Community Mental Health Nurse

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse

Fixed term - 11 months

Central Adult CMHT - Doncaster

To deliver a health and social care service working as an integral member of the Community Mental Health Services providing a service for people experiencing/recovering from severe and enduring mental health problems.

The post holder through Care Programme Approach, care co-ordination and case management will lead and contribute to the provision of a comprehensive range of community services as a care co-ordinator for a defined caseload.

To be accountable for a clinical caseload delivering appropriate and effective evidence-based care to meet the needs of the individual.

To work collaboratively with patients and their carers to facilitate and promote rehabilitation and recovery helping patients to achieve and maintain their optimum level of mental health functioning and quality of life in the community.

Main Duties of the Job

1. To manage an assigned caseload delivering continuous effective evidence-based care.
2. To carry out comprehensive patient-centered assessments, plan and implement individual strategies of care to meet identified needs in conjunction with the patient, caregiver, and members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
3. To evaluate care plans and outcomes regularly and modify as required.
4. To fulfill a care co-ordinator role and ensure that all care given is in line with the requirements of the Care Programme Approach/care management using SystemOne as the primary patient care record.
5. To attend reviews, case conferences, hospital ward rounds, tribunals, and other meetings as required.
6. To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other agencies involved in the care of the individual thereby maintaining and enhancing close professional working relationships.
7. To work closely with families and carers providing interventions, information, and support as required.

About Us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability, and drug and alcohol services.

About

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

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Date posted

03 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0182

Job locations

Forest Gate

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Job Description

Responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Qualifications

Education, Qualifications and Vocational Training

Essential

• Degree, Diploma or equivalent in R.M.N, and significant prequalification experience plus additional training/short courses.

Desirable

• Continuing post qualification Mental health training Experience of working with People with mental health problems.

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate experience either pre or post qualification in the field of mental health.
• Crisis working Management of complex needs.

Desirable

• Work in multi-disciplinary setting.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Forest Gate

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

Employer's Website

RDaSH Website