Community Psychiatric Nurse.

Cheswold Park Hospital; Halifax; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheswold Park Hospital seeks a Community Psychiatric Nurse to join their Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team. This part-time role involves working with service users experiencing mental health challenges, conducting assessments, and managing caseloads within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in mental health care, a commitment to collaborative care, and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health settings is essential.
• RMN (Registered Mental Nurse) with NMC registration required.
• Leadership and caseload management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures.
• Provision of leadership to the team.
• Participation in clinical governance and service development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

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Job Summary

22.5 hours per week

Is it time for a change? Are you positive, enthusiastic and a forward-thinking clinician who would like the chance to work in an Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team, then please read on?

We are a specialist service that provide community mental health for older adults living in Calderdale, West Yorkshire. Our mission is to work collaboratively with service users living with a range of mental health conditions, including Dementia, so to enable them to reach their full potential and live well in their communities.

Due to service development, we are looking to recruit Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurses to play a key clinical role in delivering a high standard of care. There are three vacancies to work Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about working in an innovative, flexible, and creative way. You need to be committed to working collaboratively with service users, carers and other disciplines to develop a plan of care and recovery.

We have a strong and well established Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) who work together to deliver person centred assessments, interventions, and support.

A full comprehensive induction will be provided and the service places staff clinical and management supervision, appraisal, support and professional development as a high priority.

For Full Job Description, Please See Attached Supporting Documents.

Main duties of the job

The role will be working with service users with severe and enduring mental health needs and/or living with Dementia. You will need to be proficient in undertaking initial assessments of service users, short term intervention work, triage, making clinical decisions and working collaboratively with partner organisations and primary care staff.

Ideally, you will have experience of working in a community mental health service, but this is not essential as training will be provided.

A key element of the role will be leadership, the ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management, including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.

The base is at Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre, Halifax, where case management will be held.

A Full UK driving license and use of own car is essential.

Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application. (Please note this is only for full time hours)

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

About Us

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year PRO-RATA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-CK2106C

Job locations

Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of aCore CMHT.

Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and carers.

Supervision and support of other team members.

Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.

Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.

Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.

Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.

Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.

Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.

Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.

Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader.

Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

Maintains accurate mileage records.

Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

Supervises students and trainees on placement.

Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.

Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.

Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.

Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

Promotes an understanding of mental health and well being.

Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.

Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the Trust.

Participates in the values based induction and the annual appraisal process.

Attends team meetings.

Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life balance.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Has continuing responsibility for the provision of skilled interventions to people with mental health problems in the community. Works within a multi-disciplinary team as a member of aCore CMHT.

Management of own caseload in line with C.P.A. procedures and risk management protocols.

Provision of leadership to the Core Team in respect of psycho-social interventions to people and carers.

Supervision and support of other team members.

Participation in service development and clinical governance structures.

Assesses needs and identifies problems relevant to the care of people referred.

Devises a plan of care in partnership with the person and carers.

Implements the planned programme of care to ensure a high standard is achieved.

Reviews the effectiveness of the care provided and where appropriate initiates any action.

Advises and supports the person and carers to promote health and well-being and to prevent illness.

Recognises situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the person and initiates action that may be required.

Establishes and maintains satisfactory communication with all agencies involved in the persons care in both hospital and community.

Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Management of enquiries and direct referrals of people in accordance with the Core C.M.H.T. Operational Policy and participates in the team duty rota.

Maintain professional registration and demonstrate commitment to statutory codes of practice and continued professional development requirements.

Responsible for acting up in the absence of the team leader.

Maintains accurate patient care records in accordance with professional codes of conduct and trust procedures and ensures records are made available when required by the appropriate agency.

Participates in the formulation of policies at unit level.

Maintains accurate mileage records.

Manages caseload with due economy of cost and time.

Ensures safe carriage, storage and administration of drugs prescribed (registered nurses only).

Responsible for the ordering of stock with due economy.

Produces monthly statistics in line with trust directives.

Keeps the Management Team and colleagues informed of developments relevant to the area of responsibility.

Supervises students and trainees on placement.

Assists in the teaching and in-service training of staff.

Is conversant with current trends in clinical practice.

Participates and accepts delegated responsibility in research and clinical audit as required.

Attends courses or training sessions relevant to the updating of knowledge and experience.

Promotes an understanding of mental health and well being.

Ensures health and safety regulations are observed.

Attends mandatory training sessions as directed by the Trust.

Participates in the values based induction and the annual appraisal process.

Attends team meetings.

Supports the Trusts commitment to a healthy work-life balance.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.

Person Specification

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a mental health setting.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
• Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques.
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on well being.
  
  

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding.
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
• Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader.
• Knowledge of audit processes.
• Experience of carer services and issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
  
  

Training

Essential

• Assessment and care planning skills.
• Risk assessment and risk management.
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• RMN Current NMC registration.
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Time management.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
• A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
• Professional attitude.
• Leadership skills.
  
  

Person Specification

Physical Attributes

Essential

• Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
  
  

Essential

• Significant experience of working within a mental health setting.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing people experiencing mental health problems.
• Experience of supporting/mentoring and supervising colleagues/students/trainees.
• Knowledge and evidence of using IT systems.
• Can demonstrate skills in assessing and managing risk in a variety of settings.
• Proven ability in assessing the needs and strengths of people and their carers.
• Experience of delivering a range of therapeutic techniques.
• Working within an integrated multi-disciplinary environment and co-working with other teams and professions within team meetings, case conferences and professional meetings.
• Ability to support colleagues with day-to-day caseload management including prioritisation of responsibilities in times of high clinical demand.
• Ability to promote and develop links with other professionals e.g. practitioners within long term conditions, primary care.
• Evidence of knowledge and application in practice of national guidance and standards, e.g. NICE, CQC, CQUINs.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working holistically with Adults with an emphasis on coexisting mental and physical health needs that impact on well being.
  
  

Special Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge of recent government legislation e.g. Mental Health Act, Health & Safety, Care Programme Approach, Care Act and Safeguarding.
• Able to work incorporating principles of Clinical Governance.
• Proven skills in partnership working with people who use services and their carers.
• Can evidence awareness of equality and diversity and is able to incorporate this into care planning and the delivery of care.
• Ability to act up in the absence of the team leader.
• Knowledge of audit processes.
• Experience of carer services and issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge and skills in specialist areas such as dual diagnosis, peri-natal mental health, working with people experiencing psychosis, working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder.
  
  

Training

Essential

• Assessment and care planning skills.
• Risk assessment and risk management.
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and / or training.
  
  

Essential

• RMN Current NMC registration.
• Social Worker/Occupational Therapist-current Social Work England/HCPC registration.
• Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
• Practice Education/Practice Assessor Preparation Certificate.
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Time management.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Reliability, enthusiasm, motivation, resourcefulness.
• A willingness to work flexibility to meet the needs of service users and the team including extended hours.
• A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability).
• Professional attitude.
• Leadership skills.
  
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre

Great Albion Street

Halifax

HX1 1YR

Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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