Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary Community Mental Health Nurse at either grade 5 or 6 to join our expanding Community Mental Health Team-Older People Service based at Baghill House. We are seeking either an experienced community mental health nurse or a potential development post can be offered. This is a full-time position for one year to cover maternity leave. We are a small, friendly, and passionate team looking to recruit a like-minded group of 5 or 6 nurses to work within our integrated team of both Trust and local authority professionals. A car and driving license are essential for this role due to the area that we cover. The ideal candidate will be a qualified nurse with up-to-date professional expertise and experience in areas such as treatment, administration of injections, monitoring of wellbeing, assessment/risk management, social care support, and case management. The post holder will also be responsible for becoming a mentor, supporting students and colleagues with their development, and assuming the daily functions within the band's six role, development will be offered if a band 5. Therefore, good IT skills are required, including familiarity with the electronic systems that support our work. The post is being advertised as either a band 6 post or as a development post at band 5 post whereby the successful candidate must successfully undertake/achieve band 6 competency framework to gain the band 6 role. Main duties of the job Will monitoring, support and offer therapeutic treatment to service users. Will hold a caseload and support service users with complex mental health needs. Will be able to risk manage safely within the community whilst supporting person centred approach/ recovery model. Work both independent and has part of a team. The post holder will require good IT, communication skills and be able to write clear comprehensive reports in set timeframe works on two electronic systems. Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. Become an Ice user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. The post holder will support mentoring of students on placement and offer other educational advice support to other professionals when needed. We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form. About us We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers. We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities. Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust. Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible. Date posted 02 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9378-W1188 Job locations Community Mental Health Team Older People East Baghill House Pontefract WF8 1QW Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a community mental health team east older people. Please refere to the Band 6 Job Description for further information. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of a community mental health team east older people. Please refere to the Band 6 Job Description for further information. Person Specification Experience Essential Band 5 Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings. Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers. Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions. Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings. Band 6 Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems. Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees. Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings. Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions. Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings. Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand. Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care. Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs. Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing. Desirable Band 5 Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees Experience of working. holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing. Band 6 Experience of working in an assertive community treatment model. Personal Attributes Essential Band 5 Ability to work on as part of MDT. Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours. Reliable and enthusiastic. Motivated and resourceful. Professional attitude. Band 6 Time management. Self-direction. Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Autonomy. Diplomacy. Leadership skills. Training Essential Band 5 Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management. Band 6 Assessment and care planning skills. Risk assessment and risk management. Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Band 5 Relevant Post basic qualification and training. Band 6 Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence. Qualifications Essential Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist. Band 6 RMN Current NMC registration. Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration. Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring. Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate. Desirable Band 5 Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring. Expected to work towards Practice Educator. Special Knowledge/Skills Essential Band 5 Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding. Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance. Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of audit processes. Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment. Band 6 Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach. Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance. Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers. Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager. Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity. Knowledge of audit processes. Knowledge of carer services/ issues. Desirable Band 5 Knowledge of audit processes. Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment. Band 6 Proven activity in audit. Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder. Physical Attributes Essential Band 5 & 6 Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). Person Specification Experience Essential Band 5 Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings. Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers. Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques which can be incorporated into one to one and / or group interventions. Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings. Band 6 Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing complex mental health problems. Experience of supporting and supervising colleagues/students/trainees. Experience of using IT systems to support, record and monitor clinical activity. Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings. Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic interventions. Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings. Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand. Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals for e.g practitioners within long term conditions, primary care. Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs. Experience of working holistically with older adults in a bio psycho-social model of care with emphasis on physical ill health that impacts on mental wellbeing. Desirable Band 5 Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees Experience of working. holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing. Band 6 Experience of working in an assertive community treatment model. Personal Attributes Essential Band 5 Ability to work on as part of MDT. Good communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures. A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability) A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of services users and the team including extended hours. Reliable and enthusiastic. Motivated and resourceful. Professional attitude. Band 6 Time management. Self-direction. Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, flexible resourcefulness, adaptable A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability). Autonomy. Diplomacy. Leadership skills. Training Essential Band 5 Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management. Band 6 Assessment and care planning skills. Risk assessment and risk management. Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Band 5 Relevant Post basic qualification and training. Band 6 Successful completion of venepuncture course and able to demonstrate competence. Qualifications Essential Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational therapist. Band 6 RMN Current NMC registration. Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration. Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring. Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate. Desirable Band 5 Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring. Expected to work towards Practice Educator. Special Knowledge/Skills Essential Band 5 Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding. Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance. Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of audit processes. Knowledge of carer services/ issues/ assessment. Band 6 Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach. Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance. Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers. Shows awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care. Ability to act up in the absence of the team manager. Knowledge of using IT systems to record clinical activity. Knowledge of audit processes. Knowledge of carer services/ issues. Desirable Band 5 Knowledge of audit processes. Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment. Band 6 Proven activity in audit. Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder. Physical Attributes Essential Band 5 & 6 Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy). 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. 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. 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 South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust Address Community Mental Health Team Older People East Baghill House Pontefract WF8 1QW Employer's website https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)