An exciting and rewarding opportunity has opened at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust, which is currently recruiting a Community Mental Health Nurse.
About the Trust
Sussex Partnership NHS Trust delivers specialized NHS mental health and learning disability services across southeast England. They provide comprehensive care, treatment, and support in hospitals, homes, and various community settings. Rated “Good” overall and “Outstanding” for caring by the Care Quality Commission, the trust is committed to delivering high-quality care.
Sussex Partnership NHS Trust serves individuals of all ages throughout Sussex and offers dedicated services for children and young people in Hampshire. The region boasts a vibrant mix of environments, from the lively city of Brighton to the picturesque South Downs and peaceful coastal areas.
Position: Community Mental Health Nurse
Salary: £28,407 to £34,581 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Sussex
About the Role
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time Band 5 Nurse to join our Dementia & Older People’s Mental Health Team, based in Horsham, Sussex.
As the successful candidate, you will be part of a friendly, highly-skilled, and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team. We are committed to supporting your professional development, encouraging you to build expertise and pursue special interests aligned with team objectives.
In this rewarding role, you will receive regular managerial and clinical supervision, contributing to a supportive and collaborative environment. Our team consistently receives positive feedback from service users and carers. The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is proud to have been rated ‘Outstanding’ for the care it provides.
Please note that the role requires travel within Crawley and Horsham, so the ability to travel to remote areas is essential.
Apply now to become part of our dedicated team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients!
Main Duties
Clinical practice, including own professional development
- To ensure that all patients have an individual risk assessment and care plan which has been created collaboratively with patients and (if appropriate) carers views, ensuring the regular review of both.
- Develop care plans based on individual’s needs and that of the family and carers (where appropriate) that are outcome based.
- To undertake the role of Care Co-ordinators and implement CPA, where relevant to the role.
- Monitor, evaluate and modify interventions/treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention(s).
- To provide a care group specific specialised range of clinical interventions and knowledge of evidence based models of practice.
- The ability to act promptly and safely by prioritising clients needs and co-ordinating their care.
- Working autonomously, competently and safely with the utilisation of supervision and the expertise of colleagues as required.
- To maintain confidentiality.
Practice Development , including professional development of others
- To act as a mentor for student nurses on a placement learning opportunity with the team.
- To supervise junior staff in implementing individual care plans.
- Provide managerial supervision to support workers.
- Promote evidence based practice
Governance – including quality , standards, documentation & ethics
- To ensure that up to date written and electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Professional and Trust standards and to provide specialist reports relevant to practice setting.
- To keep accurate and timely electronic record of each contact, using ecpa and other software programmes used by the Trust. Complete outcome measures as required.
- To adhere to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Conduct, professional standards and ethics and comply with local and national standards of practice.
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
- To contribute in the Trust and professional clinical and social care governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role.
- Knowledge of MHA (1983/2007).
- Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005), to include practical knowledge of FACE documentation, DOLS and Best Interest decisions
- Child and Adult safe guarding procedures
- Change management at organising and prioritising their workload
- Demonstrate ability to enhance care through evidence based knowledge
- Demonstrate professional development relevant to the specific care group.
Benefits
- Excellent starting salary
- NHS Pension contributions
- 27 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- Flexible Working patterns
- Child care vouchers
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- NHS Discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Visa sponsorship
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
September 18, 2024