Work with colleagues to develop and demonstrate clinical expertise and good standards of mental health practice.
Deliver care that is person centred reflecting current best practice, and challenges practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality care.
Demonstrate a working understanding of the legal and ethical issues in providing mental health care. In particular having a good knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983) and its use in non-mental health areas.
Complete PREP as defined by NMC.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Completion of preceptorship period
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Up to date clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and social care (e.g. Mental Health Act, A/I Mental Capacity Act, National Service Framework, National Dementia Strategy, Care Programme Approach etc
Desirable
- Experience of ward based nursing
- Experience of community based nursing
- Experience of working with enduring mental health clients
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health conditions
- Experience of managing other staff
- Supervisor skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Completion of preceptorship period
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Up to date clinical knowledge.
- Knowledge of legislation related to mental health and social care (e.g. Mental Health Act, A/I Mental Capacity Act, National Service Framework, National Dementia Strategy, Care Programme Approach etc
Desirable
- Experience of ward based nursing
- Experience of community based nursing
- Experience of working with enduring mental health clients
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health conditions
- Experience of managing other staff
- Supervisor skills
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).
