Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Health
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Predominately night owl hours: 7.45pm - 8am)
- Job ref
- 301-JC-24-6340173
- Employer
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Michaels Court
- Town
- Lichfield
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
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Mental Health Nurse - MH & Social Inclusion Hub (Night Shift)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Band 6 Mental Health Clinician - NHS 111 Service (Night Owl Opportunity)
Are you a Night Owl or Night Nurse seeking an opportunity to contribute to mental health services? Join our innovative team at the NHS 111 Mental Health and Social Inclusion Hub. Thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a meaningful impact. We offer:
- Night Owl Shift: Embrace the freedom of night owl hours from 7:45pm to 8:00am.
- Work Arrangement: Be part of a team offering flexible night shift patterns to cater to mental health concerns at any time.
- Salary: Band 6 (Enhanced for Unsociable Hours)
Key Responsibilities: As a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse, you'll be the crucial link during night shifts, assessing mental health referrals and providing support primarily through telephone consultations. Your expertise will guide individuals through their mental health challenges.
Main duties of the job
The Band 6 Mental Health Nurse has a crucial role in processing, assessing and determine the mental health and social care needs of a person referred to determine their ongoing needs and facilitation of service provision. In addition the role will require excellent risk assessment and management skills in relation to and positive risk taking and decision making to enable safe and effective responses for an identified client group, largely by telephone/assessment.
You will participate in the delivery of the agreed aims and objectives of the service and identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. They will assist in the delivery of a high standard of Mental Health care to service users referred to the service. They will implement agreed systems for the monitoring of effectiveness of care. They will participate in the education and management of junior staff.
Working for our organisation
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:
Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube
What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube
What Sets Us Apart:
- Innovative Approach: Join an organisation at the forefront of transforming mental health services. Contribute to innovative initiatives challenging traditional approaches.
- First Point of Contact: As a Mental Health Nurse, be the first point of contact for individuals seeking support during night shifts. Make an immediate impact on their well-being.
- Supportive Team Environment: Join a positive and supportive team where your contributions are valued. Celebrate successes and support each other through challenges, creating a fulfilling work experience.
- Professional Development: Prioritise your growth with 100% levels of supervision. Receive both managerial and clinical supervision, ensuring a supportive environment for your development.
Person Specification: We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual with the following qualifications and attributes:
- Qualifications: Registered Mental Health Nurse.
- Clinical Expertise: Proven experience in conducting mental health assessments, risk assessments, and providing support primarily through telephone consultations.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and empathetic manner.
- Decision-Making: Strong decision-making skills, including positive risk-taking, and the ability to make effective and timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Team Collaboration: A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to flexible night shift patterns, demonstrating resilience and a proactive approach to challenges.
If you are a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Clinician seeking a role where you can truly make a difference, we invite you to join our NHS 111 Mental Health and Social Inclusion Hub. Take this opportunity to contribute to our transformative work, develop your expertise, and empower individuals on their journey toward recovery and well-being.
Apply Today and Shape Mental Health!
Join our passionate and dynamic team. For role-related inquiries, contact Debbie Shaw, Operational Lead, at [email protected] or call 0808 196 3002.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Be a Registered Mental Health Nurse - active on NMC register
- Ability to use computers and other information technology as required
Desirable criteria
- Non medical prescribing qualification AMHP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Have extensive post-registration experience
- Have previous experience of working in the community.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of previous working in a similar role.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Have knowledge of current initiatives impacting on the service
- Be able to lead on assessments by telephone confidently and competently.
- Can demonstrate the skills required to work within and across teams and professional boundaries
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
- Debbie Shaw
- Job title
- Operational Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0808 196 3002
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