Senior Community Mental Health Practitioner
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
As part of our Community Transformation programme, we have an opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our established Multidisciplinary team. The aim of the service is to provide recovery-focused treatment and support via personalised care plans for individuals who are presenting with a range of mental health disorders: supporting them from diagnosis to recovery, to enable them to lead the lives they wish to live. You will work with a Multidisciplinary Team: a spectrum of clinical professionals, which includes Nurses, Psychologists, Support Time Recovery workers, etc: as well as a range of collaborative system partners.
We are looking for a positive team player who has a special interest in working compassionately with individuals and their wider support networks.
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks
Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment
Provide and oversee the management and care of service users
Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy
Act as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner
Provide education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids to compliance
Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness and training packages for staff
About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share 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.
Job responsibilities
To deliver holistic and robust care to service users who are experiencing a range of mental health conditions; taking into account risk management and sharing of information.
To work with both the MDT and wider system partners in meeting service users identified needs.
To support with timely hospital discharges; supporting with the completion of Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments/Care Act Assessments.
To deliver supervision to lower graded staff whilst supporting their development.
To act as a mentor for students on placement with the service.
Person Specification Professional
Professional registration
Evidence of post qualification training
Transport
Car driver with valid UK licence
Own car for work purposes
Experience
Minimum of 12 months experience at Band 5
Evidence of community exposure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
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We are looking for a positive team player who has a special interest in working compassionately with individuals and their wider support networks.
Main duties of the job
Undertake comprehensive assessments: formulating personalised care plans which reflect the needs of the service user, their family and wider support networks
Conduct risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service users environment
Provide and oversee the management and care of service users
Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all service users in line with your professional Code of Conduct and Trust policy
Act as a Care Co-ordinator/Lead Practitioner
Provide education around the medication prescribed, side effects, actions and aids to compliance
Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness and training packages for staff
About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share 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.
Job responsibilities
To deliver holistic and robust care to service users who are experiencing a range of mental health conditions; taking into account risk management and sharing of information.
To work with both the MDT and wider system partners in meeting service users identified needs.
To support with timely hospital discharges; supporting with the completion of Mental Health Nursing Needs Assessments/Care Act Assessments.
To deliver supervision to lower graded staff whilst supporting their development.
To act as a mentor for students on placement with the service.
Person Specification Professional
Professional registration
Evidence of post qualification training
Transport
Car driver with valid UK licence
Own car for work purposes
Experience
Minimum of 12 months experience at Band 5
Evidence of community exposure
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
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