About this role
Job summary CRHT Band 6-7 Career Development Post -Community Mental Health Nurse to Non-Medical Prescriber Development Post Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you have experience working with people experiencing acute mental health difficulties and want to develop into an advanced practitioner role?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team (CRHT) in Hastings as part of a Band 6 RMHN to Band 7 SNP NMP Career Development Programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for practitioners who are passionate about crisis care and who aspire to progress into a senior clinical role. The post has been designed to support the development of advanced assessment, leadership and prescribing skills, culminating in progression to a Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Non-Medical Prescriber role, this would require the practitioner to complete and pass the Non-Medical prescribing course, subject to completion of agreed competencies and successful achievement of development objectives.
Main duties of the job
As a Career Development Practitioner within CRHT you will:
Undertake comprehensive mental health and risk assessments for individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.
Develop and implement collaborative care and recovery plans with service users and carers.
Deliver evidence-based interventions and monitor treatment effectiveness.
Work in partnership with families, carers, health and social care services, emergency services and voluntary sector organisations.
Contribute to gatekeeping and assessment processes to support alternatives to hospital admission.
Develop leadership skills through shift co-ordination, supervision of students and junior staff, and participation in service development initiatives.
Progress through a structured development programme towards advanced practice competencies and, where required, undertake Non-Medical Prescribing training.
Upon successful completion of the development pathway, undertake the responsibilities of a Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner/Independent Prescriber role.
About us
The Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team forms part of Sussex Partnership's Urgent Care Services and provides assessment, treatment and intensive support for people experiencing a mental health crisis. Our aim is to provide a safe and effective alternative to hospital admission wherever possible, supporting people in their own homes and communities while maintaining close links with inpatient services and partner agencies.
The team works closely with a range of services including Mental Health Liaison, The Haven, Blue Light Service, Neighbourhood Mental Health Teams, GPs, emergency services and third sector partners to ensure people receive timely access to the right care and treatment pathway.
Job description Job responsibilities Career Development Pathway
Further to the main duties of the role shown above, we are committed to supporting professional growth and succession planning within our services. Successful candidates appointed atBand 6 will receive:
A structured development plan.
Enhanced clinical supervision and mentorship.
Opportunities to undertake leadership responsibilities.
Support to complete the Independent Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (if not already held).
Dedicated opportunities to build advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
Progression to Band 7 upon successful completion of Non-Medical Prescribing course, agreed competencies, qualification requirements and performance objectives.
This role is ideal for practitioners looking to further their career within urgent and crisis mental health services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge/Experience Essential
Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group Experience of supervising staff Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems Experience of working consultatively with professionals Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies Experience of working within the CPA process Understanding of clinical governance Previous 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.
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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 Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Woodlands Centre for Acute Care
729 The Ridge
St. Leonards-on-Sea
TN37 7PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)