About this role
Job summary
Whether you're an experiencedRegistered Nurseor a Newly Registered Nurse, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a service that puts patient care first. You will have the time and support to make a real difference every day.
Student Nurse's that are due to register in the next 3 months are very welcome to apply. Full training and Preceptorship programme will be provided to help you build confidence and develop your career in this specialist area.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our team in MHSOP Scarborough Community.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who are able to work with the wider MDT, voluntary sector and third sector organisations.
This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop into a community role within a team of supportive and experienced professionals. You will demonstrate excellent assessment skills, interpersonal, and team working skills and be able to work collaboratively with a range of statutory and third sector agencies.
You will manage a caseload supporting individuals in the community and be part of providing preventative measures and interventions whilst working closely in a joined-up approach with colleagues and external partners to achieve the best outcomes for those accessing our service.
The role will involve administering of depot medication and monitoring compliance and concordance with any other medications and side effects. The Practitioners help deliver and oversee pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and provide clinically relevant updates via MDT and supervision, accessing wider services and support according to changing patient need.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
About us
We're committed to co-creating a great experience for our colleagues. This means listening to what staff are telling us and working together to be the best employer we can be.
Valuing our staff
Our staff are our most important asset and recognising their excellent work and the vital contributions they make to patient care is very important.
The Trust offers a variety of benefits including:
Weekly CPD sessions Access to trust wide career development opportunities Working with a dedicated multidisciplinary team Free on-site parking NHS pension scheme 27 -33 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days Flexible working opportunities NHS car lease scheme Full Occupational health support Access to employee support, independent counselling, chaplaincy Mindfulness Sessions
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Please make contact with the team and discuss the role or arrange an informal visit.
This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council RNMH or RNLD Trained Clinical Supervisor (within 6 month probationary period) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Trained Clinical Supervisor or work towards in an agreed timescale
Experience Essential
Working with people with mental ill health / learning disabilities Working in a person centred therapeutic organisation Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working in partnership with other agencies
Knowledge Essential
Evidence based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act) Understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Confident working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections
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 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address Cross Lane Hospital
Scarborough
YO12 6DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)