Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse at the North Sheffield Community Mental Health Team. You will provide a range of mental health nursing intervention as part of a supportive and dynamic multi disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job
You will need to possess excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of the wider team in order to assess, plan and evaluate care. You should have a positive approach to meeting the needs of our service users and be motivated, empowered and enthusiastic to both learn and share.

You will also likely to be expected to work as part of the duty system which operates within the general working hours of 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday on a rotational basis. This 'mini team' is supported by other clinical professional and management.

About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share which we are keen to listen to and learn from.

We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to hear from you.

We continue to be excited by the opportunities this pilot project brings to further integrate with others and be a service that works as a team to meet the varied needs of the people we have contact with.

Job responsibilities
The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service and core responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a Named Worker for service users
• Comprehensive assessment of new referrals
• Carrying a varied caseload defined by need
• Contributing to a duty system on a rota basis
• Contribute to Multidisciplinary service development

Clinical

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of an individuals health and social care needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action. This includes first presentation to service.
• To assess, evaluate and manage clinical risk
• To formulate a plan of care based on identified need
• Deliver evidence based interventions as appropriate
• Review effectiveness of care plan at regular intervals
• To work within safeguarding processes, including where required to act as safeguarding investigator / manager.
• To work collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies
• To maintain computer held care records in an accurate and timely fashion
• Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner
• Act in accordance with Care Management System, Acute and Schedule Care Pathways as appropriate.
• Develop effective working relationships with Primary Care & Voluntary Sector colleagues

Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Working knowledge and understanding of MHA/MCA
• Knowledge and understanding of appropriate therapeutic approaches and engagement strategies
• Knowledge and understanding of PDR and supervision processes as a supervisee
• Demonstrable risk assessment and risk management skills with evidence of positive risk taking

Desirable

• Additional skills /training in psychosocial interventions for people with SMI, CBTp and family interventions
• Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing

Training and qualifications
Essential

• Relevant Health or Social Care professional qualification - Nursing or Social Work
• Current registration with NMC, HCPC
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Supervision training

Experience
Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Extensive experience in mental health in both inpatient and community settings
• Experience of managing/supervising others
• Experience of working in a recovery focussed way
• Able to work with a male-only caseload

Desirable

• Experience of working with adults in acute/crisis/relapse presentation
• Experience in a Community Mental Health Team/Assertive Outreach team

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.