About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and skilled Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Community Rehabilitation Service (CRS) on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover.
The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, care coordination, treatment and recovery-focused interventions to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs, relating to psychosis. The role involves managing a caseload of patients, undertaking comprehensive assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, managing risk, and working collaboratively with carers, primary care services and partner agencies.
The postholder will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care, promoting recovery and independence, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of community mental health services. They will play a key role in supporting continuity of care and maintaining clinical capacity within CRS during the substantive postholder's period of maternity leave.
This post is offered as a fixed-term contract for maternity leave cover.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work within CRS as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, recovery-focused care to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and coordinating a defined caseload of patients. Undertaking comprehensive mental health assessments and ongoing reviews. Developing, implementing and evaluating person-centred care and treatment plans. Assessing and managing risk, ensuring timely intervention and escalation where required. Providing evidence-based clinical interventions and support to promote recovery, independence and social inclusion. Working collaboratively with patients, carers, families and partner agencies to ensure coordinated care delivery. Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical reviews and case formulation discussions. Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards. Contributing to safeguarding processes and promoting the welfare and safety of vulnerable adults. Supporting the delivery of NHS and Trust priorities through effective caseload management and service delivery. Providing leadership, supervision and support to junior staff and students where appropriate. Participating in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
About us
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability and neurodevelopmental services across Sussex, working to improve the lives of the people we serve through high-quality, compassionate care.
CRS is a specialist community service supporting adults with complex and enduring mental health needs to maximise their independence, recovery and quality of life. We work collaboratively with patients, carers and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care that promotes recovery, social inclusion and positive outcomes.
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued, respected and encouraged to develop their skills and careers. We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are dedicated to promoting wellbeing, professional development and opportunities for career progression.
By joining CRS, you will become part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team that is passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder will work within CRS as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care to adults with complex and enduring mental health needs.
The role will involve providing assessment, care coordination, treatment and support to patients, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards and relevant legislation.
Clinical Responsibilities Manage and coordinate a defined caseload of patients with complex mental health needs. Deliver care and interventions in a trauma-informed manner and recovery-focused way. Undertake comprehensive mental health, risk and needs assessments. Develop, implement and review person-centred care and treatment plans in collaboration with patients and carers. Deliver evidence-based interventions that promote recovery, independence and social inclusion. Monitor patients' mental state and respond appropriately to changes in presentation or risk. Identify, assess and manage risks relating to self-harm, suicide, self-neglect, safeguarding and risk to others. Participate in duty, screening and urgent responses as required by the service. Facilitate timely referrals and liaison with other health and social care providers. Ensure that care is delivered in line with relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. Care Coordination and Partnership Working Act as Care Coordinator/lead practitioner where appropriate. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, families and professionals involved in care delivery. Work collaboratively with primary care, inpatient services, social care, housing providers, voluntary agencies and other partner organisations. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews and discharge planning processes. Support patients to access community resources and services that promote recovery and wellbeing. Professional Responsibilities Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records. Prepare reports, risk assessments and documentation to a high standard. Maintain registration and practice in accordance with the NMC Code and Trust policies. Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development. Adhere to Trust policies relating to safeguarding, confidentiality, information governance and health and safety. Leadership and Service Development Provide professional support, supervision and mentorship to junior staff and students where appropriate. Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit activities. Support the implementation of Trust objectives and NHS priorities. Promote a positive team culture and contribute to the ongoing development of CRS. Key Outcomes The postholder will contribute to:
Safe and effective management of patient care. High-quality, recovery-focused mental health interventions. Positive patient outcomes and experiences. Effective multidisciplinary working. Maintenance of service capacity and continuity of care within CRS. Achievement of Trust and NHS England quality and performance standards during the period of maternity leave cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC registration
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chanctonbury Building, Swandean
Worthing
BN13 3EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)