Job overview
We have an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity for a motivated Mental Health Nurse with an interest in working with people with diverse mental health needs.
This is a developmental post for a band 5 newly qualified nurse to gain experience in the community. Upon successful completion of preceptorship and probation, they will be uplifted to a Band 6.
Main duties of the job
* To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the evidence-based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group.
* Responsible for the admission, case conference/reviews, and discharge in collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach of a designated caseload.
* Responsible for ensuring the post holder understands and meets their professional responsibilities under Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Legislation.
* Responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to, and implemented.
* Responsible for the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision.
* Responsible for establishing therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Councils professional code of conduct.
* Responsible for ensuring that carers’ assessments, education, and support are delivered in accordance with the requirements of the NSF.
* Responsible for deputising and providing appropriate support and caseload coverage for colleagues/team members.
Working for our organisation
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including:
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, and we encourage people with a disability to apply.
If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants, and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly. We would advise, however, due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Covid Vaccination
Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS, we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defense against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information, please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.
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