Community Mental Health Nurse
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and suitably experienced Mental Health Nurse, who is flexible and able to work on own initiative, as well as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible as a community mental health nurse for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, to act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Job responsibilities
As a key coordinator of mental health treatment and care, you will hold a caseload of service users and have a number of responsibilities that include assessment and management of personalised care needs. Once needs are identified you will be expected to plan and implement evidence-based care to the service users and their carers. You will have the support and supervision of your Team You will be able to draw on the interventions and expertise provided by your MDT colleagues, such as Support Workers, Psychologists, Employment Specialists, Family Therapists, occupational therapists and Medical Colleagues.
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Additional qualifications in person centred interventions
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of their responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 1983 & Mental Capacity Act 2005
Desirable
- Experience completing social circumstances reports, attending MHA tribunals, and monitoring and assessing S117 needs