We are looking for a Band 7 Community Mental Health Nurse to work in our new service, the Initiating Treatment Team, which was set up in April 23.
We are a Brief Intervention service providing short-term treatment, care, and support for people with mental health difficulties in the primary care sector. This role will give you the opportunity to network and build relationships with services and patients from across the Primary Care Network.
The successful candidate will work closely with our new Primary Care Network Mental Health Team to facilitate reviews of patient needs and initiate mental health treatment for a range of conditions. Promoting health and wellbeing through health promotion and education, as well as providing education, monitoring, and initiation of mental health medication management in primary care.
This is an exciting new service for the successful candidate to lead and shape the way forward in the delivery of Community Primary Care Mental Health Services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Registered Mental Health (RMN)
2. Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willing to undertake the training
3. Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD)
4. Experience of working within a Mental Health setting
5. Ability to work under pressure and manage the stress of others and oneself
6. Robust clinical judgement
7. Ability to work autonomously and take an appropriate level of responsibility
8. Participate in Patient Safety investigations, complaints, and any relevant investigations in line with Trust policies.
9. Mentorship and supervision of students
10. Develop innovative practice to deal creatively with service demands for referrals, allocations, monitoring of KPIs and clinical caseload management
11. To hold a UK driving licence, essential to drive to Primary Care Network bases and trust sites.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the above duties, you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role:
1. Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
2. Participate in the staff appraisal process and undertake for any staff you manage
3. Keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy
4. Provide management supervision where appropriate
Person Specification
Travel
Essential
* Full UK Licence
Desirable
* Evidence of professional development
Qualified RMN
Essential
* Qualified RMN
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Linden Centre
Chelmsford
CM1 7LF
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