Job summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Nurse Band 6 to work within our Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS) via a Bank Contract, based in Welwyn Garden City for our Adult Community Services Team. You will be joining our Temporary Staffing Team within HPFT - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical and operational day-to-day service delivery ensuring that an individualised comprehensive assessment and Care Management service is effectively delivered.
HPFT provides services for service users with mental health, learning disability and children's and adolescent mental health problems. Applicants should have some experience of working in a healthcare setting.HPFT has a range of healthcare settings across the County and therefore access to a car would be beneficial unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 which prevents you from driving
All applicants need to hold a valid NMC Statement of Entry and should have completed Preceptorship and can evidence this.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for delivering a quality service that is effective and efficient in line with the organisation's objectives and performance indicators.
Role responsibilities will include the clinical and operational supervision of junior nursing staff and students as delegated by the team manager, and to contribute to strategic service development working collaboratively with other Agencies.You will be responsible for the clinical and operational day-to-day service delivery ensuring that an individualised comprehensive assessment and Care Management service is effectively delivered.
The post holder must be a car driver and have access to a car to be able to travel between HPFT sites.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare 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
Plan, organise and prioritise resources and daily tasks to meet the service and organisational needs
Take a leading role in the day-to-day management of the service supporting the Team Leader, including recruitment retention, rostering and attendance management as required.
Work in conjunction with, and alongside colleagues and partners, within the organisation.
Will be able to undertake assessment of need of service users who meets the service eligibility criteria, and their family.
Formulate a care plan and risk assessment, review its effectiveness and re-plan using evidence-based interventions to best effect in partnership with the service user.
Will be expected to identify and respond to acute presentations to manage risk and promote the safety and wellbeing of the service user.
Provide effective professional supervision/mentorship of junior staff and students assessing proficiencies of practice as required.
Must be competent in using IT and have the relevant skills to carry out the activities required for the post.
Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plan, organise and prioritise resources and daily tasks to meet the service and organisational needs
Take a leading role in the day-to-day management of the service supporting the Team Leader, including recruitment retention, rostering and attendance management as required.
Work in conjunction with, and alongside colleagues and partners, within the organisation.
Will be able to undertake assessment of need of service users who meets the service eligibility criteria, and their family.
Formulate a care plan and risk assessment, review its effectiveness and re-plan using evidence-based interventions to best effect in partnership with the service user.
Will be expected to identify and respond to acute presentations to manage risk and promote the safety and wellbeing of the service user.
Provide effective professional supervision/mentorship of junior staff and students assessing proficiencies of practice as required.
Must be competent in using IT and have the relevant skills to carry out the activities required for the post.
Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- RMN or Dip/Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
- ENB 998/Preceptorship and Mentorship
Desirable
- ENB 812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post with significant postregistration experience at band 5.
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of teaching and training Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community.
Desirable
- Experience of working with acute mental health problems in a community setting.
SKILLS AND APTITUDES
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team.
Desirable
COMMUNICATION AND PEOPLE SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across service boundaries.
- Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing at an age- appropriate level - complex, technical, and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and professionals within and outside the NHS.
OTHER
Essential
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential
- RMN or Dip/Bsc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing
- ENB 998/Preceptorship and Mentorship
Desirable
- ENB 812/Bsc in Specialist Community Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in a range of settings relevant to the post with significant postregistration experience at band 5.
- Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
- Experience of teaching and training Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community.
Desirable
- Experience of working with acute mental health problems in a community setting.
SKILLS AND APTITUDES
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multiprofessional team.
Desirable
COMMUNICATION AND PEOPLE SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across service boundaries.
- Able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing at an age- appropriate level - complex, technical, and/or clinically sensitive information to service users, their families, carers and professionals within and outside the NHS.
OTHER
Essential
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).
