We are looking for a Band 5, Registered Nurse (RMN) to work within MHCIT. This vacancy is also open to about to be newly qualified nurses where there is a full preceptorship programme.
We are looking for individuals who have experience working with people who have mental health problems and complex needs. We are seeking proactive and confident people who can adapt to changing situations and environments, and who work well within a team. You will be expected to be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the service overall. This is an ideal opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in one setting.
We are keen to support your development throughout your nursing career, and you will have access to a range of training courses. You will be supported within your role through a personalised induction period which supports both your development and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
* To lead and present complex, sensitive and challenging clinical and professional communication processes that may impact where there are barriers to understanding.
* To communicate complex information to users and carers regarding personal, psycho-social problems in an empathic and supportive way. This will involve using inter-personal skills where agreement or co-operation is required.
* Demonstrate a range of clinical interventions, procedures and practices which are evidence based and relevant to the clinical area.
* To assess the needs of patients and their carers based on the analysis of a range of facts or situations. Interventions will be planned on the assessment information and the interpretation of this e.g. Mental Health assessment/risk assessment.
* To contribute to assessment and management plan for patients with high risk clinical needs to ensure safety of patients, carers, staff and the general public.
We have a strong commitment to supervision and personal development reviews, and you will have a supervisor to support you with the knowledge and support required with this post.
About us
We are an award-winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. We are a forward-thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
Job responsibilities
Any queries please email either Helen Collins (hcollins5@nhs.net) or Dawn Houston (dawnhoston@nhs.net).
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Part III or 13 of NMC live register
* Degree or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning in either nursing, mental health, learning disability or related area
* A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
* An understanding of relevant clinical practice/standards within identified clinical area
* Basic IT skills
Desirable
* Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree or post graduate level or equivalent knowledge/experiential learning
* Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
* Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
Experience
Essential
* Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in mental health/learning disability clinical practice areas
* Understanding of caseload management and care co-ordination responsibilities
Desirable
* Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
* Act as Care Programme Approach (CPA) co-ordinator
Skills and Competencies
Essential
* Evidence of good time management skills
* Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
Desirable
* Working knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
* Ability to manage daily operations and maintain a safe working environment.
Employer details
Employer name
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Miranda House
Gladstone Street
Hull
HU3 2RT
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