B6 Community Mental Health Practitioner (Nurse) - Brief Interventions

Sabp; Redhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced community mental health nurse or HCPC-aligned professional to join the Reigate area team. You will deliver comprehensive assessments and a range of interventions to individuals with severe and enduring mental health issues.

Working in a multi-disciplinary team, you will lead on caseloads, conduct initial assessments for referrals, and support crises in the community, with opportunities for low-intensity psychological

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse with HCPC registration.
• Experience in community or primary care settings preferred.
• Full driving licence and access to a car for work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments for clients referred to the service.
• Deliver comprehensive assessments and interventions for severe mental health issues.
• Support individuals in personal recovery within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide crisis support in the community and collaboration with NHS partners.

Skills

Mental health nursing

HCPC registration

Education

HCPC registered

Job description

Reigate Neighbourhood team is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic community mental health nurse or Health professional (CPN/HCPC) to join our team.

The team is moving through a transition to an All-Age Neighbouhood Mental Health Team to provide more joined up mental health care for our community.

As part of our multi-disciplinary team, the successful applicant will deliver comprehensive assessments and a variety of approaches, interventions, and treatments to individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental health issues, supporting them in their personal recovery journey.

Candidates must have a full driving license and a car to use for work., You will be required to take lead and professional responsibility for a number of service users in primary care. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You must be committed to delivering a high-quality service, working both independently and as part of our well-established, innovative, and recovery-focused team to meet the needs of service users and their carers.

In addition to managing a defined caseload, the successful applicant will conduct initial assessments for clients referred to the service and support individuals experiencing mental health crises in the community. There are various training opportunities available to enhance skills in delivering low-intensity psychological interventions.

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trustis the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with learning disabilities in Croydon, and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.

We are deeply committed to community engagement, actively involving service users and local communities in initiatives to improve mental wellbeing. By collaborating closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations, we ensure comprehensive support for service users and carers.

Surrey is a beautiful county located just 30 minutes from Central London and the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are surrounded by wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks make the rest of the country easily accessible.

For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.