Community Mental Health Nurse for Older People
Job Title: Community Mental Health Nurse for Older People
By joining us, you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Main duties of the job
* To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983) and the revised subsequent act Mental Capacity Act (2005) and the NMC Professional Code of Conduct at all times and be a positive role model.
* The Post Holder will support Primary Care in management of people presenting with mental health problems by offering assessment, nurse diagnosis, and treatment options and will liaise with Primary Care professionals through regular informal and formal meetings.
* To deliver a high-quality community nursing service to Older People with mental health problems, in a multi-professional framework and the ability to lone work adhering to local and Trust policies.
* To prescribe services that meet the user/carer needs, in conjunction with others. To attend and prepare reports for MDT meetings and to participate in the Teams DUTY Rota system.
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Job responsibilities
Trust: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Location: West Park - The Meadows
Pay Rates: Day £22.89 per hour, Sat/Nights £29.42 per hour, Sun/Bank Hols £35.96 per hour
Contract length: Ongoing full time
Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday 9-5
Qualifications/Experience
Qualifications required:
* Successful completion of Mentorship course OR equivalent
Experience required:
* One-year post-registration either RMN, Occupational therapy, or social worker qualification experience OR
* Previous experience of working in the Community minimum one year
* *RMN registered with the NMC
* *Suitable for someone who is passionate about ensuring a high-quality holistic approach to the care and support provided to clients in the community.
Benefits:
* Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
* Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider.
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
* Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
* Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
* Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of:
* Statement of NMC Registration
* Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Experience
* A minimum of 6 months paid experience as Community Mental Health Nurse for Older People within the last 3 years.
* Restraint and ILS Training completed within the last 12 months (desirable).
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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