Job summary
Applicants must demonstrate a flexible approach, evolving around the needs of service users, their families and significant others. The role involves working as a team member, with the responsibility of a caseload across traditional boundaries of Adult and the voluntary sector services. The service ethos is focused on treatment, recovery and social inclusion and therefore offers successful applicants an exciting and demanding opportunity to improve people's lives.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent team working skills, who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills in this area. You should be a competent and motivated practitioner with appropriate demonstrable experience. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing assessment and therapeutic intervention in the community including administering of depot medication.
Main duties of the job
PRINCIPAL DUTIES / MAIN TASKS.
Managing a team caseload under supervision in accordance with sound nursing practice and principles.
Undertaking regular supervision and PDR in accordance with Trust policy.
Promoting and Maintaining the highest standards and attitudes towards the care of patients / clients. Assisting colleagues in maintaining an effective and efficient service.
Assisting, developing, implementing and evaluating plans of care, ensuring therapeutic and recreational programmes for patients / clients individually and in groups, in the Community.
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 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
- A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration are required
Desirable
- Previous experience within Mental health settings
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health
Desirable
- Work in multi-disciplinary setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
- Ability to administer medication in line with policy and in keeping with NMC standards
- Able to work autonomously.
- Good time management.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings
- High standards of literacy and IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psychosocial interventions
- Knowledge of safeguarding
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legislation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant nursing qualification and NMC registration are required
Desirable
- Previous experience within Mental health settings
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health
Desirable
- Work in multi-disciplinary setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team and also without direct supervision.
- Ability to administer medication in line with policy and in keeping with NMC standards
- Able to work autonomously.
- Good time management.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills in individual and group settings
- High standards of literacy and IT skills.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psychosocial interventions
- Knowledge of safeguarding
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and Care Act including other relevant legislation.
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).
