Mental Health Nurse Rough Sleeper Team

We have an exciting opportunity to join the award-winning rough sleeper team. We are looking for an experienced mental health nurse toprovide clinical knowledge and interventions, advice and support to rough sleepers across Shropshire and to the wider RESET service. The post holder will undertake rapid assessment and support to adults 18+ who are homeless or rough sleeping. The post holder may also be called upon to provide mental health support to adults who are housed and supported by the local authority but whose tenancy is in jeopardy due to a decline in their mental health. The postholder will be expected to participate in the multi-agency RESET meetings to provide guidance, signposting and clinical knowledge to the MDT. The post holder will be responsible for providing leadership to deliver evidence-based care and interventions and providing professional nursing leadership within the pathway team., Take responsibility for the assessment of a complex cohort, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans.

• To provide appropriate advice to members of RESET, local authority staff, third sector staff, multi-disciplinary and Management Groups.
• To monitor and evaluate practice based on contemporary and current trends and initiate changes in the light of these findings.
• To promote, encourage and develop integration between MPFT, RESET and third sector organisations.
• Facilitate effective early assessments for individuals identified through the rough sleeper task force or referred from housing or third sector colleagues.
• To aid discharge planning from acute inpatient units and local hospitals PRH and RSH
• Encourage and facilitate multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
  
  Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.