Community Psychiatric Nurse

Northamptonshire Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 nurse, OT or social worker to join the Community Mental Health Team covering Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire. You will deliver person-centred, recovery-focused care within a multidisciplinary team, guided by experienced colleagues and supported to develop professionally.

You will join a dynamic, supportive team with opportunities for flexible working, lifelong learning and career progression while contributing to

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in a community mental health setting.
• Experience managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needs.
• UK registration with NMC/HCPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice, guidance and support to colleagues, partner agencies and the wider MDT.
• Act up for the Operations Manager during periods of absence where appropriate.
• Engage in learning and development opportunities, supervision and appraisal to support clinical and leadership skills.

Skills

Risk assessment

Care planning

CPA

Autonomy

Workload management

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

Are you ready to make a difference in community mental health? Are you a passionate and motivated Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker looking to develop your career while making a meaningful difference to people experiencing mental health difficulties? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Band 6 Community Mental Health Team covering Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire within NHFT Adult Community Mental Health Services. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and committed professionals passionate about delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care. Working alongside experienced colleagues and a wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality support to people with a range of mental health needs. We are seeking individuals who:

• Are passionate about person-centred, recovery-focused care
• Have experience supporting people with mental health needs
• Are compassionate, approachable and committed to improving outcomes
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Are flexible, creative and adaptable
• Are motivated to develop your clinical skills and practice

You will join a supportive and experienced team with access to learning, training and professional development opportunities. You will be supported to build your knowledge, skills and confidence while making a positive difference within the community.

Main duties of the job

This role is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, providing an opportunity to make a significant and positive contribution to the recovery journey of the people we support. The postholder will provide professional advice, guidance and support to colleagues, partner agencies and members of the wider multidisciplinary team. They will also have the opportunity to act up for the Operations Manager during periods of absence, where appropriate, supporting the continued effective delivery of the service. At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to investing in our people. You will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities to support your clinical, leadership and managerial skills, alongside regular supervision and appraisal. We welcome applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about professional development and keen to build your knowledge, skills and experience through training and evidence-based practice. You will join a dynamic, supportive team where staff development is valued and encouraged. We offer flexible working opportunities across both full-time and part-time roles, alongside a generous NHS pension scheme, access to health service discounts, and generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays. Join us and develop your career while making a real difference to the people and communities we serve.

About us

At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender or gender reassignment
• Race or ethnicity
• Religion or belief
• Sexual orientation
• Marriage or civil partnership
• Pregnancy or maternity

We particularly welcome applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within our organisation, including:

• Disabled people, including those with visible and non-visible disabilities
• People from Black and minority ethnic communities
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people

Driving requirements

A full current driving licence and access to a car is essential for this role, as you may occasionally be required to provide cross-cover at other sites across the service area.

This requirement will not apply where an applicant is unable to drive or access a vehicle due to a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010. Reasonable adjustments will be considered where appropriate.

Essential Person Specification

Registration

• Professional Registration (NMC/HCPC)
• Post-registration experience in a community mental health setting
• Experience managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needs

Desirable

• Experience facilitating groups/workshops for patients, carers and/or professionals
• Staff management experience

Skills

• Risk assessment and risk management (e.g. suicide, self-harm, safeguarding)
• Experience of care planning and care coordination (CPA or equivalent)

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment pathways
• Experience working within MDT environments

Experience

• Ability to work autonomously and make clinical decisions
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively

Desirable

• Experience supporting junior staff/students
• Experience supervising staff

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address: Isebrook Hospital, Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, NN8 1LP

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 6

Reference number: 270-TH433-MH

For questions about the job, contact

Katy Tidy, Service Manager, [e-mail], 0300027212