Job summary
- Main area
- Community Mental Health for Older Adults
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 246-CNN6409669
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Sophie Centre, Julian Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 gross per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 23/07/2024
Employer heading
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Senior Community Mental Health Nurse
Band 6
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.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
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.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require
JOB DESCRIPTION/PERSON SPECIFICATION
Please read the job description/person specification carefully and ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience needed.
YOUR APPLICATION
It is important that you complete a formal application form as CV’s alone will not be accepted.
We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
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Job overview
Main duties of the job
About the Role: As a Community Mental Health Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the planning and delivery of direct patient care. You will work closely with a supportive team to ensure continuity of practice, providing essential mental health care services to individuals in need.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a dynamic team that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey as a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse.
The post holder will undertake the planning and delivery of direct patient care with appropriate supervision, ensuring continuity of practice and working within a multi-disciplinary and multiagency environment.
- Managing a caseload and the provision of Mental Health Care services to people with mental health care needs. Support and advising to other health care professionals. To support aspects of service development.
- Provide an appropriate learning environment for relevant University students.
- To be responsible for accurate mental health documents of all patients on admission, discharge and at review.
- Have an excellent knowledge of mental health conditions, relevant medications and treatment.
- Have experience or an understanding of working with people who have dementia.
- demonstrate ability to produce excellent highly detailed, assessments and risk management plans
This is an exciting opportunity to relocate and work 9-5 hrs between Monday to Friday.
Working for our organisation
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Benefits included with this role are:-
- NHS pension
- a comprehensive in house & external training programmes
- career progression
- starting annual leave of 27 days per annum increasing to 33 days pa based on length of service (plus paid bank holidays)
- staff physio service
- NHS discounts and many more.
Working in Norfolk: Working in Norfolk, UK, offers a unique blend of professional and lifestyle benefits. Enjoy a high quality of life with stunning countryside, picturesque coastlines, and charming historic towns. Norfolk boasts a lower cost of living compared to many UK regions, making it an affordable place to settle. The area is known for its friendly communities and excellent schools, ideal for families. Professionally, Norfolk offers diverse job opportunities, especially in healthcare. With a slower pace of life, beautiful natural surroundings, and vibrant cultural scene, Norfolk provides a perfect balance between work and leisure.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Why Join Us?
- Exciting Relocation Opportunity: Embrace a fresh start and relocate to a vibrant community.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a balanced schedule with 9-5 hours, Monday to Friday, giving you the flexibility to maintain a fulfilling personal life.
- Professional Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values continuous learning and professional development.
- Supportive Environment: Work within a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care and support to both patients and colleagues
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, click APPLY!
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Nursing degree or equivalent
- Mentoring / Mentorship (ENB988 or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Evidence at social care / health related study
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Familiar with risk assessment and its management
Desirable criteria
- Previous community experience
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ivan Codling
- Job title
- Clinical Tem Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 978334
- Additional information
Please contact Ivan Codling or Annabell Currie, [email protected] for any additional information you would like to know about this post.
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