Job summary
The Primary care routine pathway within the Complex Emotional Care Mental Health Team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced adult mental health nurse to join our team.
Do you have a passion for working within adult mental health? Then come and join the team and meet likeminded people.
This role will involve offering triage, assessments, reviews and interventions for patients referred to the team, in accessible locations across North Lincolnshire. Networking between Primary Care and Secondary Care Services is a central part of the role to ensure the patients journey between services is seamless and care and treatment is provided in a timely manner. The role will also involve working with the wider team to triage and offer routine mental health assessments to adults experiencing mental health problems within Primary Care.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Team the post holder will provide high quality nursing assessment and interventions within the primary care routine Pathway.
The post holder will be an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated mental health professional who can provide high quality nursing expertise and support to patients.
It is essential that the applicant can demonstrate post registration experience as an RMN, which may include inpatient and community settings.
The following tasks and duties will also form part of the role, however this list is not exhaustive:
Triage of incoming referrals to establish urgency / risk
Holistic mental health assessment
Development of appropriate treatment plans / signposting to relevant third sector organisations
Recruitment, supervision, and deployment of staff.
Advice, training and induction and mentorship of learners.
Audit, research and service monitoring.
Ordering, storage, monitoring and administration of medication.
Liaison within the multi-disciplinary care team, including carers, voluntary agencies etc.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN
- Professional experience of working in an older adults' setting
- Experience of MDT working
- Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health
- Willingness to undertake additional training
- Evidence of post registration training
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
- Knowledge of cognitive testing processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services
- Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
- Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- An understanding of current mental health issues
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN
- Professional experience of working in an older adults' setting
- Experience of MDT working
- Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
- Experience of assessing and managing risk
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health
- Willingness to undertake additional training
- Evidence of post registration training
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
- Knowledge of cognitive testing processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services
- Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
- Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
- An understanding of current mental health issues
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).
