Job summary
Would you be interested in an
exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, motivated team that has an open and
supportive culture?
We are looking for an
enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse who would
like the opportunity to work within our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team
with patients that have functional and organic mental health needs.
The core working hours for our team is
Monday to Friday (9pm -5pm) and this specific post is for 37.5 hours per week,
however there is scope for flexible working.
You
will be part of an integrated team consisting of Community Mental Health
Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Medics, a
Clinical Psychologist, Support Workers, a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner,
and administration staff. You will also be supported by the Team Manager who
offers a robust supervision and appraisal process.
We are a fun, engaging team where team members regularly support one
another, and we have fantastic team morale. We regular participate in team
building exercises including our annual cooking competitions, and we have
always received a lot of positive feedback from students.
We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to
develop your knowledge and skills, therefore we offer continuing professional development
opportunities including in-house training and additional training at university
if requested.
Main duties of the job
You will manage a caseload of patients with functional and organic
mental health conditions from assessment to discharge and engage in therapeutic
interventions with them.
You
will develop the skills to undertake full Psychosocial assessments, individual
care plans and risk assessments with patients and their carers.
Attend MDT meetings on a weekly basis to
discuss allocations, complex cases and there is also a lot of opportunity for
joint working.
Be involved in our Well-being clinic, which is
comprised of depot administration, medication reviews and post-diagnostic
support.
Being involved in Solution focused supervision
sessions, Reflective practice, Complex Case discussions and additional training
opportunities.
To be provided with the opportunity to become involved in CST
(Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) groups, Carers groups and anxiety management
group.
To complete some dementia assessments, to support our Dementia and
Cognitive Care pathway.
The Older Adult Mental Health service is comprised of several
specialist teams, and you will have the opportunity to work with our Inpatient
wards and Hospital at Home Team to meet the needs of more acutely unwell
patients.
Our OAMH service has developed a range of therapeutic interventions which has a Solution Focused approach at the core of its offer. Weare dedicated to upskilling as a team and regularly focus on continued professional development.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the
highest standards of professionalism.
- Work as part of the Multidisciplinary team across a range of
clinical pathways.
- To manage a caseload of patients with complex mental
health needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- Work with patients to identify therapeutic goals
through using a Solution focused approach, using specialist mental health tools
and care plans.
- Plan and implement patient centred individual and/or
group interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Maintain robust communication with patients, carers, and other
local agencies.
- Maintain accurate timely
clinical records.
- Support patients and carers to achieve agreed outcomes and goals
utilising the recovery model.
- Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and
appraisal.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the
highest standards of professionalism.
- Work as part of the Multidisciplinary team across a range of
clinical pathways.
- To manage a caseload of patients with complex mental
health needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to assess,
plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- Work with patients to identify therapeutic goals
through using a Solution focused approach, using specialist mental health tools
and care plans.
- Plan and implement patient centred individual and/or
group interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.
- Maintain robust communication with patients, carers, and other
local agencies.
- Maintain accurate timely
clinical records.
- Support patients and carers to achieve agreed outcomes and goals
utilising the recovery model.
- Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and
appraisal.
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/ RN/ RNLD (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree)
- Mentors Award
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
- Knowledge of Person Centre Care
- Knowledge of Risk Assessment
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN/ RN/ RNLD (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree)
- Mentors Award
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Experience
Essential
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
- Minimum 1 year within / related specialty
- Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
