Job summary Would you be interested in an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, motivated team that has an open and supportive culture? We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and motivated RMN who would like the opportunity to work within our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team with patients that have functional and organic mental health needs. The core working hours for our team is Monday to Friday (9pm -5pm) and this specific post is for 37.5 hours per week, however there is scope for flexible working. You will be part of an integrated team consisting of Community Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Junior Medics, a Clinical Psychologist, Support Workers, a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, and administration staff. You will also be supported by the Team Manager who offers a robust supervision and appraisal process. We are a fun, engaging team where team members regularly support one another, and we have fantastic team morale. We regular participate in team building exercises including our annual cooking competitions (yes, they are mandatory) and we have always received a lot of positive feedback from students. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills, therefore we offer continuing professional development opportunities including in-house training and additional training at University if 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 organic mental health conditions from assessment to discharge and engage in therapeutic interventions with them. You will develop the skills to undertake full Psychosocial assessments, individual care plans and risk assessments with patients and their carers. Attend MDT meetings on a weekly basis to discuss allocations, complex cases and there is also a lot of opportunity for joint working. Be involved in our Well-being clinic, which is comprised of depot administration, medication reviews and post-diagnostic support. Being involved in Solution focused supervision sessions, Reflective practice, Complex Case discussions and additional training opportunities. To be provided with the opportunity to become involved in CST (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) groups, Carers groups and anxiety management group. The Older Adult Mental Health service is comprised of several specialist teams, and you will have the opportunity to work with our Inpatient wards and Hospital at Home Team to meet the needs of more acutely unwell patients. 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. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9798-0862 Job locations F Block, Kidderminster Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster DY11 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Work as part of the Multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical pathways. To manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Work with patients to identify therapeutic goals through using a Solution focused approach, using specialist mental health tools and care plans. Plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group interventions to achieve therapeutic goals. Maintain robust communication with patients, carers, and other local agencies. Maintain accurate timely clinical records. Support patients and carers to achieve agreed outcomes and goals utilising the recovery model. Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal. For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Work as part of the Multidisciplinary team across a range of clinical pathways. To manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs, using evidence based / patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. Work with patients to identify therapeutic goals through using a Solution focused approach, using specialist mental health tools and care plans. Plan and implement patient centred individual and/or group interventions to achieve therapeutic goals. Maintain robust communication with patients, carers, and other local agencies. Maintain accurate timely clinical records. Support patients and carers to achieve agreed outcomes and goals utilising the recovery model. Provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal. 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 Documented evidence of continuing professional development Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health Minimum 1 year within / related specialty Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group Knowledge of Person Centre Care Knowledge of Risk Assessment Multi-disciplinary team working Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Qualifications Essential RMN (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree) Mentors Award Evidence of Continuing Professional Development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information Ability to build effective working relationships Person Specification Experience Essential Documented evidence of continuing professional development Significant post registration experience including experience within mental health Minimum 1 year within / related specialty Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge and application of interventions relevant to patient group Knowledge of Person Centre Care Knowledge of Risk Assessment Multi-disciplinary team working Additional Criteria Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the role Qualifications Essential RMN (Degree / Diploma and working towards degree) Mentors Award Evidence of Continuing Professional Development I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information Ability to build effective working relationships 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Address F Block, Kidderminster Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster DY11 6RJ Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)