Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse

Job overview

Would you like to be part of a new modern integrated health and social care hub? It brings a mix of health and care professionals in a single location to promote more joined-up working between the NHS, the council, voluntary and community sectors.

You will work closely with various other services such as GP Practices, the local authority adult social care, substance misuse and children’s services to name but a few. You will be joining the team at the very beginning of this exciting development.

The team is also made up of a rich resource of multidisciplinary professionals who support psychological ways of working.

There are many other development opportunities that you will have access to. If you are looking to be innovative, a team player and want to be part of a supportive, progressive and effective team, then this will be the post for you. This role is available to existing Band 6’s or experienced Band 5’s who wish to progress in their career.

We value you and we are interested in what you want from your career, to grow and develop for your continuing professional development and we will work closely with you to focus on and to tailor your individual needs as a nurse professional. We want to explore options for your personal development and to expand your therapeutic skill set and managerial skills. This will include the option to rotate within the service to widen your breadth of experience, skills and knowledge.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold a caseload and work within the principles of the agreed model of care for the service as laid down in the operational policy. The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within an integrated team. This will involve the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of the care provided and will liaise with all agencies involved with the client. The post holder will be required to administer prescribed medication which includes intramuscular injections.

The post holder will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS Constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust. Responsible for delivering a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times.
• Continually delivering and maintaining high standards for a defined caseload as agreed with Line Manager.
• Leadership, supervision and support to junior staff.
• Ensuring national targets and standards are achieved.
• Building trust and developing relationships to ensure service user involvement.
• Demonstrating a professional manner in all work carried out.
• Maintaining accurate and timely records.
• Ensuring equality and diversity values underpin the day to day working of the practice area.
• Continuous professional development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be responsible for an identified community caseload, ensuring high standard of professional conduct to comply with best practice and professional accountabilities.
• To promote a service user focused service.
• Participate in audits and survey relevant to the team.
• To participate in development of new policies and procedures as required.
• Ensure that clients receive a culturally competent service.
• To co-ordinate the day-to-day activity and manage the workload of the Team.
• To ensure the legal requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and subsequent amendments are adhered to.
• To establish and maintain good relationships with service users, carers and voluntary sector colleagues.
• To provide best evidence practice to service users which complies with legislation, policies and procedures and relevant quality, governance and local and national guidelines.
• Liaise with General Practice and Primary Care colleagues to promote partnership working.
• Ensuring that the local demographics are taken into consideration for service provision and improvement