Mental Health Nurse

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a confident Band 6 practitioner to join the S136 Suite, delivering safe, compassionate and timely care for individuals detained under the Mental Health Act. You will work within an inpatient mental health setting, applying robust assessment and risk management skills in collaboration with police, ambulance services and hospital colleagues.

The role requires leadership to support colleagues, strong communication, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Band 6 level inpatient mental health experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of the MHA, MCA, and social inclusion principles.
• Ability to work across organisational boundaries with Police, ambulance, ED and social care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical and risk assessments and manage risk to patients and staff.
• Provide compassionate care, using least restrictive principles.
• Lead and support colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• Develop and embed new ways of working within the S136 service.
• Collaborate with Police, ambulance services, ED and mental health services.

Skills

Band 6 experience

Clinical assessment

Risk assessment

Risk management

De-escalation skills

Least restrictive practice

Communication skills

Leadership

Person-centred care

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

NMC Registered Nurse RMN or RNLD

Job description

The development of the S136 Suite provides an opportunity to strengthen how we support individuals who are detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act, ensuring they receive safe, compassionate and timely care within an appropriate therapeutic environment.

This role will require a confident and adaptable practitioner who is able to work effectively within a dynamic environment and alongside a range of partner agencies., Substantial experience working at Band 6 level within an inpatient mental health setting.

• Strong clinical assessment, risk assessment and risk management skills.
• Confidence in managing complex presentations, including individuals who may be distressed, agitated or presenting with significant risk.
• A sound understanding of the Mental Health Act, particularly the application of Section 136 and associated processes.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills, with a focus on least restrictive practice and maintaining dignity and safety.
• The ability to make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced and sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Effective leadership skills and the ability to support and guide colleagues.
• A commitment to person-centred care, safeguarding and positive patient experience.
• The ability to work collaboratively with Police colleagues, ambulance services, emergency departments, mental health services, social care and the wider health and care system.
• A willingness to develop and embed new ways of working as the S136 service evolves.
• Collaborative working, NMC Registered Nurse RMN or RNLD
• Evidence of Continued Professional development, High level of clinical expertise
• Understanding and appreciation of national policy and health/social care issues.
• Clear understanding of social inclusion/equality/diversity.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
• Knowledge of cultural diversity within the healthcare setting.
• Awareness of current mental health issues, debates and practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of physical health needs.
• knowledge of the MHA and MCA
• A willingness to undertake further training

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the MHA and MCA, Significant experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Supervision experience
• Working with service users with severe mental health problems utilising user/carer involvement.

Desirable criteria

• Secure services experience, Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C's: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency), You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do.

We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP., At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!