About this role
Job summary
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We have an exciting opportunity to join the award-winning rough sleeper team. We are looking for an experienced mental health nurse toprovide clinical knowledge and interventions, advice and support to rough sleepers across Shropshire and to the wider RESET service. The post holder will undertake rapid assessment and support to adults 18+ who are homeless or rough sleeping. The post holder may also be called upon to provide mental health support to adults who are housed and supported by the local authority but whose tenancy is in jeopardy due to a decline in their mental health.
The postholder will be expected to participate in the multi-agency RESET meetings to provide guidance, signposting and clinical knowledge to the MDT. The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership to deliver evidence-based care and interventions and providing professional nursing leadership within the pathway team.
Main duties of the job
Take responsibility for the assessment of a complex cohort, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans.
To provide appropriate advice to members of RESET, local authority staff, third sector staff, multi-disciplinary and Management Groups. To monitor and evaluate practice based on contemporary and current trends and initiate changes in the light of these findings. To promote, encourage and develop integration between MPFT, RESET and third sector organisations. Facilitate effective early assessments for individuals identified through the rough sleeper task force or referred from housing or third sector colleagues. To aid discharge planning from acute inpatient units and local hospitals PRH and RSH Encourage and facilitate multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
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
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
Evidence of professional registration and relevant post registration experience
Desirable
Qualification or training within dual diagnosis or substance misuse
Experience Essential
Substantial experience of community nursing care planning and risk assessment Experience of working with clients who experience complex mental, physical and social needs Experience of leadership roles within a team. Taking on newly created roles or making changes to existing workplace
Desirable
Experience of working with homeless individuals, support services or charities. Experience of liaising between multiple teams and disciplines from different services
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 Severnfields Medical Practice and Shropshire Recovery Partnership base
Severnfields Health Village
Shrewsbury
SY1 4RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)