Community Mental Health Nurse

To deliver a health and social care service working as an integral member of the Community Mental Health Services providing a service for people experiencing / recovering from severe and enduring mental health problems.

The post holder through case management will lead and contribute to the provision of a comprehensive range of community services as a key worker for a defined caseload.

To be accountable for a clinical caseload delivering appropriate and effective evidence based care to meet the needs of the individual.

To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to facilitate and promote rehabilitation and recovery helping patients to achieve and maintain their optimum level of mental health functioning and quality of life in the community.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https: //www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https: //workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https: //youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https: //www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Knowledge

Desirable: - Experience in mental health work; - experience in delivering psycho-social interventions

Experience

Essential: - Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health; - Crisis working; - Management of complex needs

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree, Diploma or equivalent in R.M.N, and significant pre-qualification experience plus additional training/short courses

Desirable: - Continuing post qualification Mental health training; - Experience of working with People with mental health problems

Skills