File to big to attach so adding Person Specification to this section. PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: CMHN Band 5 Development Post Locality: Dunstable CMHT Factors Essential Desirable How Tested Educational/ Qualification Registered Nurse (Mental Health) or Pre-graduate mental health nurse in the final six months of their training or a graduate mental health nurse who is pending their PIN. Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the B5 development programme. A/I Experience Experience of mental health nursing either in inpatient or community setting. Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary environment/community experience. Experience of working within an NHS/Local Authority environment and an understanding of the issues/ policies/ practice within these environments. A/I Knowledge Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity At (2005) & the Care Act (2014. Understanding of the principles of the recovery model and care Programme Approach Up to date knowledge of the current approaches to mental health nursing. Up to date knowledge of the issues that impact individuals and carers affected by mental health and / or cognitive impairment (where applicable) Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children. Understanding of the key themes of clinical governance and evidence based practice. Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities policies and practice and how they affect staff, service users and carers. Human Rights Act 1998. A/I Skills Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care using evidence based approaches Ability to prioritise workload. Excellent time management skills Ability to work autonomously and independently. Ability to be innovative in practice. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good IT skills. Ability to engage with people with serious mental health problems in a holistically. Additional Requirements Car driver essential and be able to travel between Trust sites throughout the County Full driving licence Flexible working according to the needs of the service and to support work/life balance and improving working lives.