Job summary
Working as a senior member of an established Community Mental Health Team in the East Locality of Doncaster providing a high standard of safe, robust and evidence based clinical practice.
Working with complex organic and functional diagnosis within the community setting, liaising and integrating with both statutory and voluntary organisations in support of the specific client group.
Main duties of the job
To promote and maintain the highest attainable standard of nursing care in a community setting.
To support the band 6 nursing team with implementation of evidence based interventions from a plan of care
Perform re-assessments of clients to include risk and crisis plans
To maintain close working relationships with referring agencies.
To deputise for the Team Leader when required.
To carry a caseload of patients with both functional and organic issues as identified through the team systems process.
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 dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Nursing Qualification
Desirable
- Registered teaching /training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience including working successfully with Older people suffering with Dementia and functional mental illness.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of cognitive testing, complex assessments, working with family and carers.
- Management of cognitive enhancer treatments.
Desirable
- Experience in providing both clinical and management supervision
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate advanced comprehensive communication skills
- Clear/concise command of English written/oral
- Ability to formulate plans for service strategy.
- . Co-ordination of multi-professional team activities.
- Proficient with IT skills.
- Displays a positive attitude, motivated.
Desirable
- Specialised skills e.g. appraising, interviewing, counselling skills.
- Report writing, knowledge of Policies and Procedures for the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN, Nursing Qualification
Desirable
- Registered teaching /training qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience including working successfully with Older people suffering with Dementia and functional mental illness.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of cognitive testing, complex assessments, working with family and carers.
- Management of cognitive enhancer treatments.
Desirable
- Experience in providing both clinical and management supervision
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate advanced comprehensive communication skills
- Clear/concise command of English written/oral
- Ability to formulate plans for service strategy.
- . Co-ordination of multi-professional team activities.
- Proficient with IT skills.
- Displays a positive attitude, motivated.
Desirable
- Specialised skills e.g. appraising, interviewing, counselling skills.
- Report writing, knowledge of Policies and Procedures for the Trust
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).
