Job summary
Would you be interested in anexciting opportunity to join a dynamic, motivated team that has an open andsupportive culture?
We are looking for anenthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated RMN who wouldlike the opportunity to work within our Older Adult Community Mental Health Teamwith patients that have functional and organic mental health needs.
The core working hours for our team isMonday to Friday (9pm -5pm) and this specific post is for hours per week,however there is scope for flexible working.
Youwill be part of an integrated team consisting of Community Mental HealthNurses, Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Medics, aClinical Psychologist, Support Workers, a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner,and administration staff. You will also be supported by the Team Manager whooffers a robust supervision and appraisal process.
We are a fun, engaging team where team members regularly support oneanother, and we have fantastic team morale. We regular participate in teambuilding exercises including our annual cooking competitions (yes, they aremandatory) and we have always received a lot of positive feedback from students.
We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity todevelop your knowledge and skills, therefore we offer continuing professional developmentopportunities including in-house training and additional training at Universityif requested.
Main duties of the job
Our OAMH service has developed a range of therapeutic interventions which has a Solution Focused approach at the core of its offer, and we receive regular team supervision involving Reflective practice, Complex case discussions and Solution Focused therapy supervision. Weare dedicated to upskilling as a team and regularly focus on continued professional development.
You will manage a caseload of patients with functional and organicmental health conditions from assessment to discharge and engage in therapeuticinterventions with them.
Youwill develop the skills to undertake full Psychosocial assessments, individualcare plans and risk assessments with patients and their carers.
Attend MDT meetings on a weekly basis todiscuss allocations, complex cases and there is also a lot of opportunity forjoint working.
Be involved in our Well-being clinic, which iscomprised of depot administration, medication reviews and post-diagnosticsupport.
Being involved in Solution focused supervision sessions,Reflective practice, Complex Case discussions and additional trainingopportunities.
To be provided with the opportunity to become involved in CST(Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) groups, Carers groups and anxiety managementgroup.
The Older Adult Mental Health service is comprised of severalspecialist teams, and you will have the opportunity to work with our Inpatientwards and Hospital at Home Team to meet the needs of more acutely unwellpatients.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain thehighest standards of professionalism.
2. Work as part of the Multidisciplinary team across a range ofclinical pathways.
3. To manage a caseload of patients with complex mentalhealth needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to assess,plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
4. Work with patients to identify therapeutic goalsthrough using a Solution focused approach, using specialist mental health toolsand care plans.
5. Plan and implement patient centred individual and/orgroup interventions to achieve therapeutic goals.
6. Maintain robust communication with patients, carers, and otherlocal agencies.
7. Maintain accurate timelyclinical records.
8. Support patients and carers to achieve agreed outcomes and goalsutilising the recovery model.
9. Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision andappraisal.
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
10. Documented evidence of continuing professional development
11. Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health
12. Minimum 1 year within / related specialty
13. Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work
Knowledge
Essential
14. Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group
15. Knowledge of Person Centre Care
16. Knowledge of Risk Assessment
17. Multi-disciplinary team working
Additional Criteria
Essential
18. Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
19. RMN (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree)
20. Mentors Award
21. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
22. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Skills & Abilities
Essential
23. Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities
24. Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information
25. Ability to build effective working relationships