Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic Older Persons Community Mental Health Team based at Princess Road Clinic in Malton - Ryedale MHSOP CMHT. As a senior nurse you will have a genuine interest in collaborative working with older adults experiencing functional and/or organic mental health problems including their carers and families. You will help the team to provide wellbeing and recovery focused care for individuals with complex and challenging mental health needs, including dementia, depression, anxiety and psychotic illnesses, within community-based settings. Applicants must have the ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies as the post covers a wide geographical area. The position advertised is for a band 6 registered nurse however we would also welcome applications from band 5 applications, that do not currently meet all the band 6 person specifications as a development post from 5 to band 6. A competency framework will be developed for the successful candidate based on the skills/knowledge gaps of the individual in fully meeting the essential criteria as outlined in the person specification, with a timeframe for completion. Applicants must be clear on which essential criteria is not yet met at application stage. Main duties of the job This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to develop their leadership and clinical skills in a community setting. As a core member of the team, you will also be responsible for your own caseload, providing assessments, care co-ordination and delivering intervention in the community with people who have complex needs ranging from mild to moderate level of need to severe and enduring level of need and complexity. You will demonstrate excellent assessment and analysis skills, interpersonal, communication and team working skills. You will need to be committed to working collaboratively with a range of statutory and third sector agencies to promote holistic wellbeing and recovery focused care. Ryedale MHSOP CMHT is a lively, dynamic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team committed to collaboration and joint working. You will support the team's improvement activities for co-creation, aiming to deliver care that is highly personalised to each individual's needs and working closely with families, paid and unpaid carers. Applicants need to be able to travel independently for this role, as the team visit people at their homes and other care settings. About us The vacancy is within a community-based service that delivers care across a wide geographic footprint associated with two large local Primary Care Networks - North Riding PCN and South Hambleton and Ryedale PCN. The team are committed to providing excellent evidence-based quality care to older adults. It is imperative that the successful candidate has a flexible pro-active approach to their person-centred practice. Nursing applicants should already hold NMC registration and have successfully completed their preceptorship programme. Please note: Newly qualified Nurses or those due to qualify will be recruited via a separate process Please refer to the attached job description and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a competency framework to progress from band5 to band 6, keeping a portfolio of evidence and clinical achievement to support the uplift to band 6. This is a structured process which will be supported through clinical and management supervision. All staff must have been in a band 5 post for no less than 18 months before they can transition to a band 6 as recommended nationally by Health Education England and NHSE. This post is only open to those candidates who already have their NMC registration in place. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 346-NYM-003-25 Job locations Princess Road Clinic Princess Road Malton YO17 7JP Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information and to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. We encourage interested candidates to make contact with us to find out more about our team and the services we provide. You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team, including the Team Manager and the Clinical Specialist Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner. 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. We encourage interested professional to get in touch with us to discuss the role and our services. It may also be possible for you to arrange a visit to Princess Road Clinic to meet the team prior to interview. Please contact: Lucy Prowse - Operational Team Manager of Ryedale MHSOP CMHT lucy.prowsenhs.net Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information and to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying. We encourage interested candidates to make contact with us to find out more about our team and the services we provide. You will have an enthusiastic approach towards your own personal and professional development. In return, you will receive regular appraisal, clinical, management and caseload supervision and will benefit from the support of an experienced and committed multi-disciplinary leadership team, including the Team Manager and the Clinical Specialist Nurse/Advanced Nurse Practitioner. 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. We encourage interested professional to get in touch with us to discuss the role and our services. It may also be possible for you to arrange a visit to Princess Road Clinic to meet the team prior to interview. Please contact: Lucy Prowse - Operational Team Manager of Ryedale MHSOP CMHT lucy.prowsenhs.net Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months Experience Essential 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework) Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate. Supervising or assessing students on practice placement. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Knowledge Essential Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Detailed 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. Research and development methodology. Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment. Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections Skills Essential Provide leadership and monitor, coordinate and prioritise the activities of a team. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and undertake key worker responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice Other Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours. Able to travel independently across the trust as required Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months Experience Essential 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework) Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers. Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate. Supervising or assessing students on practice placement. Working in a multi-disciplinary team Quality improvement activities Knowledge Essential Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act). Detailed 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. Research and development methodology. Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment. Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections Skills Essential Provide leadership and monitor, coordinate and prioritise the activities of a team. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers/families and all members of the multidisciplinary team Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and undertake key worker responsibilities Provide effective clinical supervision, teaching, training and assessing in clinical practice Other Essential Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours. Able to travel independently across the trust as required Able to engage with vulnerable people and work effectively in distressing and challenging circumstances 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 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Address Princess Road Clinic Princess Road Malton YO17 7JP Employer's website https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)