What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Mental Health Nurse position at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust?
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Mental Health Nurse position within the Recovery and Wellbeing Team based in Brentwood. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about community mental health. The post holder will join an evolving team, and will be jointly responsible for the delivery of a high standard community care, forming part of a coordinated plan of home treatment to Service Users predominantly within their own homes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of coordinating care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for Adults with mental health problems that are referred to the First Response and Recovery and Wellbeing Team. The post holder is responsible on a day-to-day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Team Manager for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with GPs, wards and Primary Health Care based professionals. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the community mental health service. They will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to their clients and ensure that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder carries responsibility for the assessment of coordinating care needs and their development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for Adults with mental health problems that are referred to the First Response and Recovery and Wellbeing Team. The post holder is responsible on a day-to-day basis to the Clinical Lead but ultimately accountable to the Team Manager for the overall service. In addition, they will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team and work in close co-operation with GPs, wards and Primary Health Care based professionals. They will also be responsible for the maintenance of standards of care within the community mental health service. They will also be responsible for ensuring that an integrated service is provided to their clients and ensure that a good inter-disciplinary working environment is maintained. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To hold patient caseloads and maintain effective individual care regarding mental, health and social care needs by : - Holistic assessment of client problem / needs. - Planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions. - Clear, accurate and concise documentation of client care 2. To participate in the initial assessment of clients to determine appropriateness for the Community Mental Health Service and to liaise with referring agencies to identify alternative agencies as appropriate to meet the clients needs. 3. To participate in Team and Clinical Meetings, initiating and discussing new methods / models of care and in the introduction of research or trials within the area. 4. To be fully aware of the importance of effective risk management, the undertaking of clinical risk assessment and the on-going monitoring of the clients mental state to evaluate risk either to themselves or towards others.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills & Experience
Essential
Personal Qualities
Essential
Additional Requirements
Essential
