Registered Mental Health Nurse (Adult Care Community)

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the South Derbyshire community mental health team.

You will have the opportunity to work as a CPN within the short term offer and hold your own case load.

You will be part of a friendly multi-disciplinary team, we actively promote professional development, with a diverse range of training, you will be offered supervision and support within your role to work to a high standard.

We are proud of our open culture and our work ethics.

We value and respect each and every member of the team.

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Be able to communicate complex, and sensitive information in circumstances where mental ill health creates barriers to understanding, and to overcome barriers to establishing good relationships to enable care planning and collaborative working.

Be responsible for assuring individuals on caseload have a personalised plan of care that is formulated in a collaborative way and with agreed outcomes associated with current evidence.

Assume the role as a lead professional/Care Co-ordinator for patients on their caseload.

Be responsible for the delivery of core interventions and Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).

Ensure that patients on their caseload have up to date safety plans in place, completed in collaboration and shared where appropriate across the health community.

Participate in the process of clinical supervision.

Provide therapies, within skill set that are appropriate to meet the specific needs of the individual based on their diagnosis, Life stage and abilities.

Promote health education in accordance with the trust making every contact count and based upon individuals holistic assessments.
The post holder will work in conjunction with current Trust Care Programme Approach processes, assuring that clinical systems are in place for individuals on their caseload.

Engage in professional development and training.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

The post holder will be clinically responsible for supporting the delivery of a flexible, responsive local service within Swadlincote and surrounding areas.

The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues that also work within the short term offer, VCSE and Adult Social Care along with internal and external MDT. This also includes key partners and those within the local community to develop services to meet the mental health needs of the community.

The post holder will communicate with people with a range of mental health needs, to provide and receive complex, sensitive information to people where there are barriers to understanding.

The post holder will employ a wide range of skills, building on and developing their expertise and actively seeking advice and collaboration with issues which may not be readily within their sphere of competence.

As a registered practitioner you are professionally and legally accountable under the NMC code of professional practice.

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.