The post-holder is responsible to the Manager of the Community Mental Health Service (CMHS) for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with a diagnosis of a severe and enduring mental health diagnosis. The practitioner is responsible for assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of care, within the Personalised Care Framework. The post holder may be required to supervise junior staff within the CMHS. Accountability: The post holder is accountable to the Community Services Manager through the Line Management system within the CMHS. Pay & Conditions: The post holder must have completed training as a first level registered nurse in mental health with a currently valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Salary will be Band 5. Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post: The post holder will assess all new referrals as appropriate, at home or in a clinic setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy. The post holder will provide nursing care and other interventions as appropriate in the right setting, in accordance with the agreed Operational Policy. The post holder will arrange for a defined group of practice patients to access other parts of Adult Mental Health Services and work closely with all other clinical professionals e.g. Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker etc. The post holder will act as a Key Worker for a defined group of patients and organise care in accordance with the Personalised Care Framework. The post-holder will take part in clinical audits of the CMHS. The post holder will ensure that their clinical practice is based on evidence and good practice and in accordance with NICE guidance, and Livewell Southwest policy and procedures. The post holder will be individually accountable for their practice in accordance with the NMC professional code of conduct. Staff Management: The post holder may be responsible for supervising some junior staff within the CMHS. Liaison and Administration: The post holder will maintain close links with in-patient services at Glenbourne, Home Treatment Team, Social Care, Primary Care services, MAIS, and the voluntary sector. The post holder will keep up to date electronic/paper records of all patient and staff activity, ensuring these are kept in a safe place, in accordance with NMC guidelines, and Livewell Southwest policies including Data Protection Act and the Mental Health Act. The post holder will be aware of NMC and Livewell Southwest guidelines on record keeping, confidentiality, Mental Health Act and Data Protection Act. Professional Development and Education: The post holder will be required to keep up-to-date this will include Mandatory training, developments in mental health nursing or sphere of practice, and NMC Revalidation. The post holder will participate in the provision of relevant community placements and training programmes for nurses. The post holder will be required to ensure that they receive appropriate regular line management and clinical supervision in line with current policies of Livewell Southwest. The post holder will participate in an annual appraisal; this Job Description will be reviewed at this time. Please see attached full job despcrtion and person specification