COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSE
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Job summary
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and positive Community Mental Health Nurse professionals to join the evolving Community Mental Health Assessment Team . The posts are at Band 6 level and 37.5 hours per week. Other hours could be considered if the appropriate applicants were successful in a job share format.
Applicants must have an active and relevant Mental Health Nurse qualification and experience within the community mental health delivery area , as well as being motivated, enthusiastic, and creative within a multi-disciplinary team.
The BDCFT (Bradford and District Care NHS Foundation Trust) Community Mental Health Assessment Team (CMH AT) offer a multi-disciplinary, pro-active and comprehensive triage and assessment service to residents of Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven and who may be experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues, have complex needs, and may need specialist or other interventions and support.
Main duties of the job
The team is comprised of Community Mental Health Nurses, Local Authority Social Workers, Non-Medical Nurse Prescribers, and Clinical Psychology professionals. We offer a variable assessment /intervention period, during which we aim to develop an appropriate and individualised support pathway for each person. This may take the form of advice re support options available in the non-statutory and voluntary agency sector, other specific advice in relation to treatment and support options available through GP and primary level services, referral to other specialist services within the BDCFT , and /or referral onto the Recovery CMHT if mid and longer term needs indicate this is required.
The role would be across the BDCFT catchment area.
Closing Date: 29th December 2023
Shortlisting Date: W/C 1st January 2024
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Details
Date posted
27 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
453-23-5867726
Job locations
various CMJT bases
Bradford and Airedale District
BD183LA
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
various CMJT bases
Bradford and Airedale District
BD183LA
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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