Community Mental Health Nurse-Development Post

Job title:

Community Mental Health Nurse-Development Post

Company

NHS

Job description

Are you newly qualified and looking to deliver mental health care to your local community? Worcester NMHT are seeking to recruit a community nurse to deliver outstanding care to the community. If you are passionate about delivering evidenced based interventions in the community, a career with us may be just what youre looking for.We have a full-time (37.5 hours per week) developmental band 5-6 nurse opportunity, which is an exciting position for a Community Mental Health nurse, however we would also welcome and consider part time applicants. This development role in underpinned by a supportive competency-based framework to help build both your experience and competence in becoming a band 6 practitioner. We welcome newly qualified band 5 mental health nurse, or a nurse with inpatient experience who would like to develop their expertise in a community mental health setting.If you are passionate, self-motivated, and looking to be part of an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of Neighbourhood Mental Health Service Team in Worcester then we would welcome your application and look forward to hearing from you.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will work as a key member and resource of the MDT core team.You will hold a blended caseload of common mental health disorders and severe mental illness patients however your caseload will reflect your stage of clinical development, with opportunity to build on your skills and consider your specialist areas of interest.Working flexibly to provide the service delivery need across the county.Attending weekly MDT meetings, participate in professionals meetings, signpost to adjunct services depending on patient need.Support and guidance to the carers of patients accessing the services.About usAt 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
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• 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.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.Date posted29 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference numberC9798-1134Job locationsStuddert Kennedy HouseWorcesterWR1 2AEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role (both Band 5 and Band 6) please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role (both Band 5 and Band 6) please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationSkills & AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour
• Role modelling good behaviour
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
• Ability to recognize own limits
• Adaptable/Flexible/Approachable

Additional criteriaEssential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

ExperienceEssential

• One years experience working with people with mental health (this can be pre-qualification experience)

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of caring for people in the community
• Knowledge of Person-Centred Care
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments
• Mental Capacity Act
• Knowledge of current mental health issues

QualificationsEssential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Person SpecificationSkills & AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to challenge poor behaviour
• Role modelling good behaviour
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to work alone and as a member of a team
• Ability to recognize own limits
• Adaptable/Flexible/Approachable

Additional criteriaEssential

• Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

ExperienceEssential

• One years experience working with people with mental health (this can be pre-qualification experience)

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of caring for people in the community
• Knowledge of Person-Centred Care
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983 and amendments
• Mental Capacity Act
• Knowledge of current mental health issues

QualificationsEssential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Expected salary

£29970 – 36483 per year

Location

Worcester

Job date

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:45:38 GMT

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