Professional qualification Mental Health Nursing Registration with HCPC / NMC Experience in community mental health work Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the practitioner role resulting from legislative or service changes, as appropriate. Experience of supervision Experience of some crisis work/interventions Knowledge of CPA policy Experience in working with people with moderate to severe mental health needs Extensive knowledge / experience in social inclusion and recovery model of care Knowledge of mental health legislation Experience of MDT working Ability to care coordinate and be responsible for a caseload Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT Ability to supervise junior staff / students Effective time management Excellent written and verbal communication skills Recording relevant documentation to a professional standard Ability to communicate informally and develop supportive relationships with clients, carers and other professionals Utilise the supervision process Ability to value diversity and respond constructively to discriminatory behaviour Ability to provide professional expertise in the care of mental health service users Ability to provide appropriate education and training to peers and assistant as appropriate Computer literacy Flexible and adaptable Use of a car or access to a means of mobility to travel across the Trust footprint in line with service needs Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies Appointments to regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS disclosure Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to give you the best chance of being shortlisted.