About this role
Job summary
A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health Nurse within the Intensive Life Skills Team based in Shropshire.
We are a specialist community team working within the area of complex emotional needs providing assessment, formulation and intervention primarily using a Structured Clinical Management (SCM) framework.Our focus is on treatment, recovery and enablement to increase emotional social and practical functioning, through a combination of group skill based learning and individual therapy.
The post is a band 5-6 development role and the appointed applicant will have the opportunity to access further development and training within this role.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role, you will be working in a specialist adult community mental health pathway, providing evidenced based interventions for an identified caseload of service users. You will be responsible for undertaking assessments in accordance with the clinical pathway, to establish the person's needs, goals, risks, and strengths, to inform and generate a formulation-based care plan, agreed with all involved. Responsibility for delivering evidenced based therapeutic interventions on a 1:1 and group basis, in accordance with an agreed care plan.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate:
A relevant mental health nursing qualification -RMN Post qualification experience, such as evidence of formal courses or training relevant to working with people with complex mental health needs, related to emotional instability. Ability to deliver group and individual interventions. Ability to work with service users expressing high levels of distress. A positive attitude and a caring and compassionate approach. Good communication skills Passionate about working within this area of care Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Before applying for this exciting and rewarding job opportunity, we encourage you to view the attached job description and person specification.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Stephanie Leach
Job title
ILS Shropshire Operational Lead
Email address
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant mental health Nursing qualification and NMC registration
Desirable
Post qualification experience, such as evidence of formal courses or training relevant to working with people with complex mental health needs related to emotional instability. oPsychological intervention Qualification / training, including EMDR, CBT, MBT, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, SCM.
Experience Essential
oPost registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties.
Desirable
Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and who have complex emotional mental health needs Experience working in a community mental health setting Experience of assessing, planning and working alongside people with mental health problems in a community setting. Experience delivering groups
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).
Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Fuller House, Hall Court
Hall Park Way
Telford
TF3 4NF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)