Older Adult Community Mental Health Nurse
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to recruit up to two Band 5 (developmental) or Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurses to work in Christchurch for the Community Mental Health Team for Older People and join our well-established team. If you are a RMN with experience working with people suffering severe mental illness whether this be inpatient or community based we would love to hear from you.
Of the current posts available, one is full time (37.5 hrs) and the remainder is for 35 hrs. These posts are being extended to allow for applications from newly qualified nurses, or those practitioners currently working at a Band 5 and looking to develop with support towards a Band 6 whilst working in the community.
The Service is a specialist team providing assessment, treatment and support for individuals suffering from organic and functional mental health illness. Experience of working with older adults with organic/functional mental illness in an inpatient or community setting would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working, with a positive approach to delivering high quality care to patients and be willing to work collaboratively with carers and other professionals. You will carry a defined caseload and manage this with the support of the team leader and the wider team.
Main duties of the job
We work with a multitude of services across the Christchurch and surrounding areas to ensure the mental health needs of the older adult population are met.
We are a busy CMHT and we are looking for someone who is reliable, committed and motivated with excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise their caseload whilst balancing service demands. In return we are ready to offer you comprehensive and structured management supervision, management you can approach any time and peer support.
The post holders will work as part of an established integrated multi-disciplinary team. This team is made up of Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Nursing staff, Support Time Recovery Workers and Admin & Clerical staff.
The primary role responsibility is to act as dedicated Care Coordinator for a caseload of patients with whom you would provide person centred, holistic care to assist in aiding their wellbeing and recovery.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
* Registered Mental Nurse
* Valid registration with NMC
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Valid RMN registration
Job Specific Experience
* Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
* Risk assessment and management
* The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; organise work of self and others; supervising, teaching and assessing; self-motivated with the ability to motivate others; effective resource management.
* Skills in managing complex cases.
* Works well in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Uses initiative and can make decisions. Manages difficult situations effectively.
* Awareness of Primary Care and Steps to Wellbeing.
* Applies current research and theory into practice.
Information Technology
* Competent computer skills, experience inputting information on RIO
Additional requirements
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
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.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £44,962 a year p.a. / pro rata for part time
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