Senior Mental Health Nurse in King's Lynn

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

The Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse is a key member of the West Norfolk Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), providing specialist assessment, care planning, treatment, and care coordination for adults experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes recovery, supports independence, and enables individuals to achieve the best possible outcomes within their local community.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care in line with NSFT values, Trust policies and the NMC Code.
• Undertake assessments under appropriate supervision, contribute to care planning, deliver interventions and evaluate outcomes for service users.
• Monitor mental and physical health needs, including medication management, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Develop and manage a caseload under supervision, working collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
• Undertake risk assessments and contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to effective multidisciplinary team working.
• Participate in supervision, appraisal, mandatory training and continuous professional development activities.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives.

Working for our organisation

At NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Benefits included with this role are:

• A comprehensive in-house and external training programme
• Starting annual leave of 27 days per annum (increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service, plus bank holidays)
• NHS discounts and many more

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We want you in our team if you share our values and core beliefs. If you want to work in an environment of mutual respect, transparency, integrity, and collaborative working we are the team for you.

Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities

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If you would like an informal conversation about the role please don't hesitate to contact Liz Mack, Operational Manager.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or equivalent – Mental Health
• Practice Assessor and Practice Assessor training (NMC registrants) or Practice Educator (AHP & Social Worker Registrants)
• Ongoing professional development working towards degree level (if professional registration is following a diploma level course)
• Recognised Leadership / Management training
• Higher degree or post graduate certificate in area of clinical / therapeutic practice

Experience

• Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge of mental health practice from previous experience
• Demonstrate effective risk assessment and risk management experience
• Experience in the delivery of clinical interventions

Skills

• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Conflict resolution and Breakaway training (or requirement to undertake within first 12 weeks)
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills

Other

• Ability and willingness to travel independently to meet the needs and requirements of the service

Knowledge

• The ability to use clinical assessment tools and outcome measures effectively and collaboratively
• An understanding of the policies and guidelines both local and national
• Up to date knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks including Mental Health Act

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

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