Job summaryWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated RN(MH) to join our Older Adult Community Mental Health Team.
You should be able to demonstrate your passion towards working with this older adult client group.
The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service under the supervision of experienced staff, and core responsibilities will include:
Acting as a Named Worker for a designated caseload to ensure service users receive a consistent approach and a named person to contact. This will involve building a working relationship and to promote an individual's ability to manage their own needs and independence.
As a named worker you will work in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team to support the overall care and treatment plan of the individual.
Undertake reassessments/reviews of people completing full needs strength assessments, risk assessment & care plan for implementation by a junior worker.
Participate in joint reviews, assessments where risk or joint visits are indicated by the MDT.
Contribute to/participate in multi-disciplinary service development.
Main duties of the jobCarry out comprehensive reassessments of an individual's health needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action.
To reassess, 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 collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner.
Act in accordance with the Community Mental Health Framework.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Primary Care colleagues.
Work in collaboration with the Safeguarding Manager to undertake Safeguarding Investigations when required within the team
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with data quality guidance, legislation and policy.
Maintaining an understanding of social care needs and how to navigate and signpost to social care services.
About usWe 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.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are 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 have you with us.
Job responsibilitiesClinical:
Carry out comprehensive reassessments of an individuals health needs in a variety of settings and agree the most appropriate course of action.
To reassess, 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 collaboratively with service users, carers and partner agencies.
Undertake all work in a culturally sensitive manner.
Act in accordance with the Community Mental Health Framework.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Primary Care colleagues.
Work in collaboration with the Safeguarding Manager to undertake Safeguarding Investigations when required within the team
Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records in line with data quality guidance, legislation and policy.
Maintaining an understanding of social care needs and how to navigate and signpost to social care services.
Supervision:
Regularly review own caseload with supervisor to promote efficacy and contribute to the overall management of Service.
Deliver supervision and contributing to PDR processes with more junior members of staff.
Participate in own PDR process, identifying training and development needs, and pursuing relevant actions to maintain and improve level of competence and effective contribution.
Education and Training:
Act as mentor to learners, keep up to date with relevant course and curriculum developments.
Participate in training relevant to role.
Promote insight and understanding of mental health issues to service users, carers, and other agencies.
Maintain the appropriate level of mandatory training
Person SpecificationTraining and Qualifications- Current registration with NMC.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of working within a mental healthcare setting.
- Experience of working in a recovery focused way
- Ability to implement, plan and evaluate care
- Experience of working with older adults with mental health presentation.
Other- Awareness and understanding of legislation and other factors influencing mental health services for older people.
- Flexibility required to meet service needs.
- Confidence in working in isolation.
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
