Job summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Nurse, at Band 6 to work via a Bank Contract, based in Hemel. You will be joining our Temporary Staffing Team within HPFT - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

The post-holder will be responsible for the clinical and operational day to day service delivery, ensuring that an individualised comprehensive assessment, and Care Management service, is effectively delivered.

Responsibilities include the clinical and operational supervision of junior nursing staff and students as delegated by the team manager and will be supporting the Team Leader.

You will be accountable for delivering a quality service that is effective and efficient in line with the organisation's objectives and performance indicators, and to contribute to strategic service development working collaboratively with other agencies.

The post holder will formulate a care plan and risk assessment, review its effectiveness and re-plan using evidence-based interventions to best effect, in partnership with the service user. You will initiate, plan and deliver effective risk management systems within the clinical area.

All applicants need to hold a valid Professional Registration - NMC- and can evidence this.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to undertake assessments of the need of service users who meet the service eligibility criteria, and their family. You will be expected to identify and respond to acute presentations in order to manage risk and promote the safety and well-being of the service user.

The role is based in Hemel Hempstead and possibly St Albans. Travelling within the local area and across Hertfordshire when required, so you will need to be a car driver.

Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required

About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.

Job responsibilities

• Support the Team Leader in establishing and maintaining effective inter team and inter agency communication.
• Provide effective liaison/communication throughout the care pathway to service users, their carers and others, responding sensitively to all needs especially in highly emotive settings.
• To maintain effective joint working with others, developing positive working relationships and clear communications with Multi-disciplinary Teams and other professionals.
• Ensure that all relevant information regarding service users care, in particular, issues of concern, RE practice and workload are communicated as necessary to the line manager.
• Liaise with other professionals in relation to service user care, actively participating in care planning and review meetings and attending case conferences required.
• Act as a Care Coordinator ensuring high quality care delivery at all times.
• Take a leading role in designated projects/service development as allocated.
• Support the line manager/service line lead in the effective and timely management of complaints and serious untoward incidents.
• Identify the training needs of junior staff highlighting this to the Team Leader.
• Plan, develop and deliver training to others as needed.
• Undertake Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) duties or be willing to undertake AMHP training.

Please see JD attached for further information and responsibilities required

Qualifications
Essential

• RMN or Dip/BSc (Hons) / MSc in Mental Health Nursing
• ENB 998/Preceptorship and Mentorship

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential

• At least 2 years of post-registration experience with at least one year at Band 5
• Experience of working in acute mental health inpatient/day care services
• Experience and knowledge of working in a multi-ethnic community

Desirable

• Experience of working with acute mental health problems in a community setting

Skills
Desirable

• Substantial IT skills

Other
Essential

• Car Driver

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.