Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced RN(MH) to join our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.
You should be able to demonstrate your passion towards working with this older adult client group.
The post holders core responsibilities will be:- To value and be responsive to the individual rights, needs and opinions of the older people using our services, in the performance of all the activities of the Community Mental Health Nurse- Be responsible for the ongoing assessment, planning, implementationand evaluation of programmes of nursing care to an agreed standard.- To undertake initial mental and physical health assessments.- To participate in monitoring the standard of care delivery by junior staffand the education of colleagues, learners and junior staff.
- To maintain and promote a client centred approach in all aspects ofservice delivery to older people and their carers
Main duties of the job
- To work across a variety of community settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.- Providing a nursing assessment and identification of a referred clientsmental health needs including at home/in the person's own environment.- Formulating, implementing and evaluating nursing care plans that willreflect the needs of the clients/carers over a 24-hour period.- Manage own caseload having responsibility for the nursing care of clients until point of discharge. Regularly review and discuss caseloadmanagement with their clinical supervisor.- Administering depot injections to clients and monitoring the effects ofprescribed medication.- Maintain accurate care records about care interventions and treatmentoffered according to Professional and Trust standards.- Delivering a range of therapeutic interventions with clients and carers inaccordance with evidence based practice and Trust Policies.- Reacting to and managing a range of complex mental and physical healthcrises.- Offering support and advice to families and carers and providingadvocacy to clients and carers where appropriate.- Identify and manage risks in a variety of settings.- To provide direct supervision to other staff and contribute and assist with PDR system.- Receive clinical supervision from agreed supervisor and manager on aregular, planned basis to ensure effective and safe management.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and indiscussion with the manager the postholder may be required toundertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post.
- To work across a variety of community settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.- Providing a nursing assessment and identification of a referred clientsmental health needs including at home/in the persons own environment.- Formulating, implementing and evaluating nursing care plans that willreflect the needs of the clients/carers over a 24-hour period.- Manage own caseload having responsibility for the nursing care of clients until point of discharge. Regularly review and discuss caseloadmanagement with their clinical supervisor.- Administering depot injections to clients and monitoring the effects ofprescribed medication.- Maintain accurate care records about care interventions and treatmentoffered according to Professional and Trust standards.- To act as co-ordinator of care for service users- Provide comprehensive written mental health specialist nursing reports as required.- Delivering a range of therapeutic interventions with clients and carers inaccordance with evidence based practice and Trust Policies.- Reacting to and managing a range of complex mental and physical healthcrises.- Escorting clients where appropriate to other Health and Social Caresettings.- Offering support and advice to families and carers and providingadvocacy to clients and carers where appropriate.- Identify and manage risks in a variety of settings.- Managing and maintaining a caseload with appropriate levels ofsupervision.- To provide direct supervision to other staff and contribute and assist with PDR system.- Liaising with, advising and educating a range of other professionals,agencies and bodies involved in the care of older people with mentalhealth needs.- To act as identified practice supervisor and practice assessor for nursingstudents on allocated placements. Also to act as a Preceptor to nursescompleting their preceptorship.- Receive clinical supervision from agreed supervisor and manager on aregular, planned basis to ensure effective and safe management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and indiscussion with the manager the postholder may be required toundertake other duties which fall within the Banding of the post.
- To work across a variety of community settings as part of a multidisciplinary team.- Providing a nursing assessment and identification of a referred clientsmental health needs including at home/in the persons own environment.- Formulating, implementing and evaluating nursing care plans that willreflect the needs of the clients/carers over a 24-hour period.- Manage own caseload having responsibility for the nursing care of clients until point of discharge. Regularly review and discuss caseloadmanagement with their clinical supervisor.- Administering depot injections to clients and monitoring the effects ofprescribed medication.- Maintain accurate care records about care interventions and treatmentoffered according to Professional and Trust standards.- To act as co-ordinator of care for service users- Provide comprehensive written mental health specialist nursing reports as required.- Delivering a range of therapeutic interventions with clients and carers inaccordance with evidence based practice and Trust Policies.- Reacting to and managing a range of complex mental and physical healthcrises.- Escorting clients where appropriate to other Health and Social Caresettings.- Offering support and advice to families and carers and providingadvocacy to clients and carers where appropriate.- Identify and manage risks in a variety of settings.- Managing and maintaining a caseload with appropriate levels ofsupervision.- To provide direct supervision to other staff and contribute and assist with PDR system.- Liaising with, advising and educating a range of other professionals,agencies and bodies involved in the care of older people with mentalhealth needs.- To act as identified practice supervisor and practice assessor for nursingstudents on allocated placements. Also to act as a Preceptor to nursescompleting their preceptorship.- Receive clinical supervision from agreed supervisor and manager on aregular, planned basis to ensure effective and safe management.
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental health Nurse
Desirable
- Demonstration of commitment to on-going personal & professional development.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the mental health needs of older people
Desirable
- Interpersonal skills in motivating self & others.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessment and care planning.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. o Experience of liaison with other agencies. o Experience of treatment modalities and interventions
Desirable
- Experience of practicing clinical supervision. o Experience of working in the community.
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Mental health Nurse
Desirable
- Demonstration of commitment to on-going personal & professional development.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the mental health needs of older people
Desirable
- Interpersonal skills in motivating self & others.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessment and care planning.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. o Experience of liaison with other agencies. o Experience of treatment modalities and interventions
Desirable
- Experience of practicing clinical supervision. o Experience of working in the community.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
