Job summary The Mental Health & Wellness Team (MH&WT) in Barking & Dagenham previously known as Community Recovery Team (CRT) is looking to recruit a Community Mental Health Nurse for a full-time/ part-time vacancy. The post holder will be working within a dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary team. Applicants will have substantial experience of working within a mental health setting and will possess excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as well as evidence-based knowledge of working in the Recovery Model framework. The Community Recovery Teams in Barking & Dagenham have gone through a transformation period, and this will be an opportunity for the post holder to be a pioneer in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. The Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in the newly formed Mental Wellness teams. All successful candidates will have the opportunity to participate in the projects that support the team and to apply for training and development initiatives. Main duties of the job You will be working as part of our multi-disciplinary team and will coordinate a caseload of service users that have complex and challenging needs. As a nurse you will have the opportunity to work within the wellness clinic to deliver physical and mental health interventions. We require good IT skills and knowledge of using electronic recording systems. It is essential that you are willing to work flexibly within the demands of the service. You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team and other agencies to deliver recovery focused health and social care interventions that includes managing risk and the Safeguarding of vulnerable adults. The successful candidate will be expected to provide managerial supervision to junior colleagues, mentor MDT students and participate in on-going educational and research programmes. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary with a minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum (pro rata for part-time). Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year plus HCAS per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 395-BD168-24-B Job locations Barking Community Hospital Upney Lane Barking IG11 9LX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details on the vacancy. Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy RMN, RGN, RNLD, OT or Social Work. Registration with relevant professional body Teaching qualification or other specific job related post-registration qualification (eg Mentoring and Enabling Learning in Practice, ENB-998 or equivalent) Evidence of CPD Experience Essential Working with adults who have complex mental health needs Working with adults dual diagnosis Working in an acute environment To have experience in working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, internal and external agencies in the provision of care To have experience of assessing, planning and initiate care Ability to work under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely clinical decisions in conjunction with the MDT Anility to work both independently and as part of the team Knowledge Essential Understanding the Care Act and its application Understanding of contemporary evidence based 'best practice Understanding of the mental capacity act Desirable Understanding of NICE CQC and DoH guidance Awareness of The 1983 Mental Health Act, related legal guidance and ethical practice Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Well-developed interpersonal skills, especially the ability to engage with service users and significant others in busy/high pressure environments Robust assessment of mental health presentation and risk profiling Ability to facilitate positive MDT working relationships across all service areas Ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate Ability to work closely with the families, friends and significant others of service users in assessing need and planning intervention Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equal opportunities in service delivery Ability to formulate clear and concise clinical records and be able to disseminate information appropriately and to relevant agencies Other Essential To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To be flexible, supportive and if required to take a new role within NELFT appropriate to knowledge, education and skills, as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy RMN, RGN, RNLD, OT or Social Work. Registration with relevant professional body Teaching qualification or other specific job related post-registration qualification (eg Mentoring and Enabling Learning in Practice, ENB-998 or equivalent) Evidence of CPD Experience Essential Working with adults who have complex mental health needs Working with adults dual diagnosis Working in an acute environment To have experience in working/liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, internal and external agencies in the provision of care To have experience of assessing, planning and initiate care Ability to work under pressure, quickly and effectively, making timely clinical decisions in conjunction with the MDT Anility to work both independently and as part of the team Knowledge Essential Understanding the Care Act and its application Understanding of contemporary evidence based 'best practice Understanding of the mental capacity act Desirable Understanding of NICE CQC and DoH guidance Awareness of The 1983 Mental Health Act, related legal guidance and ethical practice Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Well-developed interpersonal skills, especially the ability to engage with service users and significant others in busy/high pressure environments Robust assessment of mental health presentation and risk profiling Ability to facilitate positive MDT working relationships across all service areas Ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate Ability to work closely with the families, friends and significant others of service users in assessing need and planning intervention Understanding of and commitment to the principles of equal opportunities in service delivery Ability to formulate clear and concise clinical records and be able to disseminate information appropriately and to relevant agencies Other Essential To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area To be flexible, supportive and if required to take a new role within NELFT appropriate to knowledge, education and skills, as required 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). Additional information 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Barking Community Hospital Upney Lane Barking IG11 9LX Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)