Senior Registered Mental Health Nurse (Community)

About

East Durham Community Mental Health Team is seeking a Band 6 Senior Registered Nurse to provide assessment and evidence-based interventions and treatment for adults with mental health problems. The postholder will work in a multidisciplinary team and co-produce care with patients, carers and families. Applicants need current UK NMC registration, 18 months' post-qualifying experience, and must be able to travel independently across the locality with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Job grade: Band 6. Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum. Terms of service: Permanent. Number of posts: 1. Reference: 346-DDA-157-26-A. Duty station: Merrick House, Seaside Lane, Easington, SR8 3DY, United Kingdom.

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on NHS Jobs. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Responsibilities

• The successful postholder will provide assessment and delivery of evidenced based interventions and treatment for adults who have a mental health problem, along with recovery focused evidence based intervention.
• You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with excellent support from senior members and leadership.
• You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• You will meet the health needs of the patients with our team.
• In addition to this, the postholder will work closely with patients, carers and families to co-produce care.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• RMNH/RNLD.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months.
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months.
• 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application).
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Quality improvement activities.
• Working in the community with patients with mental health conditions.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.