Senior Community Mental Health Nurse (Older Persons)

The post holder will assess people with moderate to severe mental illness There will be some memory assessment work in the role. The postholder will develop treatment plans with support from an experienced team that includes Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, Senior Nurses and an Occupational Therapist. The postholder will ensure service users have a clear recovery and discharge plan from the beginning of treatment.

NSFT's Community Services for Older People were rated Good in the most recent CQC inspection report and we are proud of our positive and caring approach to the patients and carers we are working with.

As a team we focus on Continuing Professional Development and have a drive for further developing our clinical knowledge and skills. The team have established links with Primary Care and other agencies, which enhance our work and ensure we are able to help and support our patients.

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Interviews are yet to be confirmed, and candidates may only be given a minimum of 3 days notice. You will be contacted via email and invited to book a time. These emails may go to your SPAM, so please keep checking all your emails if applying.

Benefits included with this role are:-

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.

Qualification

Essential: - Registered Mental Health Nurse with the relevant professional registration; - Mentorship (ENB988 or equivalent)

Desirable: - Evidence at social care / health related study

Experience

Essential: - Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team; - Familiar with risk assessment and its management

Desirable: - Previous community experience

Other

Essential: - Able to travel independently

Desirable: - Ability to transport patients as appropriate.

Knowledge

Essential: - Up to date and evidence-based knowledge of Person Centred Care; - Working knowledge / application of the Mental Health Act

Skills

Essential: - Able to demonstrate the ability to process, plan and delegate work