Job summary
Internal only

Calderdale IHBT Team are recruiting Band 5 community mental health nurses. Successful candidates will support the 136 service provision and the home treatment team function.

The team is based at Calderdale Royal Hospital and provides an alternative to hospital admission for adults in mental health crisis while supporting their families and carers in the co-production of care planning and delivery.

We reserve the right to close the application prior to the advertised date if sufficient applications have been received. The post is suitable for newly qualified nurses.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to have their up-to-date flu vaccination to protect staff and patients.

Main duties of the job
The Calderdale Home Treatment Team is a multidisciplinary mental health team covering the Calderdale locality for adults aged 18-65. The 136 suite at the Dales is commissioned as a place of safety for persons detained under the act by police.

The team actively manage the suite alongside community home based treatment provision and employ police liaison practitioners who link in with the Calderdale police hub, to support and engage with service users the police encounter.

The team gatekeeps hospital admissions and also in-reaches the wards to minimise length of hospital stays where appropriate.

This post is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in an acute community setting with opportunities for experiential learning supported by senior staff.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the West Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities. We do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups. We value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means we are accountable to our members, who can have a say in how we are run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Salary £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Band: Band 5
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Closing date: 06 November 2026
Reference number: C9378-CK2572

Job responsibilities
Job purpose
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of skilled interventions to address identified needs and risk for allocated clients on a defined caseload. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team.

Key result areas

• To work as a member of an integrated multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment of clients and their carers, planning, implementing and evaluating skilled interventions to address identified needs.
• To have knowledge of current issues and research relevant to the legislative framework and systems in which mental health care is delivered e.g. CPA, MHA (1983).
• To contribute to service development within the clinical governance structure and policies and procedures of the Trust. Adhering to NHS guidance outlined by the relevant statutory registration bodies.
• Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred. Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers. Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved. Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.
• To be competent in all aspects of care and risk management as defined within the framework of the care programme approach.
• To work collaboratively with clients, carers and multiple other agencies to provide effective care to optimise and maintain clients' mental health and overall functioning, ensuring needs are met.
• Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Intensive Home Based Treatment Team Operational Policy and participates in the team 24 hour duty rota. To participate in the team duty rota including on-call system (if applicable to the business continuity of the service).
• Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.
• To be responsible for the safe custody, transportation and administration of medicines including I.M. preparations (if appropriate to qualification).
• Provide peer supervision and support to other team members and to take personal responsibility and supervise junior staff in the maintenance of written and electronic client and Trust records including inputting data related to own work activity. To identify any areas of concern to a senior member of staff.
• To have an understanding of and participate in the clinical audit process.
• To have an awareness of evidence-based practice relevant to the specialist area and participate in the education of individuals and target group.
• To participate in the Trust's values-based appraisal system, understanding appropriate training and participating in personal development opportunities.

Person specification
Qualifications (essential)

• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist.

Qualifications (desirable)

• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Special knowledge and skills (essential)

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act & Safeguarding.
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge of working collaboratively with people and their carers to ensure their involvement in the assessment and care planning process.
• Shows awareness of cultural diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of audit processes.
• Knowledge of carer services / issues / assessment.

Special knowledge and skills (desirable)

• Knowledge of audit processes.
• Knowledge of carers services / issues / assessment.

Personal attributes (essential)

• Ability to work shifts covering a 24 hour/7 day week service including on-calls (if appropriate to the service).
• Ability to work as part of MDT.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, with reference to policies and procedures.
• A current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
• A willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Motivated and resourceful.
• Professional attitude.

Training (essential)

• Assessment and care planning skills and risk assessment and risk management.

Training (desirable)

• Relevant post basic qualification and training.

Experience (essential)

• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Ability to deliver a range of therapeutic techniques one to one interventions.
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.

Experience (desirable)

• Ability to support colleagues and supervise students/trainees.
• Experience of working holistically with adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impacts on wellbeing.

Physical attributes (essential)

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).

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.

Employer contact
Daniel Collins, daniel.collins@swyt.nhs.uk, 07795415146

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