Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool Community Mental Health Team is seeking to appoint a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. This post provides the opportunity for a forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual to develop and implement safe, sound, and supportive services that embrace the provision of holistic care. With a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working, you will need to be an innovative thinker and be able to form effective relationships.
You will also need to have a working knowledge of risk assessment and management, and the ability to explore issues relating to the impact of health and social needs on mental health and well-being.
DBS 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Main duties of the job
* To actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence, and compassion within the clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.
* To undertake mental health assessments including risk assessments within a multi-disciplinary assessment team.
* To be proficient in referring to other clinicians within the service or referring to other services/agencies where necessary.
* To provide a fast, responsive service to assess individuals' needs.
* Providing a communication structure between GPs, IAPT, and non-IAPT services in LSCFT, non-statutory service, as a means of ensuring the highest possible standards of patient care.
* To provide mentoring and clinical supervision to other staff and trainees on placement.
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse Degree/Diploma
* On-going registration with the NMC.
* Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development.
Experience
* Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing care needs.
* Experienced in acting as a mentor/assessor of student staff.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of common and complex mental health problems and medication used in relation to these.
* Knowledge of common physical health conditions.
* Understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Skills
* Developed clinical and managerial skills.
* Clear ability to understand new concepts and ideas and excellent clinical practice.
* Ability to maintain own performance and participation in group skills.
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.
Address
The Gateway, South Stand Blackpool Football Stadium
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (subject to confirmation)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-FYL588-MS
Job locations
The Gateway, South Stand Blackpool Football Stadium
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