Community Mental Health Nurse

To manage a patient caseload, identified and agreed in consultation with medical, nursing and other professions in the To carry out specialist mental health care assessments. Develop, implement, evaluate and document specialist care. This will include frequent requirement for intense To use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual and the clinical setting in which they are To provide ongoing interventions for people where assessment indicates this to be relevant to their To be responsible for the administration, carriage and storage of medication in accordance with relevant Trust policies. To ensure safe disposal of equipment used in the Community e.g. syringes, needles, in accordance with Trust To actively plan and participate in safe discharge from the service following agreed care pathway (CPA) as agreed with the MDT To deliver care that is person centred and recovery focused, reflecting current best practice and challenge practice that may be detrimental to older people receiving high quality To be aware of the physical needs of people with mental health problems and refer physical conditions on as To use research findings in formulating nursing care plans and develop awareness of the significance of nursing research and wider evidence based practice in community mental health Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of service users with mental health problems and develop strategies to meet those needs; e.g. self-help groups, respite care, Carers To participate in the Trust's adverse incidents reporting systems and comply with the Trust's procedure and techniques for managing risks.

We are looking for enthusiastic nurses to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services in Dacorum. Our local Adult Community Mental Health Services are developing mini teams to enhance our clinic provision for medicines administration and physical health support. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge of nursing in a community setting, working closely with colleagues in a small supportive team, and making a real difference to the quality of services. You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes - including business insurance - is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).,

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing, ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship., Experienced post registration at Band 5 in a relevant mental health setting or if newly qualified will participate in the Trusts Preceptorship Scheme, Experience in working with acute mental health problems in a community setting, Knowledge of MHA (1983), CPA, Risk Assessment and Section 25 etc.
• Effective multi professional team communication & team working.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care with supervision
• Medication administration.
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding primary/secondary care interface
• Successful change experiences, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  We are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from the Care Quality Commission
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout


• be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team who work creatively, collaboratively and compassionately to deliver the very best standards of care
• have regular supervision, and continuing professional development opportunities
• provided with excellent learning and development opportunities for staff, as well as strengthening clinical research.
Newly registered Band 5 community nurses are supported in their transition from student to nurse through a 12 month preceptorship programme.