Community Mental Health Nurse — Preceptorship & CPD

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Wheelock; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Ware is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services. This role offers an opportunity to develop your nursing knowledge in a community setting, working closely with a small, supportive team and making a real difference to service quality.

Applicants must hold RMN or Dip/BSc in Mental Health Nursing and a full driving licence with access to a car for business use.

Qualifications

• RMN or Dip / BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing.
• ENB 998 / Preceptorship and Mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist mental health and social care assessments.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and document specialist care.
• Devise care plans that promote patients independent living in the community.
• Complete risk assessments and detail plans to safely manage risks.
• Use a variety of clinical skills appropriate to the needs of the individual.
• Provide ongoing interventions as indicated by assessment.
• Discharge with appropriate care provisions and follow-up.
• Maintain high standards of record keeping and documentation.

Skills

MHA (1983)

CPA

Risk Assessment

Section 25

Team communication

Care planning

Medication administration

CPD

Care interface

Education

RMN

Dip / BSc in Mental Health Nursing

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Ware is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join our Adult Community Mental Health Services. This role offers an opportunity to develop your nursing knowledge in a community setting, working closely with a small, supportive team and making a real difference to service quality.

Applicants must hold RMN or Dip/BSc in Mental Health Nursing and a full driving licence with access to a car for business use.