About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a qualified RMN (Registered Mental Health Nurse) to become part of the Mid Essex Dementia and Frailty Pathway
The pathway provides a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment supporting patients of any age with dementia as well as older adults, who have functional mental health needs with an associated age-related frailty.
The successful candidate will be trustworthy, positive about change and will be passionate about the services we provide. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and autonomously, as well as part of a team therefore will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and will have excellent interpersonal skills and a zest for delivering the highest level of patient care and service delivery improvements.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.
Please note: this is a community position, and it is essential criteria for the applicant to have a valid driving licence and able to drive, also access to a car for work purposes.
*Secondments considered*
Main duties of the job
You will be working as a member the Mid Essex Dementia and Frailty Pathway in providing high quality, evidence-based, holistic care to patients in line with your professional code of conduct and Trust policies. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate packages of care based upon individual service user needs, under the guidance of the Nurse Practitioner.
As required by your manager, you will have responsibility for the day to day supervision and management of junior team members within your professional group and team locality. This will include the management of these staff in line with agreed Trust HR processes.
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. We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication. Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us 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
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed
Job description Job responsibilities
Brief overview of the role, please see job description and person specification
1.Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care, care plans, and risk assessments, 117 reviews and continuing health care
2. To manage a caseload and to be allocated care coordinator, the applicant to have understanding /or experience of the role of the care coordinator.
3.Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management
4.Experience in the performance management and supervision of lower banded staff, and able to deliver teaching and learning to lower banded staff.
5.Excellent IT skills i.e. Word / Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
6.Flexible approach to work
7.Current driving licence, ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to attend meetings, etc
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Mental health Nurse ( RMN )
Desirable
Post graduate qualification or commitment to work towards this Non-medical prescribing qualification
Skills Essential
Knowledge and understanding of health legislation, principles of CPA and Care Management, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act 1983 and safeguarding, the NHS Constitution, and risk assessment / management Excellent IT skills Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recovery
Desirable
Working knowledge of the Paris and System one
Personal Qualities Essential
Full UK Drivers Licence, Ability to Travel across Trust sites as required Ability to manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business / handover
Desirable
Flexible approach to work
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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Crystal Centre
Puddingwood Drive
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)