Rough Sleeper Co-ordinator - Band 6

NHS; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to support rough sleepers with mental health challenges. The role involves delivering clinical interventions, participating in multi-agency collaborations, and providing care within the community. Ideal candidates will have experience in mental health nursing and a strong focus on teamwork. Flexible working options are available, ensuring support for vulnerable populations in their recovery journey.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Health and Wellbeing support

Travel time compensation for community work

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Evidence of formal courses related to mental health.
• Leadership qualification desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical knowledge and interventions to rough sleepers.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings to offer guidance and support.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Psychological support

Collaboration with agencies

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse on NMC Register

Post-registration diploma/degree level training

Job description

Job summary: As part of an expanding workforce working with rough sleepers, an exciting opportunity has arisen to support people with their mental health who are rough sleeping, in temporary accommodation or at risk of losing their accommodation.

You will work within a developing team of nurses who work alongside external agencies to ensure rough sleepers have the care and support they require. You will actively look to continue building relationships with agencies and be proactive in delivering therapeutic intervention to service users. You will ensure that a high quality of care is delivered within this clinical area. You will work autonomously, think creatively and be able to manage the UK weather as we hold a variety of visits in a variety of places!

The rough sleeping team continues to grow and develop, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a team which you can have input on the development, expansion and service delivery. Working and supporting some of the most vulnerable to ensure that everyone in society has the access to the services they require. The role itself is challenging and changeable but ultimately very rewarding.

The team delivers services to the population of Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The base for the post is flexible and can be negotiated with the service manager. A level of flexible and remote working is supported.

Secondments considered for this post.

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility for the assessment of a complex cohort, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans.
• To provide appropriate advice to members of the rough sleeper task force, local authority staff, third sector staff, multi-disciplinary and Management Groups.
• To monitor and evaluate practice based on contemporary and current trends and initiate changes in the light of these findings.
• Facilitate effective early assessments for individuals identified through the rough sleeper task force or referred from housing or third sector colleagues.
• To aid discharge planning from acute inpatient units and local hospitals PRH and RSH
• Encourage and facilitate multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Job responsibilities

You will provide clinical knowledge and interventions, advice and support to rough sleepers across Shropshire. You will undertake rapid assessment and support to adults 18+ who are homeless or rough sleeping. You may also be called upon to provide mental health support to adults who are housed and supported by the local authority but whose tenancy is in jeopardy due to a decline in their mental health.

You will be expected to participate in the multi-agency RESET meetings to provide guidance, signposting and clinical knowledge to the MDT. The post holder will be responsible for providing evidence-based care and interventions and providing professional nursing leadership within the pathway team.

The RESET team is made up of the Shropshire Council, With You at Shropshire Recovery Partnership, Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT), The Shrewsbury Ark, and Intuitive Thinking Skills.

The RESET team provides the following services to Shropshire's rough sleeping community: Drug and alcohol recovery support and treatment including medical prescribing via With You at Shropshire Recovery Partnership. Learning new skills or new coping strategies via Intuitive Thinking Skills training, to improve people's resilience and support them to address their substance use with confidence. Mental health treatment and support provided by the MPFT. Ongoing support and day centre facilities provided by The Shrewsbury Ark.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered mental health Nurse on NMC Register.
• Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
• Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level
• Skilled in utilising specific assessments and outcome measures including; GAD7, PHQ9, CAARMS, PANNS, SWEMWBS, Lunsers, GASS

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.